McGough leads comeback as FIU tops Charlotte, 30-29
Alex McGough threw for one touchdown and ran for two more to spark Florida International's come-from-behind, 30-29 victory over Charlotte Saturday night in a home opener delayed by Hurricane Irma.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Charlotte 49ers
29
Florida Intl Golden Panthers
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAR | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
| FIU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30 |
Riccardo Silva Stadium · 15,348 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ UAB Blazers | L 12-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | vs Tulane Green Wave | L 31-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Temple Owls | W 38-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 10-50 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Memphis Tigers | L 8-59 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 7:22 29-30
Jose Borregales 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:43 29-27
Alex McGough 14 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:40 29-21
Alex McGough 8 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 7:57 29-14
Jackson VanSickle 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:43 26-14
Thomas Owens 6 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 26-7
Hasaan Klugh 8 Yd Run (Jackson VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 19-7
Hasaan Klugh 23 Yd Run (Jackson VanSickle Kick)
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Touchdown 6:11 12-7
Julian Williams 35 Yd pass from Thomas Owens (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 8:42 12-0
Benny LeMay 3 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Jackson VanSickle PAT failed)
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Touchdown 12:27 6-0
Hasaan Klugh 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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FIU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:32 · End of Game
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CHAR 0:32
12 plays, 67 yards, 4:20 · Missed FG
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FIU 4:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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CHAR 5:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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FIU 7:22
6 plays, 59 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:22 29-30
Jose Borregales 27 Yd Field Goal
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CHAR 10:38
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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FIU 12:43
8 plays, 94 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:43 29-27
Alex McGough 14 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CHAR 1:41
9 plays, 32 yards, 3:59 · Punt
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FIU 5:40
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 29-21
Alex McGough 8 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CHAR 7:57
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:57 29-14
Jackson VanSickle 39 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 9:23
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:11 · Interception
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CHAR 11:34
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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CHAR 15:00
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:43 · Kickoff
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FIU 0:43
13 plays, 75 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 26-14
Thomas Owens 6 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CHAR 2:51
15 plays, 89 yards, 7:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 26-7
Hasaan Klugh 8 Yd Run (Jackson VanSickle Kick)
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FIU 9:56
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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CHAR 12:59
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 19-7
Hasaan Klugh 23 Yd Run (Jackson VanSickle Kick)
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FIU 0:12
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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CHAR 3:14
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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FIU 6:11
7 plays, 76 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:11 12-7
Julian Williams 35 Yd pass from Thomas Owens (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CHAR 8:42
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 12-0
Benny LeMay 3 Yd pass from Hasaan Klugh (Jackson VanSickle PAT failed)
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FIU 10:47
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CHAR 12:27
5 plays, 60 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:27 6-0
Hasaan Klugh 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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FIU 14:20
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:40 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
CHAR
FIU
23
1st Downs
20
5-14
3rd down efficiency
8-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
504
Total Yards
475
155
Passing
241
16/28
Comp/Att
15/27
5.5
Yards per pass
8.9
349
Rushing
234
49
Rushing Attempts
41
7.1
Yards per rush
5.7
5-40
Penalties
5-42
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:37
Possession
26:23
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