Florida International Panthers at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale
Jenkins' three touchdown passes came in the first quarter. The Panthers led 28-10 at halftime and were up by 42-10 heading into the fourth quarter.
Jenkins was 15 of 24 for 291 yards passing and rushed for 47 more yards for the Panthers (7-5, 5-3 Conference USA). Kejon Owens rushed for 124 yards on 15 carries. Joseph Sterling rushed for 112 yards on just four carries with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 61-yarder. Alex Perry made seven catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns and Dallas Payne had 100 yards on four receptions and a score.
FIU rolled up 594 yards to 359 for the Bearkats, who had four turnovers.
Landyn Locke was 14 of 30 for 121 yards passing, one TD and two interceptions for the Bearkats (2-10, 1-7). Elijah Green rushed 11 times for 98 yards. Grady O'Neill made eight catches for 70 yards and a TD.
FIU, which has four straight games, now awaits a bowl berth while the Bearkats' season is over.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Panthers at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:46 | Dallas Payne 4 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Noah Grant Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 10:30 | Landan Brown 1 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:06 | Alex Perry 8 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Noah Grant Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:37 | Alex Perry 35 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Kejon Owens Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
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FG | 2nd Period 13:00 | Christian Pavon 34 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:32 | Noah Grant 29 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:16 | Noah Grant 24 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:04 | Keyone Jenkins 6 Yd Run (Noah Grant Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:44 | Anthony Carrie 1 Yd Run (Noah Grant Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:16 | Grady O'Neill 8 Yd pass from Landyn Locke (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:08 | Sterling Joseph 61 Yd Run (Noah Grant Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:51 | Sterling Joseph 31 Yd Run (Noah Grant Kick) |
Statistics
 FIU |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 594 | Total Yards | 359 |
| 291 | Passing | 163 |
| 15/24 | Comp/Att | 16/33 |
| 12.1 | Yards per pass | 4.9 |
| 303 | Rushing | 196 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 7.6 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 4-25 | Penalties | 7-57 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 30:41 | Possession | 29:19 |
Game Information
Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 4,237 · Capacity:
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