After entering Friday night’s nationally televised contest against Conference USA heavyweight UTSA (5-2, 3-0) as 33-point underdogs, FIU (2-4, 0-2) put up an admirable fight against the Roadrunners. However, as has been the case in the team’s losses this season, a lethal combination of youth, injuries and timely miscues cost the Panthers a shot at an upset at FIU Stadium.
UTSA had over 400 yards of total offense, spurred by freshman Kevorian Barnes’ 128-yard, two-touchdown performance and quarterback Frank Harris’ 303 passing yards en route to a 30-10 victory.
FIU held the Roadrunners scoreless in the first quarter, but couldn’t capitalize on their chances inside of UTSA territory.