MIAMI – Take a look back at the Panthers' 34-15 road win at Charlotte on Saturday afternoon, which saw FIU score 34 unanswered points as it rolled to the convincing road victory.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM SATURDAY'S WIN AT CHARLOTTE
- Defense forced a season-high five turnovers – the most by FIU since Nov. 15, 2014 vs. Middle Tennessee.
- FIU scored a touchdown on each of its opening four possessions for the first time since Oct. 10, 2015 vs. UTEP.
- Sophomore quarterback Grayson James finished with over 300 yards passing for the first time in his collegiate career as he completed 26-of-34 passes for 306 yards and a TD.
- Overall, James was responsible for three total TDs as he ran for a pair while adding 53 rushing yards.
- Senior Tyrese Chambers returned to action after missing last week's game with an injury and recorded 10 catches for a season-best 143 yards.
- Sophomore Kris Mitchell added a career-high eight receptions for 84 yards and a TD.
- FIU posted a shutout in the first half for the first time since blanking UMass in the opening 30 minutes on Oct. 5, 2019.
- Junior linebacker Shaun Peterson Jr. posted a strip sack and recovered the fumble in the opening quarter to set up FIU's first scoring drive.
- It marked his second strip sack and recovery this season after pulling it off against Bryant in the season opener on Sept. 1.
- Defense finished the game with a season-best five sacks – Shaun Peterson Jr. led all with a career-best three.
UP NEXT
The Panthers return home next week for a nationally televised showdown on Friday, Oct. 28 vs. Louisiana Tech on CBS Sports Network. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
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