Florida International Dominates Sam Houston in Convincing Victory

Florida International Dominates Sam Houston in Convincing Victory

Florida International (FIU) secured a resounding victory over Sam Houston (SHSU) with a final score of 56-16. The Panthers' offense proved too potent for the Bearkats, showcasing a balanced attack that kept the Sam Houston defense off balance throughout the game.

Key Individual Performances

Keyone Jenkins led the charge for Florida International, throwing for an impressive 291 yards and three touchdowns, completing 15 of his 24 passes. His performance was crucial in establishing FIU's dominance. On the ground, Kejon Owens spearheaded the rushing attack for FIU, accumulating 124 yards. Sterling Joseph added to the rushing total with 112 yards and two touchdowns, providing a significant boost to the Panthers' offensive firepower.

For Sam Houston, Landyn Locke threw for 121 yards and one touchdown, while DJ Bailey added 42 passing yards. Elijah Green led the Bearkats in rushing with 98 yards, and Landan Brown contributed 34 yards and a touchdown. Grady O'Neill was the top receiver for Sam Houston, with 70 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, Demetrius Hill and Percy Courtney Jr. led FIU with six tackles apiece. Dante Anderson made a significant impact with five tackles and two sacks. Dylan Frazier, CJ Brown, and Tyler Bailey each recorded six tackles for Sam Houston, but their efforts were not enough to contain the FIU offense.

Turning Points

Several key plays defined the flow of the game. In the 1st quarter, Keyone Jenkins displayed his dual-threat ability with a 42-yard run, setting up the Panthers. Later in the same quarter, Jenkins connected with Dallas Payne for a 42-yard completion, showcasing the passing game's effectiveness. FIU's offense continued its dominance, with Jenkins connecting with Alex Perry for a 35-yard touchdown.

In the 2nd quarter, a 54-yard field goal attempt by FIU was no good. However, the Panthers continued to pressure Sam Houston.

The 3rd quarter saw Sam Houston's offense struggle, with Landyn Locke being sacked for an 8-yard loss, highlighting FIU's defensive pressure.

In the 4th quarter, Sterling Joseph delivered a massive 61-yard touchdown run, putting the game further out of reach for Sam Houston. Sam Houston struggled to find an answer, and the Panthers' defense continued to stifle the Bearkats' efforts.

Looking Ahead

Florida International's convincing win over Sam Houston demonstrates their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. The Panthers will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matchups, focusing on maintaining their offensive efficiency and defensive consistency. Sam Houston will need to regroup and address its offensive struggles to improve in future games.