UTEP vs. FIU Short Report | Oct 11, 2023
Riccardo Silva Stadium
Miami, FL
Oct 11, 2023
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Game Recap
The UTEP Miners secured a 27-14 victory over the Florida International Panthers on October 11, 2023. UTEP dominated the first quarter, scoring three touchdowns early in the game. Florida International struggled to contain UTEP's offense and faced difficulties on both sides of the ball.
Key plays by UTEP included rushing touchdowns and significant passing gains, which kept the Panthers at bay. Despite a late resurgence by Florida International, UTEP's defense held strong, ensuring their lead. Standout performances by individuals on both teams highlighted the competitive nature of the match.
Key Plays:
Deion Hankins (UTEP Miners)
Cade McConnell (UTEP Miners)
Cade McConnell (UTEP Miners)
Kejon Owens (Florida International Panthers)
Buzz Flabiano (UTEP Miners)
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers)
Buzz Flabiano (UTEP Miners)
Standout Players:
Deion Hankins (UTEP Miners, RB)
Rushed 19 times for 62 yards, scoring 1 rushing touchdown.Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP Miners, RB)
Rushed 20 times for 86 yards, contributing significantly to UTEP's ground game.Cade McConnell (UTEP Miners, QB)
Completed 11 of 17 passes for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns.Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP Miners, WR)
Caught 8 passes for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an 80-yard touchdown reception.Buzz Flabiano (UTEP Miners, K)
Made 2 out of 4 field goal attempts, including a 37-yard and a 20-yard field goal.Kejon Owens (Florida International Panthers, RB)
Rushed 10 times for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.Keyone Jenkins (Florida International Panthers, QB)
Completed 12 of 24 passes for 216 yards and rushed for 1 yard touchdown.Maurice Westmoreland (UTEP Miners, DE)
Recorded 5 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, and 2.5 sacks.Tyler Williams (UTEP Miners, S)
Recorded 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle.CJ Christian (Florida International Panthers, DB)
Recorded 3 solo tackles.
Team
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2
3
4
T
UTEP Miners
21
3
0
3
27
FIU Panthers
0
7
7
0
14
