Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Florida International Panthers
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FIU rushes for six touchdowns in 42-9 win over Bethune-Cookman
The game started an hour and 15 minutes late due to a weather delay. Owens rushed for a 2-yard score in the first quarter and had 71 yards on 11 attempts.
FIU scored 21 points in the second quarter, starting with a 16-yard run from Owens for his second touchdown. Jenkins had a 6-yard scramble for a score, and Devonte Lyons ran 35 yards for another to make it 28-3.
Jenkins scored again on a keeper and finished with three yards on five carries. He was 18 for 31 passing for 187 yards.
Anthony Carrie scored in the fourth quarter for the Panthers, who tied a school record with six rushing touchdowns. It was FIU's first win over Bethune-Cookman after losing four straight.
Juan Dominguez went 3-3 on field goals for Bethune-Cookman, connecting from 35, 22 and 28 yards out.
Timmy McClain went 18 for 28 and had 164 yards for the Wildcats.
FIU's win is the first for new head coach Willie Simmons, who came to FIU after coaching running backs for Duke.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:46 | Juan Dominguez 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 8:34 | Kejon Owens 2 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:49 | Kejon Owens 16 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:43 | Keyone Jenkins 6 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:17 | Devonte Lyons 35 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:29 | Juan Dominguez 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:44 | Keyone Jenkins 4 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:12 | Juan Dominguez 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 7:01 | Anthony Carrie 2 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick) |
Statistics
 BCU |
 FIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 5-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 |
| 0-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 346 | Total Yards | 456 |
| 241 | Passing | 233 |
| 23/39 | Comp/Att | 22/35 |
| 6.2 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 105 | Rushing | 223 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 3.5 | Yards per rush | 5.9 |
| 8-75 | Penalties | 7-40 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 27:59 | Possession | 32:01 |
Game Information
Location: Miami, FL
Attendance: 18,034 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 10-2 | 7-1 |
| Jackson State | 9-3 | 7-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-8 | 1-7 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-10 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 10-4 | 7-1 |
| Texas Southern | 6-5 | 5-3 |
| Alcorn State | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Grambling | 7-5 | 4-4 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Southern | 2-10 | 1-7 |
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