Jones with 4 TDs as FIU beats Charlotte 48-23
Anthony Jones ran for three touchdowns and caught a pass for another as Florida International scored 21 points in the second quarter to help beat Charlotte 48-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Charlotte 49ers
23
Florida International Panthers
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| FIU | 7 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 48 |
Riccardo Silva Stadium · 16,834 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:58 23-48
Anthony Jones 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 23-41
Anthony Jones 41 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 5:21 23-34
Benny LeMay 12 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:34 17-34
Anthony Jones 5 Yd Run (Jose Borregales PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:25 17-28
Anthony Jones 5 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 2:56 17-21
Benny LeMay 43 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 10-21
Napoleon Maxwell 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 10-14
Kaylan Wiggins 4 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 1:10 10-7
Aaron McAllister 8 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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Touchdown 4:03 3-7
Shemar Thornton 6 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 10:56 3-0
Jonathan Cruz 31 Yd Field Goal
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FIU
10 plays, 40 yards, 6:41 · End of Game
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CLT 6:41
7 plays, 4 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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FIU 9:58
11 plays, 71 yards, 6:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 23-48
Anthony Jones 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 1:22
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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FIU 3:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 23-41
Anthony Jones 41 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 5:21
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 23-34
Benny LeMay 12 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz PAT failed)
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FIU 11:34
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 17-34
Anthony Jones 5 Yd Run (Jose Borregales PAT failed)
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CLT
1 play, 5 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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FIU 0:25
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 17-28
Anthony Jones 5 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 2:56
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:56 17-21
Benny LeMay 43 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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FIU 8:18
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:18 10-21
Napoleon Maxwell 13 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 10:34
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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FIU 13:29
8 plays, 72 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 10-14
Kaylan Wiggins 4 Yd Run (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 1:10
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:10 10-7
Aaron McAllister 8 Yd Run (Jonathan Cruz Kick)
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FIU 4:03
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 3-7
Shemar Thornton 6 Yd pass from James Morgan (Jose Borregales Kick)
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CLT 6:06
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:38 · Fumble
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FIU 9:44
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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CLT 10:56
8 plays, 61 yards, 4:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:56 3-0
Jonathan Cruz 31 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
CLT
FIU
17
1st Downs
26
3-10
3rd down efficiency
9-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
330
Total Yards
510
113
Passing
160
7/13
Comp/Att
13/16
8.7
Yards per pass
10.0
217
Rushing
350
41
Rushing Attempts
53
5.3
Yards per rush
6.6
5-30
Penalties
4-40
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:32
Possession
29:28
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