2023 FIU Panthers football team

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2023 FIU Panthers football
Florida International University FIU logo.svg
Conference Conference USA
Record4–8 (1–7 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator David Yost (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Jovan Dewitt (2nd season)
Base defense Multiple 3–4
Home stadium Riccardo Silva Stadium
Seasons
  2022
2024  
2023 Conference USA football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 25 Liberty y$  8 0   13 1  
New Mexico State y  7 1   10 5  
Jacksonville State*  6 2   9 4  
Western Kentucky  5 3   8 5  
Middle Tennessee  3 5   4 8  
UTEP  2 6   3 9  
Sam Houston*  2 6   3 9  
Louisiana Tech  2 6   3 9  
FIU  1 7   4 8  
Championship: Liberty 49, New Mexico State 35
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 FIU Panthers football team represented Florida International University (FIU) as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by second-year head coach Mike MacIntyre and played home games at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Panthers drew an average home attendance of 15,290 in 2023.

Contents

Preseason

Conference USA media poll

Conference USA media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Western Kentucky(18)
2Liberty(4)
3Middle Tennessee
4Louisiana Tech
5New Mexico State
6UTEP
7Jacksonville State
T8FIU
Sam Houston
Source: [1]

Schedule

FIU and Conference USA announced the Panthers' schedule on January 10, 2023. [2] [3]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 269:00 p.m.at Louisiana Tech CBSSN L 17–2216,299
September 26:30 p.m. Maine * ESPN+ W 14–1216,878
September 96:30 p.m. North Texas *
  • Riccardo Silva Stadium
  • Westchester, FL
ESPN+W 46–3915,754
September 163:30 p.m.at UConn *CBSSNW 24–1720,405
September 236:30 p.m. Liberty
  • Riccardo Silva Stadium
  • Westchester, FL
ESPN+L 6–3817,437
October 49:00 p.m.at New Mexico State CBSSNL 17–3411,540
October 117:30 p.m. UTEP
  • Riccardo Silva Stadium
  • Westchester, FL
ESPN2 L 14–2714,872
October 187:00 p.m.at Sam Houston CBSSNW 33–27 2OT7,543
October 257:00 p.m. Jacksonville State
  • Riccardo Silva Stadium
  • Westchester, FL
CBSSNL 16–4114,074
November 113:30 p.m.at Middle Tennessee ESPN+L 6–4011,111
November 187:00 p.m.at Arkansas * ESPNU L 20–4461,442
November 253:00 p.m. Western Kentucky
  • Riccardo Silva Stadium
  • Westchester, FL
ESPN+L 28–4112,724

Game summaries

at Louisiana Tech (Week 0)

FIU Panthers (0-0) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (0-0) – Game Summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers1430017
Bulldogs0130922

at Joe Aillet StadiumRuston, Louisiana

  • Date: August 26
  • Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST
  • Game attendance: 16,299
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): TBD
Game information
First quarter
    Second quarter
      Third quarter
        Fourth quarter
    StatisticsFlorida InternationalLouisiana Tech
    First downs827
    Plays–yards182450
    Rushes–yards178117
    Passing yards4333
    Passing: compattint5–14–134–44–1
    Time of possession21:4238:13
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Florida InternationalPassing Grayson James 5/14, 4 yards, INT
    RushingShomari Lawrence15 carries, 139 yards, TD
    ReceivingJosiah Miamen1 reception, 4 yards
    Louisiana TechPassing Hank Bachmeier 34/44, 333 yards, TD, INT
    RushingCharvis Thornton8 carries, 51 yards
    ReceivingSmoke Harris11 receptions, 155 yards, TD

    vs Maine (FCS)

    Maine Black Bears (FCS) (0-0) at FIU Panthers (0-1) – Game Summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Black Bears (FCS)336012
    Panthers770014

    at Riccardo Silva StadiumWestchester, Florida

    • Date: September 2nd
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 86 °F (30 °C), Wind: NE 13mph
    • Game attendance: 16,878
    • Referee: Joe Lehring
    • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
      Second quarter
        Third quarter
          Fourth quarter
      StatisticsMaine (FCS)Florida International
      First downs2713
      Plays–yards85–37854–305
      Rushes–yards41–16524–13
      Passing yards213292
      Passing: compattint21–44–015–30–1
      Time of possession39:0520:00
      TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
      Maine (FCS)Passing Derek Robertson 21/43, 213 yards
      RushingTristen Kenan24 rushes, 110 yards, TD
      ReceivingMontigo Moss3 receptions, 50 yards
      Florida InternationalPassing Keyone Jenkins 15/30, 292 yards, 2 TD, INT
      RushingShomari Lawrence7 rushes, 26 yards
      Receiving Kris Mitchell 9 receptions, 201 yards, 2 TD

      vs North Texas

      North Texas Mean Green (0-1) at FIU Panthers (1-1) – Game Summary
      Quarter1234Total
      Mean Green101071239
      Panthers71021846

      at Riccardo Silva Stadium • Westchester, Florida

      • Date: September 9th
      • Game time: 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST
      • Game attendance: 15,754
      • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
      Game information
      First quarter
        Second quarter
          Third quarter
            Fourth quarter
        StatisticsNorth TexasFlorida International
        First downs
        Plays–yards
        Rushes–yards
        Passing yards
        Passing: compattint
        Time of possession
        TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
        North TexasPassing
        Rushing
        Receiving
        Florida InternationalPassing
        Rushing
        Receiving

        at UConn

        FIU Panthers (2-1) at UConn Huskies (0-2) – Game Summary
        Quarter1234Total
        Panthers7170024
        Huskies307717

        at Rentschler FieldEast Hartford, Connecticut

        • Date: September 16th
        • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. PST
        • Game weather: Cloudy, 72 °F (22 °C), Wind: NW 14 MPH
        • Game attendance: 20,405
        • Referee: Art Brown
        • TV announcers (CBSSN): Dave Ryan (play-by-play), Christian Fauria (color analyst), and Keiana Martin (sideline)
        Game information
        First quarter
        • FIU – Jenkins, Keyone 1 yd run (Gabriel, Chase kick), 12:27. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:33
        • UCONN – McFadden, Joe 26 yd field goal, 5:49. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, TOP 06:32
        Second quarter
        • FIU – Gabriel, Chase 27 yd field goal, 14:58. Panthers 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, TOP 01:35
        • FIU – Bracey, Jalen 45 yd pass from Jenkins, Keyone (Gabriel, Chase kick), 11:46. Panthers 17–3. Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 01:37
        • FIU – Mitchell, Kris 64 yd pass from Jenkins, Keyone (Gabriel, Chase kick), 0:47. Panthers 24–3. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 00:25
        Third quarter
        • UCONN – Stafford, Jelani 1 yd run (McFadden, Joe kick), 11:32. Panthers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, TOP 03:23
        Fourth quarter
        • UCONN – Houston, Devontae 37 yd pass from Roberson, Ta'Quan (McFadden, Joe kick), 14:04. Panthers 24–17. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, TOP 01:13
        StatisticsFlorida InternationalUConn
        First downs1620
        Plays–yards364343
        Rushes–yards80173
        Passing yards284170
        Passing: compattint15–27–015–32–0
        Time of possession27:4232:18
        TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
        Florida InternationalPassingKeyone Jenkins15/27, 284 yards, 2 TD
        RushingShomari Lawrence9 carries, 37 yards
        ReceivingJalen Bracey5 receptions, 90 yards, TD
        UConnPassingTa'Quan Roberson15/32, 170 yards, TD
        RushingDevontae Houston19 carries, 126 yards
        ReceivingBrett Buckman5 receptions, 62 yards

        vs Liberty

        Liberty Flames (3-0) at FIU Panthers (3-1) – Game Summary
        Quarter1234Total
        Flames141014038
        Panthers60006

        at Riccardo Silva Stadium • Westcester, Florida

        • Date: September 23rd
        • Game time: 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST
        • Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C); Cloudy
        • Game attendance: 17,437
        • Referee: Garrett Dickerson
        • TV announcers (ESPN+): AJ Ricketts and Jonathan Zipper
        Game information
        First quarter
        • (11:21) LIB – Bentley Hanshaw 9-yard pass from Kaidon Salter (Nick Brown kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:35; Liberty 7-0)
        • (9:04) LIB – Treon Sibley 68-yard pass from Kaidon Salter (Nick Brown kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, :54; Liberty 14-0)
        • (1:40) FIU – Keyone Jenkins 1-yard run (kick failed) (Drive: 10 plays, 94 yards, 4:50; Liberty 14-6)
        Second quarter
        • (2:56) LIB – Billy Lucas 18-yard run (Nick Brown kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:52; Liberty 21-6)
        • (1:50) LIB – Nick Brown 41-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, :48; Liberty 24-6)
        Third quarter
        • (10:09) LIB – Kaidon Salter 2-yard run (Nick Brown kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:14; Liberty 31-6)
        • (3:48) LIB – Kaidon Salter 1-yard run (Nick Brown kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:52; Liberty 38-6)
        StatisticsLIBFIU
        First downs2211
        Plays–yards65-52057-211
        Rushes–yards44-36433-64
        Passing yards156147
        Passing: compattint11-21-111-24-1
        Time of possession33:0926:51
        TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
        LibertyPassing Kaidon Salter 11/21, 156 yards, 2TD, 1INT
        Rushing Quinton Cooley, Billy Lucas12 carries, 102 yards / 11 carries, 102 yards, 1TD
        ReceivingTreon Sibley2 receptions, 83 yards, 1TD
        Florida InternationalPassing Keyone Jenkins 9/21, 133 yards, 1INT
        RushingKejon Owens11 carries, 42 yards
        ReceivingKris Mitchell3 receptions, 89 yards

        at New Mexico State

        FIU Panthers (3-2) at New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) – Game Summary
        Quarter1234Total
        Panthers773017
        Aggies7731734

        at Aggie Memorial StadiumLas Cruces, New Mexico

        • Date: October 4th
        • Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST
        • Game weather: Cloudy, 79 °F (26 °C)
        • Game attendance: 11,540
        • Referee: Garrett Dickerson
        • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent and Donte Whitner
        Game information
        First quarter
        • (7:18) NMSU – Chris Bellamy 11-yard pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson kick), 7:18. Aggies 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 6:34.
        • (4:41) FIU – Keyone Jenkins 6-yard run (Chase Gabriel kick), 4:41. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37.
        Second quarter
        • (8:33) NMSU – Jordin Parker 49-yard pass from Diego Pavia (Ethan Albertson kick), 8:33. Aggies 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:30.
        • (1:26) FIU – Shomari Lawrence 6-yard run (Chase Gabriel kick), 1:26. Tied 14–14. Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 3:24.
        Third quarter
        • (7:44) NMSU – Ethan Albertson 23-yard field goal, 7:44. Aggies 17–14. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 7:16.
        • (1:01) FIU – Chase Gabriel 41-yard field goal, 1:01. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 6:36.
        Fourth quarter
        • (14:53) NMSU – Diego Pavia 43-yard run (Ethan Albertson kick), 14:53. Aggies 24–17. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:08.
        • (10:35) NMSU – Star Thomas 3-yard run (Ethan Albertson kick), 10:35. Aggies 31–17. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:47.
        • (1:12) NMSU – Ethan Albertson 28-yard field goal, 1:12. Aggies 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:01.
        StatisticsFlorida InternationalNew Mexico State
        First downs2021
        Plays–yards64–40562–439
        Rushes–yards29–8731–183
        Passing yards318256
        Passing: compattint28–35–220–31–1
        Time of possession28:0431:56
        TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
        Florida InternationalPassingKeyone Jenkins25/32, 258 yards, 2 INT
        RushingKejon Owens6 carries, 51 yards
        ReceivingKris Mitchell8 receptions, 91 yards
        New Mexico StatePassing Diego Pavia 20/31, 256 yards, 2 TD, INT
        RushingMonte Watkins5 carries, 89 yards
        ReceivingJordin Parker1 reception, 49 yards, TD

        vs UTEP

        UTEP Miners (1-5) at FIU Panthers (3-3) – Game Summary
        Quarter1234Total
        Miners00000
        Panthers00000

        at Riccardo Silva Stadium • Westchester, Florida

        • Date: October 11th
        • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST
        • Game attendance: 14,872
        • TV announcers (ESPN2): TBD
        Game information
        First quarter
          Second quarter
            Third quarter
              Fourth quarter
          StatisticsUTEPFlorida International
          First downs
          Plays–yards
          Rushes–yards
          Passing yards
          Passing: compattint
          Time of possession
          TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
          UTEPPassing
          Rushing
          Receiving
          Florida InternationalPassing
          Rushing
          Receiving

          at Sam Houston

          FIU Panthers (3-4) at Sam Houston Bearkats (0-6) – Game Summary
          Quarter1234OT2OTTotal
          Panthers0000000
          Bearkates0000000

          at Bowers StadiumHuntsville, Texas

          • Date: October 18th
          • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST
          • Game attendance: 7,543
          • TV announcers (CBSSN): TBD
          Game information
          First quarter
            Second quarter
              Third quarter
                Fourth quarter
                  Overtime
                    Second overtime
            StatisticsFlorida InternationalSam Houston
            First downs
            Plays–yards
            Rushes–yards
            Passing yards
            Passing: compattint
            Time of possession
            TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
            Florida InternationalPassing
            Rushing
            Receiving
            Sam HoustonPassing
            Rushing
            Receiving

            vs Jacksonville State

            Jacksonville State Gamecocks (6-2) at FIU Panthers (4-4) – Game Summary
            Quarter1234Total
            Gamecocks00000
            Panthers00000

            at Riccardo Silva Stadium • Westchester, Florida

            • Date: October 25th
            • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST
            • Game attendance: 14,074
            • TV announcers (CBSSN): TBD
            Game information
            First quarter
              Second quarter
                Third quarter
                  Fourth quarter
              StatisticsJacksonville StateFlorida International
              First downs
              Plays–yards
              Rushes–yards
              Passing yards
              Passing: compattint
              Time of possession
              TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
              Jacksonville StatePassing
              Rushing
              Receiving
              Florida InternationalPassing
              Rushing
              Receiving

              at Middle Tennessee

              FIU Panthers (4-5) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (2-7) – Game Summary
              Quarter1234Total
              Panthers00000
              Blue Raiders00000

              at Johnny "Red" Floyd StadiumMurfreesboro, Tennessee

              • Date: November 11th
              • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. PST
              • Game attendance: 11,111
              • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
              Game information
              First quarter
                Second quarter
                  Third quarter
                    Fourth quarter
                StatisticsFlorida InternationalMiddle Tennessee
                First downs
                Plays–yards
                Rushes–yards
                Passing yards
                Passing: compattint
                Time of possession
                TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
                Florida InternationalPassing
                Rushing
                Receiving
                Middle TennesseePassing
                Rushing
                Receiving

                at Arkansas

                FIU Panthers (4-6) at Arkansas Razorbacks (3-7) – Game Summary
                Quarter1234Total
                Panthers00000
                Razorbacks00000

                at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

                • Date: November 18th
                • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST
                • Game attendance: 61,442
                • TV announcers (ESPNU): TBD
                Game information
                First quarter
                  Second quarter
                    Third quarter
                      Fourth quarter
                  StatisticsFlorida InternationalArkansas
                  First downs
                  Plays–yards
                  Rushes–yards
                  Passing yards
                  Passing: compattint
                  Time of possession
                  TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
                  Florida InternationalPassing
                  Rushing
                  Receiving
                  ArkansasPassing
                  Rushing
                  Receiving

                  vs Western Kentucky

                  Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-5) at FIU Panthers (4-7) – Game Summary
                  Quarter1234Total
                  Hilltoppers00000
                  Panthers00000

                  at Riccardo Silva Stadium • Westchester, Florida

                  • Date: November 25th
                  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST
                  • Game attendance: 12,724
                  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
                  Game information
                  First quarter
                    Second quarter
                      Third quarter
                        Fourth quarter
                    StatisticsWestern KentuckyFlorida International
                    First downs
                    Plays–yards
                    Rushes–yards
                    Passing yards
                    Passing: compattint
                    Time of possession
                    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
                    Western KentuckyPassing
                    Rushing
                    Receiving
                    Florida InternationalPassing
                    Rushing
                    Receiving

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