Reed's 4 TD passes carry Western Kentucky past Florida International, 41-28
— Austin Reed threw four touchdown passes and Western Kentucky scored early to post a 41-28 win over Florida International in the regular-season finale on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
41
Florida International Panthers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 21 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
| FIU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs Mercyhurst Lakers | W 52-7 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:55 41-28
Eric Rivers 19 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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Touchdown 8:46 41-21
Adrian Cole 84 Yd Fumble Return (Lucas Matias Kick)
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Touchdown 0:05 41-14
K.D. Hutchinson 45 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 34-14
Eric Rivers 5 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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Touchdown 3:05 34-7
Craig Burt Jr. 32 Yd pass from Dalvin Smith (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:58 28-7
Easton Messer 16 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 10:28 21-7
Rocky Beers 3 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 21-0
Upton Stout 16 Yd Fumble Return (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 0:57 14-0
Jimmy Holiday 39 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 9:54 7-0
Malachi Corley 2 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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WKU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Game
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FIU 0:09
6 plays, 9 yards, 0:43 · Downs
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FIU 0:55
15 plays, 87 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:55 41-28
Eric Rivers 19 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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WKU 4:00
8 plays, 23 yards, 4:45 · Punt
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WKU 8:46
10 plays, 30 yards, 6:05 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 41-21
Adrian Cole 84 Yd Fumble Return (Lucas Matias Kick)
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FIU 14:51
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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WKU 0:05
6 plays, 67 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 41-14
K.D. Hutchinson 45 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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FIU 3:11
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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WKU 5:26
6 plays, 4 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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FIU 9:27
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 34-14
Eric Rivers 5 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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WKU
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · End of Half
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FIU 0:59
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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WKU 3:05
1 play, 32 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:05 34-7
Craig Burt Jr. 32 Yd pass from Dalvin Smith (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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FIU 3:13
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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WKU 3:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:31 · Punt
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FIU 4:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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WKU 6:58
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 28-7
Easton Messer 16 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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FIU 10:28
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:28 21-7
Rocky Beers 3 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Lucas Matias Kick)
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FIU
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:51 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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WKU 0:57
8 plays, 73 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 21-0
Upton Stout 16 Yd Fumble Return (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Touchdown 0:57 14-0
Jimmy Holiday 39 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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FIU 3:49
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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WKU 5:27
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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FIU 7:13
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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WKU 9:54
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:54 7-0
Malachi Corley 2 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick)
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Team Stats
WKU
FIU
21
1st Downs
16
9-16
3rd down efficiency
8-17
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-3
407
Total Yards
301
333
Passing
249
31/41
Comp/Att
27/49
8.1
Yards per pass
5.1
74
Rushing
52
32
Rushing Attempts
21
2.3
Yards per rush
2.5
4-36
Penalties
3-14
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
34:02
Possession
25:58
Highlights
00:20
Austin Reed airs it out for 2-yard touchdown pass
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00:26
Austin Reed throws 39-yard touchdown pass pass to Jimmy Holiday
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00:26
Kendrick Simpkins drops opposing QB for the touchdown
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00:26
Touchdown! Upton Stout scores vs. Florida International
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