Florida International Panthers Claw Past Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Home Victory

In a game that saw the Florida International Panthers improve their season record to 2-3, they managed to secure a win against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with a final score of 17-10. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, faced another setback, adjusting their record to 1-3 for the season. The match-up took place at Pitbull Stadium in Miami, where 12,425 fans witnessed the Panthers' triumph over their opponents.

Game Highlights

The Florida International Panthers showcased a balanced attack on both sides of the ball. Keyone Jenkins and Amari Jones led an effective passing game; Jenkins completed passes for 208 yards including one touchdown pass while maintaining an average of nearly seven yards per attempt. Jones contributed with a perfect completion rate for nine yards. On the ground, Lexington Joseph was a standout performer for the Panthers with his dynamic rushing that totaled 73 yards and included a six-yard dash into the end zone.

The defensive unit was equally impressive, forcing two fumbles and recovering one thanks to JoJo Evans's alert play. Travion Barnes made his presence felt by recording one sack and contributing to Louisiana Tech's limited offensive production.

Special teams played a crucial role in this tightly contested affair as well. Alejandro Prado successfully converted all his kicking attempts including one field goal from 25 yards out and two extra points.

Louisiana Tech's Effort

Despite falling short on the scoreboard, Louisiana Tech demonstrated resilience throughout the game. Their third-quarter rally brought them ten points closer to leveling with Florida International but ultimately couldn't surmount their early deficit.

Looking Ahead

The Florida International Panthers are set to face off against Liberty Flames at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, VA on October 8th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this upcoming game broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network via satellite channel number 221.

This victory over Louisiana Tech provides momentum as Florida International prepares for its next challenge against Liberty Flames in what promises another exciting matchup in college football action.