The Florida International Panthers hosted the Sam Houston State Bearkats in a Week 9 Conference USA matchup on Tuesday at FIU Stadium. Jase Bauer was the starting signal caller for the Bearkats, while Keyone Jenkins and Chayden Peery shared snaps as quarterbacks for the Panthers.
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Oddsmakers expected a tight contest, giving the edge to Sam Houston by 5.5 points.
After a scoreless first half, the Bearkats scored a touchdown in the third quarter, followed by a field goal in the fourth. FIU's lone touchdown drive came in the final quarter as Sam Houston eked out a 10-7 win.
Sam Houston Bearkats stats: Passing, rushing and more
Passing
Comp
Att
Pct
Yds
Y/A
TD
Int
Sack
YdsL
QBRat
8 Jase Bauer
14
21
66.7
76
3.6
0
0
0
0
97.1
Rushing
Rush
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
8 Jase Bauer
15
72
4.8
25
0
9 Jay Ducker
10
32
3.2
9
0
21 DJ McKinney
12
29
2.4
8
1
7 Qua'Vez Humphreys
1
4
4
4
0
3 Simeon Evans
2
1
0.5
1
0
4 Michael Phoenix II
1
-4
-4
0
0
Receiving
Rec
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
3 Simeon Evans
5
35
7
12
0
19 Elijah Sohn
2
22
11
13
0
7 Qua'Vez Humphreys
2
11
5.5
10
0
21 DJ McKinney
2
6
3
5
0
1 John Gentry
1
2
2
2
0
4 Michael Phoenix II
1
0
0
0
0
9 Jay Ducker
1
0
0
0
0
Kicking
FGM
FGA
Pct
Long
XPM
XPA
49 Christian Pavon
1
3
33.3
20
1
1
Returns
KR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
PR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
0 Zach Hrbacek
2
39
19.5
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
4 Jaylon Jimmerson
0
0
0
0
0
1
34
34
34
0
Punting
Punt
Avg
Long
43 Jadon Cardell
5
40.4
45
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FIU Panthers stats: Passing, rushing and more
Passing
Comp
Att
Pct
Yds
Y/A
TD
Int
Sack
YdsL
QBRat
12 Chayden Peery
7
12
58.3
58
4.8
1
0
1
8
126.4
1 Keyone Jenkins
1
9
11.1
16
1.8
0
1
1
6
3.8
Rushing
Rush
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
0 Shomari Lawrence
8
44
5.5
15
0
8 Lexington Joseph
10
42
4.2
11
0
12 Chayden Peery
10
25
2.5
7
0
5 Kejon Owens
5
16
3.2
14
0
1 Keyone Jenkins
3
-1
-0.3
4
0
Receiving
Rec
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
3 Eric Rivers
3
42
14
28
1
11 Dean Patterson
3
19
6.3
16
0
7 C'Quan Jnopierre
1
11
11
11
0
9 Nazeviah Burris
1
2
2
2
0
Kicking
FGM
FGA
Pct
Long
XPM
XPA
17 Alejandro Prado
0
0
0
0
1
1
Returns
KR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
PR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
7 C'Quan Jnopierre
1
29
29
29
0
0
0
0
0
0
11 Dean Patterson
0
0
0
0
0
3
-2
-0.7
10
0
Punting
Punt
Avg
Long
25 Daton Montiel
4
44
50
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Sam Houston vs FIU Game Summary
A late field goal by Sam Houston ensured the game didn't have to go into overtime as the Panthers tasted a narrow 10-7 defeat.
1st Quarter:
Both teams couldn't score a single point.
2nd Quarter:
Both teams came up empty once again.
Halftime Score: Sam Houston 0, FIU 0
3rd Quarter:
Sam Houston Bearkats took the lead:
6:38: DJ McKinney scored on a one-yard run, completing a short two-play, three-yard drive after a turnover. Christian Pavon added the extra point.
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Score: Sam Houston 7, FIU 0
4th Quarter:
Florida International Panthers tied it up:
14:55: Chayden Peery connected with Eric Rivers for a 28-yard touchdown to cap a 12-play, 65-yard drive. Alejandro Prado added the extra point.
Score: Sam Houston 7, FIU 7
Sam Houston Bearkats secured the win:
1:57: Christian Pavon made a 20-yard field goal, finishing off a 12-play, 79-yard drive.
Final Score: Sam Houston 10, FIU 7
The Bearkats held on with a strong final drive, clinching victory with Pavon's clutch field goal.
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