FIU scores 28 unanswered points to defeat W. Kentucky 41-17
D'Vonte Price returned a fumbled fake punt 38 yards for a TD during a surge of 28 unanswered points that shot FIU past Western Kentucky 41-17 Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
17
Florida Intl Golden Panthers
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| FIU | 3 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 41 |
Riccardo Silva Stadium · 16,199 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 42-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 16-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | L 13-34 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:01 17-41
Pharoah McKever 24 Yd pass from Stone Wilson (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 1:52 17-34
D'Vonte Price 38 Yd Fumble Return (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 4:21 17-27
Shawndarrius Phillips 1 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 7:21 17-20
Darrius Scott 42 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 9:49 17-13
Nacarius Fant 14 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Field Goal 1:07 10-13
Jose Borregales 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:24 10-10
Shawndarrius Phillips 4 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 10-3
Lucky Jackson 28 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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Field Goal 0:57 3-3
Ryan Nuss 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:29 0-3
Jose Borregales 22 Yd Field Goal
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WKU
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:14 · End of Game
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FIU 1:14
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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WKU 3:44
10 plays, 24 yards, 3:17 · Downs
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FIU 7:01
4 plays, 30 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:01 17-41
Pharoah McKever 24 Yd pass from Stone Wilson (Jose Borregales Kick)
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WKU 9:26
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:31 · Fumble
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FIU 10:57
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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WKU 12:52
13 plays, 57 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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WKU 1:52
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:29 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:52 17-34
D'Vonte Price 38 Yd Fumble Return (Jose Borregales Kick)
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FIU 4:21
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:21 17-27
Shawndarrius Phillips 1 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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WKU 6:35
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:46 · Fumble
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FIU 7:21
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 17-20
Darrius Scott 42 Yd pass from Alex McGough (Jose Borregales Kick)
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WKU 9:49
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:49 17-13
Nacarius Fant 14 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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FIU 13:21
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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FIU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:20 · End of Half
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WKU 0:20
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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FIU 1:07
10 plays, 51 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:07 10-13
Jose Borregales 20 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 5:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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FIU 7:24
10 plays, 77 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:24 10-10
Shawndarrius Phillips 4 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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WKU 12:35
5 plays, 79 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 10-3
Lucky Jackson 28 Yd pass from Mike White (Ryan Nuss Kick)
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FIU 14:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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WKU 0:57
12 plays, 60 yards, 4:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:57 3-3
Ryan Nuss 38 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 5:29
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:29 0-3
Jose Borregales 22 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 11:54
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:06 · Missed FG
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
WKU
FIU
23
1st Downs
18
6-15
3rd down efficiency
7-14
1-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
401
Total Yards
373
355
Passing
251
30/49
Comp/Att
18/27
7.2
Yards per pass
9.3
46
Rushing
122
28
Rushing Attempts
34
1.6
Yards per rush
3.6
4-32
Penalties
2-19
3
Turnovers
0
3
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:35
Possession
30:25
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