GAME 4
FIU (1-2, 0-0 CUSA) vs. Monmouth (1-2, 1-0 CAA)
DATE
Saturday, September 21, 2024
KICKOFF
6 p.m. ET
STADIUM
South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium (20,000)
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FIU FOOTBALL MEDIA AVAILABILITY – GAME 4 – vs. MONMOUTH - HOMECOMING
FIU football head coach
Mike MacIntyre and junior wide receiver
Eric Rivers and junior linebacker
Travion Barnes met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to preview this Saturday's clash with Monmouth.
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THE COACHES
FIU
Head Coach: Mike MacIntyre (Georgia Tech '89)
Overall Record: 55-84 (12th season)
Record at FIU: 9-18 (3rd season)
Monmouth
Head Coach: Kevin Callahan
Overall Record: 183-144 (32nd season)
Record at MU: 183-144 (32nd season)
QUICK HITS
- FIU will host Monmouth in its 23rd annual Homecoming game this Saturday at Pitbull Stadium.
- The Panthers will be looking to improve to 2-0 at home and for their first Homecoming win since 2019.
- Saturday's game marks the first between FIU and Monmouth in the sport of football.
PANTHERS WELCOME MONMOUTH FOR HOMECOMING SHOWDOWN
The Panthers return to South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium for the 23rd annual Homecoming game when they host Monmouth in a 6 p.m. ET kickoff.
Saturday's game will be aired on ESPN+ and called by Steve Goldstein (pxp) and Corey Brooks (analyst).
The audio broadcast can be heard on The Panther Online Network with AJ Ricketts (pxp), Billy Gil (analyst) and
Jackson McDonald (analyst) on the mic.
The pregame show on The Panther Online Network will start 15 minutes prior to kickoff and a postgame show will follow the conclusion of the contest.
The Panther Online Network can be accessed by visiting fiusports.com/listen.
UP NEXT
The Panthers conclude the two-game homestand at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium with the 2024 Conference USA opener when they host Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. ET.
The contest will also mark the final Saturday game before the start of four consecutive nationally-televised weeknight league clashes - beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at defending conference champion Liberty.
The Panthers will travel to UTEP on Wednesday, Oct. 16 before hosting Sam Houston (Oct. 22/Tues.) and New Mexico State (Oct. 29/Tues.) to close out the weeknight stretch.
FIU vs. FBS FOES
FIU will be playing an opponent from the NCAA FCS Division for the 13th time in program history when they meet Monmouth on Saturday.
The Panthers own a 9-3 record vs. FCS foes since moving to FBS in 2005. FIU has won each of its last three meetings vs. FCS opponents.
| 2005 |
Florida A&M |
W, 23-6 |
| 2013 |
Bethune-Cookman |
L, 13-34 |
| 2014 |
Bethune-Cookman |
L, 12-14 |
| 2014 |
Wagner |
W, 34-3 |
| 2015 |
NC Central |
W, 39-14 |
| 2017 |
Alcorn State |
W, 17-10 |
| 2018 |
Arkansas Pine Bluff |
W, 55-9 |
| 2019 |
New Hampshire |
W, 30-17 |
| 2020 |
Jacksonville State |
L, 10-19 |
| 2021 |
Long Island |
W, 48-10 |
| 2022 |
Bryant |
W, 38-27 (OT) |
| 2023 |
Maine |
W, 14-12 |
ABOUT MONMOUTH
Monmouth University is a private university in West Long Branch, N.J. Founded in 1933. It enrolls over 6,000 students on the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
SCOUTING MONMOUTH
Monmouth enters Saturday's clash with the Panthers with a 1-2 mark over the initial three games and fresh off a 51-22 win at Maine in its Colonial Athletic Association opener.
The Hawks dropped their opening two games at Eastern Washington (42-27) and Lafayette (40-35).
Monmouth has only had one head coach in its entire football history as Kevin Callahan has led the Hawks for each of their 32 years of existence. He boasts a 183-144 mark over that span entering Saturday.
The Hawks are averaging 37.6 points over the first three games and are led by quarterback Derek Robertson, who has completed over 64 percent of his passes - for 1,135 yards and 11 touchdowns.
A total of six Monmouth receivers have hauled in a touchdown pass over the first three contests. Leading the group is Josh Derry - with four TDs and 362 yards - including a long grab of 94 yards. He is averaging 22.6 yards per reception.
Monmouth employs a multiple running back system that has seen a total of three different players have between 18-26 carries over three games. Rodney Nelson is the leading ground gainer with 130 yards and a score. Sone Ntoh has a team-best four rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Hawks are allowing 24.6 points per game in 2024. They have surrendered an average of 175.0 yards on the ground and 278.0 through the air.
A total of six Monmouth defensive players have between 15-18 stops. The Hawks have only forced one turnover this season - a fumble recovery. They have not intercepted a pass this season.
FIU ALL-TIME HOMECOMING RESULTS
Homecoming (9-13)
Date Opponent Result Score
| 10/26/02 |
Gardner-Webb |
L |
14-17 |
| 10/25/03# |
Holy Cross |
W |
34-23 |
| 11/13/04 |
No. 6 Georgia Southern |
L |
32-53 |
| 11/19/05# |
WKU |
W |
38-35 |
| 11/18/06 |
Louisiana |
L |
7-17 |
| 11/17/07 |
Louisiana |
L |
28-38 |
| 11/8/08 |
Arkansas State |
W |
22-21 |
| 11/14/09 |
North Texas |
W |
35-28 |
| 11/6/10 |
ULM |
W |
42-35 |
| 10/1/11 |
Duke |
L |
27-31 |
| 10/13/12 |
Middle Tennessee |
L |
20-34 |
| 10/12/13 |
UAB |
L |
24-27 |
| 10/18/14 |
No. 25 Marshall |
L |
13-45 |
| 10/24/15 |
Old Dominion |
W |
41-12 |
| 10/22/16 |
Louisiana Tech |
L |
24-44 |
| 11/4/17 |
UTSA |
W |
14-7 |
| 10/20/18 |
Rice |
W |
36-17 |
| 10/12/19 |
Charlotte |
W |
48-23 |
| 10/10/20 |
Middle Tennessee |
L |
28-31 |
| 10/23/21 |
Western Kentucky |
L |
19-34 |
| 10/8/22 |
Connecticut |
L |
12-33 |
| 9/23/23 |
Liberty |
L |
6-38 |
PANTHERS PULL OFF FIRST AT FAU
FIU blocked a punt and a field goal in the same game for the first time in program history at Florida Atlantic on Sept. 14.
Junior
Eddie Walls III blocked a 39-yard field goal attempt by Florida Atlantic with 1:49 left in first half.
Prior to that, redshirt freshman
Luby Maurice Jr. blocked a punt at the 10:48 mark of the first quarter, it marked the first blocked punt for FIU since Sept. 25, 2021 at Central Michigan (Rishard Dames).
NOTABLES FROM FLORIDA ATLANTIC
- Contest marked the 22nd all-time meeting between FIU and Florida Atlantic in the Shula Bowl.
- Game was delayed by one hour and 42 minutes due to lightning and storms in the area.
- Senior C'Quan Jnopierre opened the game with a 31-yard kickoff return – his longest of the season at the time.
- Sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins was a perfect 3-for-3 on the opening drive of the game for 64 yards and a 32-yard TD pass to junior Eric Rivers.
- The FIU defense forced Florida Atlantic to punt on each of its first four possessions.
- FIU had four turnovers in the first half – two fumbles lost and two interceptions. The miscues resulted in a total of 17 of Florida Atlantic's 24 points in the first half.
- Junior linebacker Travion Barnes finished with a season-high 15 tackles to lead the FIU defense.
- FIU wide receiver Eric Rivers finished with six catches for 101 yards – his first career 100-yard receiving performance.
- FIU sophomore JuJu Lewis scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard catch with 9:42 left in regulation.
THE SHULA BOWL CONTINUES...
FIU and Florida Atlantic University have agreed to play in a four-game non-conference series beginning with this season's meeting in Boca Raton.
The Panthers and Owls will next square off on FIU's Miami campus in 2025.
The final two games will take place at FAU (2026) and FIU (2027).
The rivalry, which dates back to the 2002 season, is known as 'The Shula Bowl'. The game's annual winner receives the Don Shula Award, which is named after former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula.
Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins for 26 seasons and is the NFL's all-time winningest coach with 347 career victories, was connected to both FIU's and FAU's first head coach.
Florida Atlantic's first head coach Howard Schnellenberger was an assistant of Shula in the 1970s, while FIU's initial head coach Don Strock, was a quarterback under Shula in the 1970s and 1980s.
'The Shula Bowl' pays homage to Shula, South Florida football and the ties and history of both FIU and Florida Atlantic universities.
FIU DEFENSIVE BOSS DEWITT NAMED COORDINATOR OF WEEK
FIU football defensive coordinator
Jovan Dewitt was honored as the Conference USA Defensive Coordinator of the Week by 247Sports following the Panthers' 52-16 win over Central Michigan on Sept. 7.
The Panthers' defense matched program records with six total turnovers and five interceptions in the Week 2 win over the Chippewas.
PANTHERS DEFENSE TIES RECORD FOR MOST TURNOVERS
The FIU football team forced a total of six turnovers in the 52-16 win over Central Michigan on Sept. 7 - tying the most turnovers forced in a single game in program history.
The Panthers posted a total of five interceptions in the win over the Chippewas, by five different players and forced one fumble.
The six turnovers mark the third time that FIU has pulled the trick - matching totals at UAB on Sept. 27, 2014 and vs. Florida A&M on Nov. 27, 2004.
FIVE INTERCEPTIONS VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN TIE PROGRAM MARK
The Panthers pulled down five interceptions in the win over Central Michigan on Sept. 7 - tying the program record for most in a single game.
A total of five different players hauled in picks for the Panthers, including
Jamal Potts,
Percy Courtney Jr.,
JoJo Evans,
Antonio Patterson and
Brian Blades II.
Blades also ran his interception back 22 yards for his first career touchdown.
The interceptions for Courtney Jr., Blades and Patterson marked the first of their respective collegiate careers. Evans marked his first since joining FIU.
The five interceptions tied the total the Panthers posted against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 26, 2005.
PANTHERS RACE OUT TO BIGGEST LEAD SINCE 2019
The Panthers opened its win over Central Michigan with an early 28-0 advantage - its largest lead since defeating UMass 44-0 on Oct. 5, 2019.
KEYONE JENKINS EARNS FIRST CUSA POW HONOR
Sophomore quarterback
Keyone Jenkins was selected as the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, for the period ending Sept. 7.
Jenkins led the Panthers' offense to their highest single-game point total since 2018 in FIU's 52-16 win over Central Michigan at Pitbull Stadium on Saturday night.
Overall, Jenkins accounted for three touchdowns and a two-point conversion in the convincing victory over the Chippewas. He threw for a pair of touchdowns, as well as a successful two-point conversion and also posted another score on a four-yard rush. He also logged a career-long 34-yard run in the home-opening win.
Jenkins finished the game 10-of-18 through the air for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He was also a factor on the ground as he rushed for 42 yards and a score on five carries.
The 52 points scored marked the most by FIU vs. a FBS foe since notching 66 vs. UMass on Sept. 15, 2018 and marked the most ever by the Panthers in a home opener.
Jenkins is the first FIU player recognized with a weekly conference honor this season.
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