McMillan's passing, potent ground game lead Tulane over FIU
Justin McMillan passed for 199 yards and two touchdowns and Tulane piled up another 350 yards on the ground in a 42-14 season-opening victory over Florida International on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida International Panthers
14
Tulane Green Wave
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| TULN | 7 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Yulman Stadium · 16,361 att.
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 4:44 14-42
Shemar Thornton 17 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 7:57 7-42
Corey Dauphine 50 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 10:04 7-35
Darnell Mooney 42 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 0:28 7-28
Justin McMillan 17 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 7-21
Anthony Jones 1 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 10:05 0-21
Corey Dauphine 14 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 0-14
Amare Jones 7 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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Touchdown 5:34 0-7
Tyrick James 18 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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TULN
8 plays, 50 yards, 4:58 · End of Game
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FIU 4:58
10 plays, 64 yards, 3:52 · Downs
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TULN 8:50
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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FIU 12:18
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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TULN 13:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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FIU 0:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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TULN 1:05
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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FIU 4:44
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:44 14-42
Shemar Thornton 17 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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TULN 7:57
1 play, 50 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:57 7-42
Corey Dauphine 50 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 8:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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TULN 10:04
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:04 7-35
Darnell Mooney 42 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 12:42
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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FIU
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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TULN 0:28
3 plays, 25 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 7-28
Justin McMillan 17 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 1:11
1 play, 0 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
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TULN 1:15
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:35 · Fumble
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FIU 3:50
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 7-21
Anthony Jones 1 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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TULN 10:05
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:05 0-21
Corey Dauphine 14 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 13:03
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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TULN 14:54
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 0-14
Amare Jones 7 Yd Run (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 2:57
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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TULN 5:34
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:34 0-7
Tyrick James 18 Yd pass from Justin McMillan (Merek Glover Kick)
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FIU 8:59
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:41 · Interception
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TULN 10:40
7 plays, 31 yards, 4:20 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
FIU
TULN
16
1st Downs
28
5-12
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
267
Total Yards
545
208
Passing
195
19/34
Comp/Att
15/19
6.1
Yards per pass
10.3
59
Rushing
350
26
Rushing Attempts
49
2.3
Yards per rush
7.1
4-35
Penalties
12-103
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:18
Possession
33:42
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