FIU vs. UConn Short Report | Sep 16, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Stadium
East Hartford, CT
Sep 16, 2023
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Game Recap
The Florida International Panthers captured a hard-fought victory over the UConn Huskies with a final score of 24-17. The Panthers jumped out early with a strong first-half performance, scoring 17 unanswered points in the second quarter. UConn fought back in the second half but ultimately fell short.
Keyone Jenkins led the Panthers with standout plays, including two passing touchdowns in the second quarter. Despite a strong rushing effort from UConn's Devontae Houston, the Huskies' late-game comeback wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. The game featured significant defensive efforts, especially on third-down conversions and effective special teams play from both sides.
Key Plays:
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers)
Joe McFadden (UConn Huskies)
Chase Gabriel (Florida International Panthers)
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers)
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers)
Jelani Stafford (UConn Huskies)
Ta'Quan Roberson (UConn Huskies)
Standout Players:
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers, QB)
Passed for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, also rushed for 24 yards and a touchdownDevontae Houston (UConn Huskies, RB)
Rushed for 126 yards on 19 attempts and caught a 37 yard touchdown passJalen Bracey (Florida International Panthers, WR)
Caught 5 passes for 90 yards and 1 touchdown, and had a 32 yard kick returnJeramy Passmore (Florida International Panthers, DL)
Recorded 4 solo tackles and 1 sackJelani Stafford (UConn Huskies, DL)
Had 3 rushing attempts for 7 yards and scored a rushing touchdown, also contributed significantly on defenseTa'Quan Roberson (UConn Huskies, QB)
Passed for 170 yards and 1 touchdown, and rushed for 8 yardsChase Gabriel (Florida International Panthers, K)
Kicked a successful 27-yard field goal and made all 3 PAT attempts
Team
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FIU Panthers
7
17
0
0
24
UConn Huskies
3
0
7
7
17
