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Panthers Fall at Tulane to Open Season

NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 29, 2019) – The FIU football team couldn't overcome a slow first half, as the Panthers fell to Tulane 42-14 on the road to open the season.

With the loss FIU falls to 0-1 on the young season, while Tulane improves to 1-0. FIU returns home to face WKU next weekend, as the Panthers and Hilltoppers meet on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

James Morgan finished the game with 208 yards passing and one touchdown toss. Anthony Jones scored the first touchdown of the night for FIU and finished the game with 48 yards on the ground.