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Florida International Panthers at Kennesaw State Owls

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Bryson, Welch rally Kennesaw State to a 27-26 win over Florida International

Florida International Panthers vs. Kennesaw State Owls: Full Highlights

Kennesaw State took a 17-6 lead with 3:48 left in the second quarter after Preston Daniels capped a seven-play, 60-yard drive with a 3-yard run. Keyone Jenkins rallied the Panthers with a pair of touchdown passes, a 20-yard strike to Dean Patterson and a 42-yarder to Eric Rivers with a minute left to take a 20-17 lead at halftime.

Robert Czeremcha kicked field goals from 36 and 34 yards out in the third quarter to give FIU a 26-17 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

The Owls forced FIU into a three-and-out midway through the fourth quarter and Bryson threw 8 yards to Gabriel Benyard and 24 to Carson Kent to set up his 19-yard touchdown run. Kennesaw State got to Jenkins and sacked him, forcing a fumble that Tylon Dunlap recovered at the FIU 33. The Owls drove 32 yards in eight plays to set up the game-winning field goal.

Kennesaw State plays its season finale Saturday at Louisiana Tech. Florida International closes out its season at home against Middle Tennessee State.

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How To Watch

How can I watch Florida International Panthers vs. Kennesaw State Owls?
  • TV Channel: Panthers at Owls 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

KENN FG 1st Period 12:13 Austin Welch 36 Yd Field Goal
KENN TD 2nd Period 10:19 Davis Bryson 5 Yd Run (Austin Welch Kick)
FIU TD 2nd Period 6:54 Eric Rivers 18 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Alejandro Prado PAT failed)
KENN TD 2nd Period 3:48 Preston Daniels 3 Yd Run (Austin Welch Kick)
FIU TD 2nd Period 2:18 Dean Patterson 20 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
FIU TD 2nd Period 1:00 Eric Rivers 42 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Robert Czeremcha Kick)
FIU FG 3rd Period 11:23 Robert Czeremcha 36 Yd Field Goal
FIU FG 3rd Period 9:10 Robert Czeremcha 34 Yd Field Goal
KENN TD 4th Period 5:59 Davis Bryson 19 Yd Run (Austin Welch Kick)
KENN FG 4th Period 1:04 Austin Welch 19 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

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15 1st Downs 20
4-14 3rd down efficiency 6-15
1-1 4th down efficiency 0-0
400 Total Yards 358
204 Passing 186
12/22 Comp/Att 18/32
9.3 Yards per pass 5.8
196 Rushing 172
39 Rushing Attempts 38
5.0 Yards per rush 4.5
7-75 Penalties 3-20
2 Turnovers 2
1 Fumbles lost 1
1 Interceptions thrown 1
31:27 Possession 28:33

Game Information

Venue: Fifth Third Stadium

Location: Kennesaw, GA
Attendance: 6,210 · Capacity:
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