MIAMI (April 9, 2016) – Week four of FIU's 2016 Spring Camp concluded on Saturday with the team's third scrimmage from Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.
 
Saturday mornings scrimmage lasted approximately 18 series and showcased some nice plays on both sides of the ball.
 
The offense scored five touchdowns and converted a 34-yard field goal by Austin Taylor on the day, while the defense recorded six three-and-outs and two interceptions.
 
Alex McGough connected with Julian Williams for a 36-yard touchdown pass for the offense's first score during the fifth drive of the day. McGough, who was picked off by Emmanuel Lubin during an earlier drive, also found fullback Jacob Kraut for a one-yard score.  McGough finished the afternoon with an unofficial 151 yards passing.
 
Prior to the 36-yard score by McGough to Williams, the defense had the better of the offense, forcing a punt in each of the first four drives. Plays such as Lubin's pick and a big stop behind the line of scrimmage by Sage Lewis gave the defense the early edge.
 
After two-straight three-and-outs by the defense. The offense responded with Taylor's 34-yard field goal during the eighth drive of the scrimmage.
 
Following an Austin Maloney score from 21 yards out, the defense clamped down, quieting the offense for the next two drives. Vontarius West notched a sack for a nine-yard loss to highlight the defense's play during that span.
 
The next two drives belonged to the offense as McGough found Kraut from a yard out in drive number 12 and Christian Alexander completed a three-yard pass to Collin Olsen during the 13^th drive of the day.
 
A three-and-out ensued on the next drive as pass breakups by Treyvon Williams and Shermarke Spence coupled with a coverage sack of C. Alexander quickly ended the offense's attempt to move the ball. The defense followed that up with a pick six by Brad-Hyman Muhammad. The cornerback intercepted a pass by Maurice Alexander and took it 34 yards for the defensive score.
 
After a turnover-on-downs, the offense came out strong as McGough found Williams for 31 yards. However, a pair of incomplete passes and a false start coupled with a sack by Fermin Silva (nine-yard loss) halted the drive.
 
The offense closed out the day with a 16-yard touchdown pass from M. Alexander to Shawn Abrams. The drive, which started on the offense's own 35-yard line, was highlighted by a 44-yard completion from M. Alexander to Adrien Francois.
 
Unofficially, Williams and Francois led all receivers with 67 yards and 55 yards, respectively. On the ground Maloney posted 31 yards, while Olsen had 25 and Anthony Jones rushed for 21.
 
The Panthers will return to the practice field on Tuesday, April 12. FIU's annual Spring Game is set for Friday, April 15 7 p.m.
 
Previous Reports
Monday, March 7 – Day One / Photo Gallery
Tuesday, March 8 –  Photo Gallery
Thursday, March 10 – Day Three / Photo Gallery
Tuesday, March 22 – Day Four / Photo Gallery
Thursday, March 24 – Day Five / Photo Gallery
Friday, March 25 – Day Six / Photo Gallery
Tuesday, March 29 – Day Seven / Photo Gallery
Thursday, March 31 – Day Eight / Photo Gallery
Saturday, April 2 – Day Nine / Photo Gallery
Tuesday, April 5 – Day Ten / Photo Gallery
Thursday, April 7 – Day Eleven / Photo Gallery
 
Remaining FIU Football Spring Practice Schedule
Tuesday, April 12                9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 14               9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 15                  (7:00 p.m. – Spring Game)
 
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The 2016 FIU football season will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 1, when the Panthers host the Indiana Hoosiers.

FIU's 2016 schedule is highlighted with games against Miami Beach Bowl and 2016 C-USA champion WKU, R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl champion Louisiana Tech, St. Petersburg Bowl champion Marshall, Popeyes Bahama Bowl participant Middle Tennessee, and New Era Pinstripe Bowl participant Indiana. In addition, the Panthers will face Maryland, Massachusetts, UCF, Florida Atlantic, UTEP, Charlotte and Old Dominion. 
 
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About FIU Athletics: FIU Athletics is home to more than 400 student-athletes in 18 different sports. Athletic events are played in seven different venues on FIU's campuses (Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay), including FIU Arena and Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium.
 
About FIU: Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offer more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes $8.9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded over 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has over 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.