Jenkins throws for 3 TDs to carry FIU to 35-24 win over Middle Tennessee
— Keyone Jenkins threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns and Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 35-24 on Saturday to end the regular season for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
24
Florida International Panthers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| FIU | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | L 28-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 33-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | L 0-55 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:23 24-35
Jekail Middlebrook 1 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 17-35
Eric Rivers 50 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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Field Goal 0:26 17-28
Zeke Rankin 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:34 14-28
Holden Willis 37 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 6:14 7-28
Dean Patterson 38 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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Touchdown 8:04 7-21
Dean Patterson 19 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 7-14
Holden Willis 56 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 2:02 0-14
Devonte Lyons 21 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Lexington Joseph 1 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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FIU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:43 · End of Game
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MTSU 0:43
12 plays, 54 yards, 3:25 · Missed FG
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FIU 4:08
4 plays, 21 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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MTSU 7:23
9 plays, 62 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:23 24-35
Jekail Middlebrook 1 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 11:01
6 plays, 81 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 17-35
Eric Rivers 50 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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MTSU 12:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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FIU 14:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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MTSU 1:52
9 plays, 39 yards, 5:28 · Interception
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FIU 7:20
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:48 · Downs
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MTSU 13:08
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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MTSU 0:26
11 plays, 56 yards, 2:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 17-28
Zeke Rankin 35 Yd Field Goal
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FIU 2:39
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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MTSU 3:34
5 plays, 76 yards, 2:34 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 3:34 14-28
Holden Willis 37 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 6:14
2 plays, 68 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 7-28
Dean Patterson 38 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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MTSU 7:01
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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FIU 8:04
6 plays, 76 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 7-21
Dean Patterson 19 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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MTSU 10:40
4 plays, 86 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 7-14
Holden Willis 56 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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FIU 12:50
5 plays, 36 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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MTSU 0:51
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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FIU 2:02
13 plays, 68 yards, 7:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 0-14
Devonte Lyons 21 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
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MTSU 9:04
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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FIU 9:48
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Lexington Joseph 1 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
MTSU
FIU
17
1st Downs
22
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
377
Total Yards
463
256
Passing
319
21/34
Comp/Att
19/27
7.5
Yards per pass
11.8
121
Rushing
144
29
Rushing Attempts
39
4.2
Yards per rush
3.7
10-71
Penalties
6-44
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
26:20
Possession
33:40
Highlights
00:17
Keyone Jenkins throws 50-yard touchdown pass vs. Middle Tennessee
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00:18
Lexington Joseph scores 1-yard rushing touchdown
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00:21
End Zone! Devonte Lyons scores 21-yard rushing touchdown
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00:31
Nick Vattiato throws 56-yard touchdown pass vs. Florida International
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