N'Kosi Perry sparks No. 21 Miami past FIU, 31-17
N'Kosi Perry came off the bench to throw three touchdown passes, and Miami's defense was airtight for most of the day in the 21st-ranked Hurricanes' 31-17 victory over FIU on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida International Panthers
17
Miami Hurricanes
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| MIAMI | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Missouri State Bears | W 23-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 10-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | W 22-3 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:35 17-31
CJ Worton 5 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 3:19 10-31
Jose Borregales 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:57 7-31
CJ Worton 35 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 7:50 0-31
Lawrence Cager 17 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 0:27 0-24
Brevin Jordan 12 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Field Goal 2:30 0-17
Bubba Baxa 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:54 0-14
Lawrence Cager 26 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 0-7
Travis Homer 35 Yd Run (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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MIAMI
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:35 · End of Game
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FIU 1:35
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 17-31
CJ Worton 5 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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FIU 3:19
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 10-31
Jose Borregales 28 Yd Field Goal
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MIAMI 4:14
5 plays, -14 yards, 2:43 · Fumble
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FIU 6:57
7 plays, 85 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:57 7-31
CJ Worton 35 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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MIAMI 10:04
12 plays, 65 yards, 4:56 · Downs
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FIU
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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MIAMI 3:08
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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FIU 5:58
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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MIAMI 7:50
5 plays, 58 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 0-31
Lawrence Cager 17 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FIU 10:21
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MIAMI 11:48
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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FIU 13:26
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:34 · Punt
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FIU
1 play, 3 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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MIAMI 0:27
3 plays, 68 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 0-24
Brevin Jordan 12 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FIU 1:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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MIAMI 2:30
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:30 0-17
Bubba Baxa 30 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 9:41
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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MIAMI 10:51
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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FIU 13:14
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MIAMI 14:54
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 0-14
Lawrence Cager 26 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FIU 1:46
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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MIAMI 2:51
9 plays, 87 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 0-7
Travis Homer 35 Yd Run (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FIU 7:35
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MIAMI 9:18
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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FIU 10:28
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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MIAMI 12:19
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:41 · Downs
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
FIU
MIAMI
7
1st Downs
27
3-14
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
187
Total Yards
488
170
Passing
240
13/28
Comp/Att
20/29
6.1
Yards per pass
8.3
17
Rushing
248
24
Rushing Attempts
49
0.7
Yards per rush
5.1
3-23
Penalties
6-60
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
23:11
Possession
36:49
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