US EditionFIU Rushes for Six Touchdowns in 42-9 Win over Bethune-Cookman
- Florida International defeated Bethune-Cookman 41-9 in their season opener on August 30, 2025.
- Keyone Jenkins and Kejon Owens each had two rushing touchdowns, contributing to six rushing touchdowns total, tying a school record.
- The game started over an hour late due to weather delays, but FIU scored 21 points in the second quarter.
- This victory marks the first win for head coach Willie Simmons at FIU after previously coaching at Duke.
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FIU 42, Bethune-Cookman 9
Willie Simmons era begins at FIU with commanding win - PantherNOW
Bautista Samperi | Sports Director The FIU football team began their season with a dominant 42-9 win over Bethune-Cookman on Friday night at Pitbull Stadium. In the opening game for first-year head coach Willie Simmons the Panthers rushed for six touchdowns and allowed zero points defensively. The win also marks FIU’s first season-opening victory since 2022 when they defeated Bryant 38-37. FIU showed a well rounded team effort in the win with f…
Bethune-Cookman falls to FIU 42-9 in season opener
MIAMI — Bethune-Cookman struggled to generate offensive momentum in a 42-9 season-opening loss to FlU on Thursday night at Pitbull Stadium. The Wildcats (0-1) managed just 346 total yards against the Panthers and were held scoreless in the second half after trailing 28-6 at intermission. Quarterback Timmy McClain completed 18 of 28 passes for 164 yards but was sacked twice and unable to lead the Wildcats into the end zone. Cam’Ron Ransom added 7…
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