Clash at Riccardo Silva Stadium: Florida International Panthers vs. Miners in American Football Showdown
The Florida International Panthers now hold a 3-4 record after facing the Miners, who improved to 2-5, in a game that ended 14-27. The home crowd of 14,872 at Riccardo Silva Stadium witnessed the Panthers put up a valiant effort but ultimately fall short against their opponents.
The Panthers' offense accumulated a total of 363 yards with an average gain of 5.7 yards per play over the course of the game. Despite their efforts, they were only able to convert two out of eleven third-down opportunities and one out of four on fourth down. The rushing attack was responsible for both touchdowns scored by the team, with the longest run being an impressive 25-yard dash and one touchdown from an eleven-yard carry.
Florida International's passing game saw them complete half of their thirty attempts for a total of 272 yards; however, they were unable to secure any touchdowns through the air and suffered one interception. The receiving corps managed fifteen receptions with an average yardage gain per catch standing at approximately eighteen.
On special teams, punters for Florida International punted five times for a total yardage of two hundred thirty-one with none blocked and one touchback; kickoffs resulted in two touchbacks from two attempts totaling one hundred thirty yards.
Defensively, Florida International recorded two sacks and nine tackles for loss while applying pressure on the quarterback three times throughout the contest. They also recovered one fumble but did not manage any interceptions or passes defended during this outing.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching Florida International Panthers take on Sam Houston State Bearkats at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville on October 18th at 6:00 PM CST. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network via satellite channel two hundred twenty-one.