The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

[redsox907]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Huge offensive performance for the bounce back W!

You guys had a real shot at Miami. I've noticed everytime I play them they are very underwhelming in the game for some reason.

If KJ doesn't toss those two INTs you could have easily had that game. Very encouraging you're at least hanging with the big boys early on

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Huge offensive performance for the bounce back W!

You guys had a real shot at Miami. I've noticed everytime I play them they are very underwhelming in the game for some reason.

If KJ doesn't toss those two INTs you could have easily had that game. Very encouraging you're at least hanging with the big boys early on

It helped that in the game they were not able to secure a NIL QB to replace Ward, so there QB though a SR was only a 77 and threw 4 INT's. I honestly am okay losing that game because it really should be a game I lose. They are still ranked #9 for a reason. Martinez is one of the best RB's in the nation and he proved it with his game.

I was shocked with how well the offense played against FAU. When I ended my Dynasty with Boise State I was rolling with the Georgia playbook..I have been looking for something that had more pre-snap motion because it's what Boise State is famous for but for some reason doesn't have alot in their playbook on this game. So I did end up switching it up and using the Georgia playbook for that game.

I will say I even though I am only 3 games in my team is better then they look on paper. KJ is a solid QB. I really should run with him more, he has some wheels and with my WR core not being great, I need to really lean on my running game. We did that with the FAU game. I am a 79 Overall and USF is a 80 Overall, Liberty is a 82 and Marshall is a 80.. The rest of the conference is between a 75-79, so I feel like we have a pretty legit shot at winning most of our games which isn't really what I wanted to do right away. I only lose 9 players off this squad but all 9 are starters and 8 of the 9 are basically the highest Overall rated players on my team, so recruiting another solid group of 3* guy's who can come in and play right away is going to be big. I am really hoping to land a at least 1 stud WR and a RB. My backup LT is decent enough to fill in next year and honestly even though my other DE's and OLB are trash rating wise they all have decent speed and do a pretty good job of putting pressure on the QB, and my backup CB's are solid and should be low 80's next year so losing Blades II won't hurt as bad.

Looking forward to your next project as well.. Dominating is fun, but I am sure even you are at some point ready for a bigger challenge then what your getting at USC>

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

PANTHER "D" LEADS TEAM TO VICTORY!!!

South Florida Bulls at Florida International Golden Panthers
Sep 20, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
South Florida Bulls ((1-1))	7	0	0	0	7
Florida International Golden Panthers ((2-1))	0	6	13	7	26

Team Stats Comparison
	USF	FIU
Total Offense	227	365
Rushing Yards	13	103
Passing Yards	190	255
First Downs	10	16
Punt Return Yards	28	18
Kick Return Yards	53	63
Total Yards	308	446
Turnovers	3	1
3rd Down Conversion	4-12	6-14
4th Down Conversion	0-0	1-1
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1-0-50%	2-1-75%
Penalties	2-30	8-61
Possession Time	24:14	35:46

South Florida Bulls

Florida International Golden Panthers

GAME RECAP

South Florida jumped out to a early (7-0) lead in the 1st Quarter but FIU pulled within 1 with a pair of 2nd Quarter FG's by FR PK Isacc Glennon to make it (7-6) at the half.

FIU opened up the 2nd half with the ball and took the lead as Keyone Jenkins hits SO WR Kyle McNeal on a 30 yd touchdown to make it (13-7). Then FR CB Raheim Sexil would pick off USF SR QB Byrum Brown (85 Ovr) for what would be the first of (3) 2nd half INT's by the Panthers leading to another Jenkins TD as the JR QB hits SR RB Shomari Lawrence out of the backfield for a 4 yd score to make it (19-7). Leading by 8, Coach Miller elects to leave the offense on the field for the 2pt play but the ball is in and out of TE Rocky Beers hands.

SO SS Dominick Mays was up next picking off Brown and taking it back 19 yds as we head to the 4th. Leading, FIU would go to the ground game as SO RB TJ Snowden breaks a 37 yd run before getting tackled just short of the endzone. But 2 plays later SR Shomari Lawrence would take it in from 6 yds out to make it (26-7).

Trailing by 19, USF was forced to go to the air, as the run game continued to get stuffed as FIU holds the Bulls to just 13 yds on the ground, FIU switching things up and going to a 4-2-5 Defense continued to confuse Brown as RS SO Mister Clark comes up with his 1st INT of the season picking off Brown for his 3rd INT, as FIU rolls to their 3rd win of the season.

UP NEXT

With 3 wins in their first 4 games, Coach Miller and the Panthers have a chance to do something they havn't done since 2019 which is win more then 4 games in a season.

Coach Miller

"With 6 of our next 8 games at home, I feel like our chances are pretty good to not just get our 5th win but to also get our 6th and become Bowl eligible. When I took this job despite what alot of the experts thought about this squad and the amount of loss's we had in the portal, I knew if they found their heart we could win some ball games"

Florida International will have the next 2 weeks off before the return to action in Week 7 hosting Appalachian State.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

MILLER LANDS FIRST 2 COMMITTMENTS OF THE 2025 CLASS

Coach Matt Miller knows a thing or 2 about WR's and he knows he landed a good one in Tyler Cisco. A 4* rated #278 OVR/#36 FL/#45 WR) from Fort Lauderdale Florida. Cisco is listed at 6'1 180 lbs and has the makings of FIU's next CUSA All-American.

Miller

"Cisco is fast. Like really fast (95 spd).. He's faster then I ever was even at the top of my game. In fact he so fast I am pretty sure right now he would be the fast guy on the team. besides CB Brian Wall (98 spd)"

Despite having a roster of 10 WR's including 5 Freshman, Cisco was just to good to pass up. as Miller lands the first of 3 potential 4* Atheletes in this year's class.

Cisco won't be KJ's only new weapon next season, as Coach Miller also lands Rocky Beers potential replacement at TE, with 3* Jose Malik (#1442 Overall/#174 FL/#79 TE) from Orlando Florida.

Listed at 6'3 233lbs, Malik had a scholarship offer and a Week 9 visit scheduled with Wake Forest.



Coach Miller

"We are very excited about Jose.. He is a tremendous pass catcher and honestly is more a WR then a TE which works perfectly in our offense. (80 catch, 85 speed, 87 ACC and he is a Green Gem"

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

TOP-25 WEEK 6 UPDATE

The first 5 weeks of the 2025 season has given us plenty of great games and plenty upsets and Week 6 was no different.

#1 Clemson falls to #14 Boston College (31-24).. The BC Eagles are a shocking everyone this season with a Pair of Top-5 upsets now as they move to 5-0 on the season and climb to #10 in the rankings, well Clemson drops to #7 with the loss. Clemson will look to bounce back at home vs West Virginia well the Eagles will travel to take on Syracuse.

#2 Alabama also falls this week losing to #5 Texas (32-31) in a SEC Showdown. With the loss the Tide drops to #6 well the Longhorns jump 4 spots all the way to #1. Texas will face Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout in Week 7 well the Tide will trave to Missouri.

#3 (5-0) Miami moves up 1 spot to #2 with a (38-24) win over NC State. The Hurricanes travel to Louisville in Week 7.

#4 (4-0) Georgia moves up 1 spot with a (31-29) win over Vandy. The Bulldogs will face #23 Tennessee in Week 7

#6 (5-1) Notre Dame moves up to #4 despite being on a "Bye" the Iriish will host #5 Boise State in Week 7.

The Broncos moved up from #7 to #5 as they stay perfect (5-0) defeating UCF 33-14.


(4-1) SMU stays at #8 with a (38-31) win over BYU. The Mustangs will now host Utah in Week 7.

(3-1) Oregon stays at #9 with a (35-31) win over Minnesota. The Ducks will travel to Wisconsin for a Week 7 matchup with the Badgers.

#10 Ohio State drops to (3-2) and #22 in the Poll's after a (17-16) loss at home vs Pitt. The Buckeyes will host Ohio in a non-conference matchup in Week 7.

#11 TCU drops to (4-2) on the season and #20 in the poll's after a (38-20) loss to K-State. The Wildcats now (4-0) on the season jump into the poll's at #19.

(3-1) Penn State moves up 1 spot from #12 to #11 with a (29-10) win over #16 Indiana in a Big Ten showdown. The Nittany Lions will host #21 (3-1) Michigan in Week 7. The Wolverines are coming off a Week 6 loss @ UCLA (35-31).

(5-0) Iowa State moves to #12 with a (38-27) win over Arizona. The Cyclones will now host Arizona State in a rematch of last year's Big 12 title game.

(3-1) South Carolina is #13 after a (31-21) win over Oklahoma. The "G"oks will play @ Ole Miss in Week 7

(3-1) Texas Tech moves up 4 spots from #18 to #14 despite not playing in Week 6. The Red Raiders will host Kansas in Week 7

(3-2) LSU moves up 4 spots to #15 with a (38-17) win over Kentucky. The Tigers will host TAMU in Week 7

The 4 spot jump continues as #20 (3-1) Colorado moves to #16 with a (38-13) win over Baylor.. The Buff's will host Iowa in Week 7

Illinois goes from #21 to #17 improving to (3-1) with a 62-43 win @ Nebraska. The Fighting Illini will now travel to Pitt in Week 7.

Virginia Tech stays perfect moving to (4-0) moving up from #24 to #18. The Hokies will take on Maryland in Week 7.

**Tulane joins the Top-25 at #25 with a (21-17) win over Utah State. The Green Wave will host Fresno State in a Pac-12 showdown in Week 7.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

LIBERTY THE TEAM TO BEAT

Well FIU is looking to play just it's 2nd CUSA matchup in Week 7, (6-0) Liberty already is a perfect (3-0) in CUSA play. The Flames were the Pre-season favorite to win the conference and they are showing the nation why. SR QB Kaidon Salter is having a Top-5 Heisman season so far with 1448 yds passing with 19 TD and 1 INT, well also rushing for 298 yds and 3 TD.

Well Lilberty is on 1 side of the spectrum, the James Madison Dukes are the opposite. The Dukes are currently (0-5) and 0-2 in CUSA play..

FAU isn't much better the Owls just picked up their first win of the season moving to (1-4) Overall and (1-1) in CUSA play with a (31-17) win over East Carolina.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

DEFENSE WHO PLAYS DEFENSE

Appalachian State Mountaineers at Florida International Golden Panthers
Oct 11, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Appalachian State Mountaineers ((2-2))	14	10	7	21	52
Florida International Golden Panthers ((4-1))	14	17	14	17	62

Team Stats Comparison
	APP	FIU
Total Offense	592	610
Rushing Yards	126	181
Passing Yards	448	429
First Downs	20	34
Punt Return Yards	44	11
Kick Return Yards	158	80
Total Yards	794	701
Turnovers	2	1
3rd Down Conversion	8-15	12-19
4th Down Conversion	1-1	1-1
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	3-0-75%	6-1-87%
Penalties	3-19	3-35
Possession Time	19;06	20:54

GAME RECAP

For the 2nd time this season, the FIU Panthers scored over 50+ points, poblem was the other team did too. FIU and Appalachian State combined for over 1200 yds of Total Offense combing for 15 Touchdowns and 54 1st Downs.

The Mountaineers won the toss and elected to kick.. QB Keyone Jenkins would take off on the opening play of the game scrambling 18 yds before fumbling the ball as Appy State takes over. It would be the only mistake of the day for "KJ" though as the Junior QB would go on to set a new school record for passing TD's in a game (6) well also adding a rushing TD giving him his best offensive output of the season.

Tied (14-14) at the end of the 1st Quarter, FIU would take a (31-21) lead with less then a minute to play in the half but the Mountaineers go 40 yds in the final 30 seconds setting up a FG as time expires to cut the lead to (31-24) going into the locker rooms.

Appy State would then tie the game (31-31) on the opening drive of the 3rd Quarter but FIU answers back as Shomari Lawrence scores on a 20 yd run to make it (38-31). Then a Brian Blades II INT gives the Panthers the ball back inside the 20 yd line and Jenkins delivers a strike to Kyle McNeal for the touchdown to make it (45-31)..

Moving into the 4th still down by 2 scores, Applachian State QB (SR Billy Wiles-75 Overall) shakes off his early INT with a huge 77 yd TD bomb to SO Williams Fowles (81 Ovr) to make it (45-38). KJ answers back though with his 5th TD of the day hitting McNeal again this time from 33 yds out to make it (52-38). Wiles though goes right back to what works as he hits Fowles for a 58 yd TD to make it (52-45). KJ not done yet though leads a 8 play drive that ends with 28 yd TD to JuJu Lewis making it (59-45) with under 3 minutes to play.

Wiles though fires back this time hitting SO WR Grant Tucker (76 Ovr) on a 75 yd score pulling the Mountaineers within a touchdown yet again (59-52).

Looking to secure the win, FIU goes to the ground game as Lawrence grinds out a career high 37 carries but on a 3rd and 2, Appy State hits Lawrence in the backfield for a 2 yd loss leaving Coach Miller to send out FR Issac Glennon for a 32 yd FG giving the Panthers the (62-52) lead with 1:48 to play.

Wiles wasn't going down without a fight but facing a 3rd and 18, Blades II comes up with his 2nd INT of the game sealing the victory as FIU matches their 4 win total just 5 games into the season..

KEY PLAYERS

QB- Keyone Jenkins-30/45 (66%) 429 yds 6 TD sacked 2 times, 12 yds rushing 1 TD
RB S. Lawrence-37 carries 153 yds 1 TD
RB TJ Snowden-5 carries 20 yds
WR F. Okwara-8 rec 143 yds 2 TD
WR K. McNeal-9 rec 133 yds 2 TD
WR JuJu Lewis-8 rec 105 yds 2 TD
TE Rocky Bears-3 rec 40 yds
TE W. Gutierrez-1 rec 8 yds
CB B. Blades II-2 INT and a team high 8 tackles
OLB J. Taylor-2 Sacks
PK I. Glennon-2 FG's 8/8 XPT's



QB- B. Wiles-23/43 (53%) 448 yds 5 TD 2 INT
RB L. Beebe Jr-18 carries 125 yds 2 TD, 3 rec 36 yds
WR W. Fowles-6 rec 182 yds 2 TD
WR G. Tucker-2 rec 89 yds 1 TD
WR D. Stroman-4 rec 45 yds 1 TD
TE D. Larkins-7 rec 76 yds 1 TD
FR FS Kai Fenandes-17 Tackles
SR SS J. Favors-15 Tackles 2 TFL 1 Sack
JR MLB B. Gooch-15 Tackles
**As a team they had over 100 tackles with 5 players finishing in double digits.**

UP NEXT

FIU will look to snap their 4 game win total hosting (3-3) Marshall. The Herd are 1-2 in CUSA play and are coming off a (37-21) loss to Liberty at home in Week 7

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

TOP-25 NEWS

It was another wild week in Top-25 action.. #1 Texas falls (31-17) to unranked Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout.. With the loss the Longhorns drop all the way to #13.

#2 Miami stays undefeated moving to (6-0) as they beat Louisville (31-7).

#4 Notre Dame jumps 2 spots to #2 as they defeat #9 Boise State (35-29) in South Bend. The Broncos drop to #9 with the loss as they are now (5-1) on the year well the Irish have won 6 straight since their Week 0 loss to Boston College.

Georgia stays perfect (5-0) as they beat #23 Tennessee (24-16) to stay at #3.

#6 Alabama drops it's 2nd straight game falling to unranked Missouri (24-21). With the loss the Tide are now (3-2) and drop to #12 in the rankings well the Tigers are now (4-2) and join the rankings at #17.

#7 Clemson jumps 3 spots to #4 with a win over West Virginia.

#10 Boston College moves to 6-0 on the seaosn beating Syracuse. The Eagles with the win jump to #5.

Oregon moves to (4-1) with a win over the Badgers. The Ducks jump up 3 spots to #6.

Penn State moves up 4 spots from #11 to #7 with a (48-27) win over Michigan

Iowa State does the same going from #12 to #8 with a (35-21) win over Arizona State

Texas Tech goes from #14 to #10 with a (28-23) win over Kansas.

Virginia Tech moves to (5-0) with a 33-30 win over Maryland. The Hokies jump 7 spots from #18 to #11 in the rankings.

#25 Tulane jumps 6 spots from #25 to #19 with a (42-24) win over Fresno State

Liberty joins the Top-25 at #25 as they move to (7-0) with their win over Marshall.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

PANTHERS GRAB 4TH STRAIGHT VICTORY!!!

Marshall Thundering Herd at Florida International Golden Panthers
Oct 11, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Marshall Thundering Herd ((3-3))	0	17	0	3	20
Florida International Golden Panthers ((4-1))	10	14	0	7	31

Team Stats Comparison
	MRSH	FIU
Total Offense	364	501
Rushing Yards	22	148
Passing Yards	320	353
First Downs	18	28
Punt Return Yards	30	9
Kick Return Yards	138	54
Total Yards	532	564
Turnovers	2	1
3rd Down Conversion	3-17	10-22
4th Down Conversion	3-4	2-4
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1-2-75%	3-1-66%
Penalties	2-20	1-15
Possession Time	22:49	17:11

GAME RECAP


In just his first season at the helm, Coach Matt Miller has accomplished something former HC Mike MacIntyre couldn't do for 3 straight seasons as he picks up his 5th victory of the season and moves to 3-0 in CUSA play.

Marshall won the toss and elected to kick, but the Panthers wasted little time putting 7 points on the scoreboard as QB Keyone Jenkins hits true freshman WR Faitele Owara on the 84 yd TD bomb to make it (7-0)

Coach Miller

"Faitele despite being 6'4 is still our fastest receiver on the team (94 spd) and when he gets past a DB nobody is catching him"

FIU would latter add a 35 yd FG by FR Issac Glennon to extend their lead to (10-0).

Marshall behind JR QB Cole Pennington (78 Ovr) would battle back tough as they score tie the game (17-17) with under 2 minutes to play, but the Panthers drive the field going 80 yds capped off by a 5 yd TD run by Shomari Lawrence to give FIU the (24-17) lead at the half.

Marshall would open up the 2nd half with Pennington throwing a INT returned 84 yds by Brian Blades II, but Jenkins first pass attempt to the endzone is picked off as Marshall takes over on the 20 yd line. The Herd however fail to pick up the 1st down and are forced to punt.. After scoring 24 points in the 1t half the Panthers offense too would struggle to move the ball as they to are forced to punt.

Moving to the 4th Quarter, Marshall would cut the lead down to (24-20) as they settle for for a 48 yd FG by SR Rece Verhoff (78 ovr). The Herd had a chance to cut the lead to just 1 as Verhoff comes back out to attempt a 47 yd FG that hits the upright and falls left.

FIU still struggling to move the ball finally finds some footing with the ground game as Snowden picks up the 1st down with a 8 yd run, and then Snowden got involved in the passing game hauling in a 28 yd pass that would later set up Lawerence's 3rd rushing TD of the day as FIU extends their lead to 11.

Pennington would lead the Herd on 1 final drive but facing a 4th and 12, Pennington's pass is knocked awy as FIU takes over on downs and runs out the clock.

Pennington the son of legendary Marshall and New York Jet QB Chad Pennington would finish the day 32/51 (62%) for 320 yds with 2 TD and 2 INT. Pennington was sacked 7 times by the Panther D

KEY PANTHERS

QB K Jenkins-22/48 (45%) 353 yds 1 TD, 1 INT, sacked 4 times, 9 rushes for 20 yds
RB S. Lawrence-27 carries 92 yds 3 TD
RB T. Snowden-11 carries 36 yds , 3 rec 41 yds
WR F. Owkara-6 rec 126 yds 1 TD
WR K. McNeal-5 rec 89 yds
WR J. Lewis-4 rec 43 yds
TE R. Beers-4 rec 54 yds
CB B. Blades II-1 INT, 7 Tackles
SS S. Gay-1 INT, 1.0 Sack, 12 Tackles

UP NEXT

FIU will continue their 5 game homestand by hosting (4-3) Charlotte in Week 9. The 49er's have won 2 straight beating FAU (42-3) in Week 7 and Old Dominion (29-21) in Week 8.

RECRUITING NEWS

Coach Miller not only had a successful week on the field but the Panthers scored big off the field as well as Coach Miller picks up 3 more verbels including the Panthers 2nd commitment from a 4* Recruit.

4* TE Dominick Naanee (#386 Overall/#47 FL/#21 TE) from Miami Gardens is listed at 6'6 238lbs... Naanee is expected to slide right inot the #1 TE role next season with the graduation of current starter Rocky Beers.

Naanee was being heavily recruited by both Miami and Florida State.

Joining him on the offensive side of the ball next year will by 3* RB Titus Tompkins (#1139 Overall/#137 FL/#99 RB) from Ocoee Florida. Listed at 5'9 174lbs, Tompkins was also a track star for his high school (95 speed, 91 Acceleration), who had scholarship offers to both UCF and Georgia Southern.

Coach Miller also landed his first Defensive recruit of the season with 3* MLB Tevaughn Stewart (#1101 Overall/#132 FL/#60 MLB) from Bradenton FL. Listed at 6'1 221lbs, Steward could very well start at MLB next season for the Panthers.

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

49ER'S SNAP WIN STREAK!!

Charlotte 49ers at Florida International Golden Panthers
Oct 25, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Charlotte 49ers ((4-3))	10	14	14	7	45
Florida International Golden Panthers ((5-1))	7	7	7	7	28

Team Stats Comparison
	CHAR	FIU
Total Offense	404	371
Rushing Yards	93	29
Passing Yards	311	305
First Downs	18	15
Punt Return Yards	15	0
Kick Return Yards	82	105
Total Yards	501	476
Turnovers	0	0
3rd Down Conversion	8-12	9-15
4th Down Conversion		1-2
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	3-0-75%	2-0-50%
Penalties	5-35	4-45
Possession Time	30:30	29:30

GAME RECAP

The Charlotte Defense came to play and JR QB Max Brown (79 Ovr) won the head to head QB battle with "KJ" as the 49er's snap the Panthers 4 game winning streak.

A late FG by the 49er's gave them the (10-7) lead in the 1st Quarter and a late touchdown by Brown with 48 seconds to play in the half gave Charlotte the (24-14) lead.

Charlotte opened up the 2nd half with the ball and Brown went right back to work hitting JR WR Isaih Myers (78 Ovr) with a 70 yd bomb to extend the lead to (31-14).

Coach Miller

"Giving up big chunk plays and touchdowns has been a weakness of our Defense all season. You never want to have doubt you can't comeback from a deficit but I knew at that point our team had given up"

A forced punt would give the away team the ball back and Brown went right back to work slinging it as the JR QB threw his 5th TD of the day hitting Myers for another score (38-14).

FIU would battle back though as Jenkins finds JuJu Lewis on a nice 42 yd gain before connecting with True Freshman Faitele Okwara on a 27 yd TD to make it (38-21).

The Panthers would pull within 10 points early in the 4th as Jenkins throws his 4th TD of the day connecting with Okwara again (14 yds) to make it (38-28). The touchdown reception gives the Freshman the team lead with (6) on the season.

Coach Miller

"We have been really impress with Faitele these past 2 weeks.. He has really stepped up giving KJ another weapon in the passing game"


Leading by 10, Charlotte would turn to their grond game as JR RB Terron Kellman (85 Ovr) breaks off a 23 yd run for the score to make it (45-28).

FIU however would turn the ball over on downs as the 49er's run out the clock.


Brown finished the day 21/29 (72%) for 311 yds with the 5 TD's.

KEY PANTHERS

QB K. Jenkins-23/39 (58%) 305 yds 4 TD
RB- S. Lawrence-7 carries 23 yds (3.3 avg), 1 rec 11 yds
RB- T. Snowden 2 carries 6 yds (3.0 avg)
WR Juju Lewis-8 rec 130 yds 2 TD
WR F. Okwara-6 rec 91 yds 2 TD
WR K. McNeal-3 rece 37 yds
TE R. Beers-3 rec 21 yds
TE W. Gutierrez-1 rec 11 yds
CB B. Blades II- Team high 9 Tackles

UP NEXT

FIU will look for win #6 and Bowl eligibility as they host (3-5) East Carolina in Week 10. The Pirates after starting the year (0-3) are starting to play some solid football winning 3 of their past 5.. ECU will be coming off a "Bye" Week in Week 9

[Deuce2223]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

PIRATES PULL OFF OVERTIME VICTORY!!!

East Carolina Pirates at Florida International Golden Panthers
Nov 2, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
East Carolina Pirates ((3-5))	14	0	0	14	13	41
Florida International Golden Panthers ((5-2))	7	6	8	7	10	38

Team Stats Comparison
	ECU	FIU
Total Offense	325	493
Rushing Yards	36	75
Passing Yards	284	413
First Downs	16	25
Punt Return Yards	23	14
Kick Return Yards	64	51
Total Yards	412	558
Turnovers	1	4
3rd Down Conversion	3-9	11-17
4th Down Conversion		1-1
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	4-0-80%	1-3-57%
Penalties	8-90	5-45
Possession Time	38:14	36:46

GAME RECAP

Turnovers lead to Pirates comeback and eventual win..

ECU took a (14-7) lead in the 1st Quarter as JR QB Katin Houser (82 Ovr) throws a pair of 35 yd TD's (D. Riles and B. Spalding) but the Panthers would battle back making it (14-13) at the half as FR Issac Glennon connects on a pair of FG's..

FIU opened up the 2nd half with the ball and quicky drove the 80 yds ending it with a 29 yd TD pass from Jenkings to Kyle McNeal. Coach Miller would leave the offense on the field as KJ keeps the ball himself diving in for the 2pt conversion to make it (21-14). A pair of fumbles killed 2 scoring opportunities for FIU, but the Panther "D" comes up their own turnover as SO CB Preston Thompson picks off Hauser.

Still leading going into the 4th, ECU ties the game up as Hauser hits SR WR Jacob Gill (79 Ovr) on a 17 yd scoring strike (21-21). FIU would answer back though as "KJ" hits Faitele Okwara for his team leading 7th TD of the season (28 yds) to make it (28-21). FIU would hold the Pirates forcing a punt but facing a 3rd and 4 of their own Jenkins drops back to pass throwing a INT to SR CB Dontavius Nash (82 Ovr) for the Panthers 3rd turnover of the game.

Hauser makes quick work of the Panther D as he hits JR WR Chase Howell (82 Ovr) for a 19 yd score to give him his 4th passing TD on the day.

Tied (28-28) FIU had a chance to win the game in regulation as Freshman Issac Glennon would attempt a 52 yd FG that ends up falling just short as the game goes to Overtime

Coach Miller

"We knew going into the kick that Glennon season best was from 49 yds, but he also was 16/17 going into that kick with his only other miss coming from outside 50, so we knew that it was probably a 50/50 chance, but why not give it a try. I still have faith he can make one from 50+"

After both team settled for FG's in the opening drives of Overtime, ECU would take the lead with a 5 yd TD run by Hauser to make it (38-31) but FIU would tie the game once again as WR Kyle McNeal takes in a Jet Sweep from 3 yds out to make it (38-38).

FIU hoping to put the game away with a score instead did the opposite as Nash picks off Jenkins for his 2nd INT of the game which ends up being the game winner as ECU comes out and knocks down the FG for the win.

Coach Miller

"It was another tough day running the ball. When we are only getting 2.9 yds per carry it put us in to many 3rd and 5 and 3rd and 6 situations and when your forced to throw almost 50 times mistakes happen.. We just need to go back to the drawing board and figure some things out"

Houser finished the day 24/37 (64%) for 284 yds with 4 TD and 1 INT passing and the rushing TD as he takes Player of the Game honors.

KEY PANTHERS

QB K. Jenkins-31/49 (63%) 413 yds 3 TD 2 INT, 24 yds rushing,1 Fumble
RB S. Lawrence-15 carries 44 yds (2.9 avg), 3 rec 42 yds
RB T. Snowden-5 carries 9 yds (1.8 avg), 1 Fumble
WR K. McNeal-1 carry 3 yds 1 TD, 9 rec 153 yds 1 TD
WR F. Okwara-4 rec 55 yds 1 TD
WR Juju Lewis-3 rec 37 yds
TE Rocky Beers-10 rec 118 yds 1 TD


UP NEXT

The quest for win #6 won't get any easier as FIU will host #23 (8-1) Liberty in the final home game of this 5 game stretch. The Good news for the Panthers is they still have 1 more home game in Week 13 hosting James Madison who is currently (0-8), so the odds are good they could still get a Bowl game this season...

RECRUITING UPDATE

With back to back loss's at home with several potential recruits on the sidelines, FIU goes back to back weeks without a commitment, well also losing their last chance at a 3rd 4* Recruit this season a 4* WR Manny Forsett (#34 Overall/#4 FL/#5 WR) signs with Clemson.

Coach Miller

"We knew landing Forsett would be a huge steal for the program. Well 247 has him listed as a 4*, several other recruiting services have him as a 5*. So to finish #2 behind Clemson we felt like was still something we could build on."

[xboxxerx]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Tough stretch these last couple of games. Let's regroup, and shock the world, and walk away with a tough fought W against Liberty.

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[redsox907]

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what xboxxer said, tough stretch. Charlotte always seems to play hard. I lost to them in a natty with a south carolina dynasty despite having a 15 ovr point advantage on them smh

Got faith coach Miller can crack the code and get back in the win column

[tobin834]

Re: The Making of a Legend Part II "It's Miller Time".. CFB25

Moving right through the season. I was away for a week or so and came back to this, excellent stuff. Love your writeups too, simple and to the point. I try and make mine that, but you add the stats in afterwards without the table stuff. To each their own but those tables drive me nuts if I accidentally hit refresh haha. Got me thinking.. good work so far.

[Deuce2223]

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PANTHERS STILL SEARCHING

Liberty Flames at Florida International Golden Panthers
Nov 8, 2025	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#19 Liberty Flames ((8-1))	7	0	7	21	35
Florida International Golden Panthers ((5-3))	7	10	6	0	23

Team Stats Comparison
	LIB	FIU
Total Offense	331	369
Rushing Yards	41	77
Passing Yards	273	282
First Downs	7	17
Punt Return Yards	38	26
Kick Return Yards	24	91
Total Yards	393	486
Turnovers	0	1
3rd Down Conversion	2-9	4-16
4th Down Conversion		3-3
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1-0-50%	2-1-100%
Penalties	7-72	4-35
Possession Time	21:32	38:28

GAME RECAP

The FIU Panthers are still searching for answers. After a (5-1) start the Panthers have no dropped 3 straight games at home dropping to (5-4) on the season with 3 games left to play.

Looking at the stats column you have to ask how did FIU lose? They won the TOP Battle, they had more yards both rushing and passing, they even went a perfect 3 for 3 on 4th down conversions, but at the end of the game the scoreboard read (35-23)..

Tied (7-7) at the 2nd of the 1st Quarter, FIU took at (17-7) lead into the locker room as Keyone Jenkins throws his 2nd TD of the day hitting SR TE Rocky Beers on a 21 yd strike with under 30 seconds to play in the half, leaving the Flames to just kneel off the remaining time.

FIU would extend the lead to (20-7) on the opening drive as FR Issac Glennon connects on a 33 yd FG, then later in the 3rd, Coach Miller would send out Glennon again after a failed 3rd and 2 run, and Glennon delivers with a 45 yd boot that had some mustard left on it. (23-7).

Coach Miller

"I think the ball went 60 yards... I know this kid is going to hit a big one for us before his career is done"

Liberty however wasn't going down without a fight and QB Kaidon Salter (96 Ovr) was about to show why his name is still among the Top-5 discussion for the Heisman.

Salter starts with a 75 yd bomb to SR Reese Smith (78 Ovr) to make it (23-14).. Then after forcing a FIU punt, Salter and Smith hook up for TD #2 (23 yds) to cut the lead to (23-21) early in the 4th. Another forced punt by the Flames would give Liberty the lead (28-23) midway through the 4th Quarter as WR Victor Jones Jr (77 Ovr) takes a Jet Sweep 10 yds for the score.

FIU needing a touchdown would drive the ball 80 yds on 8 plays but play #9 a 12 yd TD pass intended for Kyle McNeal is tipped and drops in the hands of FR CB Ronald Moore JR (79) as Liberty takes over at the 20 yd line with 2:28 to play in the game.

Despite having the 5 point lead, Liberty didn't just try and run out the clock. Salter and Smith were not done as the duo hooks up for another score giving them the hat trick and the 12 point lead with just 22 seconds to play.

Coach Miller

"I know some of our fans and even some of our players were not happy with Liberty scoring that final touchdown, but I have to be honest, I am a big believer in playing your game until the final seconds are off the clock. Our Defense played the run great all game so much that Salter only ran 3 times and gained just 6 yds, so I can't fault him for throwing the ball. Our Pass Defense has been pretty weak all season and it's something that will need to change before the end of the season or we will need to make a change"

Salter ends the day 14/22 (63%) for 273 yds and the 3 TD's. Smith led the Flames with 4 rec for 155 yds and the 3 TD's

KEY PANTHERS

QB K. Jenkins-25/40 (62%) 282 yds 2 TD 1 INT (not really his fault), 41 yds rushing
RB S. Lawrence-13 carries 40 yds, 2 rec 19 yds
RB TJ Snowden-3 carries 9 yds
WR K. McNeal-6 rec 98 yds
WR F. Okwara-5 rec 55 yds
WR Juju Lewis-3 rec 11 yds
TE R. Beers-9 rec 99 yds 1 TD

UP NEXT

FIU still searching for that 6th win and bowl elgibility after a 5 game homestand will hit the road to Virginia to take on Old Dominion. The Monarchs are (2-7) this year Overall and are just (1-6) in CUSA play with their last victory coming back in Week 4 against James Madison.