Did Florida International Panthers' Defense Falter Against Kennesaw State Owls?

The Florida International Panthers faced a challenging matchup against the Kennesaw State Owls at Pitbull Stadium, resulting in a 45-26 defeat. This outcome brought the Panthers' record to 3-4, while the Owls improved to 5-2.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Owls quickly established dominance by scoring 14 points, while the Panthers managed to respond with a touchdown of their own. Keyone Jenkins led FIU's offense with precision passing, completing 22 out of 37 attempts for a total of 296 yards and one touchdown.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, FIU's rushing game gained momentum as Kejon Owens made significant contributions with his impressive runs. Owens carried for a total of 151 yards on 20 attempts and secured one touchdown with his longest run being an electrifying 43-yard dash. Despite these efforts, Kennesaw State added another ten points to their tally before halftime.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, FIU struggled to close the gap despite Noah Grant successfully converting two field goals from distances up to 43 yards. The defense held firm initially but was unable to prevent another touchdown from Kennesaw State during this period.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter, C'Quan Jnopierre delivered an outstanding performance by catching a pass that resulted in his longest gain of the night at 64 yards. However, penalties plagued FIU throughout this period; they accumulated nine penalties costing them crucial yardage and momentum shifts against an aggressive Owl offense that scored twice more before time expired.

For fans eager for more action from their team: mark your calendars! The next opportunity will be when Florida International takes on Missouri State Bears at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield on October 29th at approximately eight o'clock PM EDT—broadcast live via CBS Sports Network!

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