MIAMI (Aug. 16, 2015) – On Sunday evening, the FIU football team held an intra-squad scrimmage where the offense faced the defense for 11 series.
The first two series went in favor of the defense. The first series lasted four plays before an incomplete pass from
Alex McGough to
Clinton Taylor halted the drive. Series two resulted in a three-and-out thanks in part to a quarterback hurry by
Lars Koht and a sack by
Marques Cheeks.
The offense took charge in the third series, putting together a 14-play, 74-yard drive ending with a 1-yard touchdown pass from McGough to
Anthony Jones. The offense converted five first downs during a drive that was highlighted by
Thomas Owens who had two catches for 26 yards.
Drive four once again went in favor of the offense as
Bud Martin led the Panthers 70 yards on nine plays. Martin went 4-of-5 for 42 yards and a 9-yard touchdown pass to
Akil Dan-Fodio. Running back
Lamarq Caldwell also gained 28 yards on four carries.
A pass breakup by
Emmanuel Lubin ended the fifth series after a pass breakup on third and two.
Series six resulted in a touchdown for the offense.
Trey Anderson scored on a 12-yard run capping a 13-play, 74-yard drive.
Drives seven, eight and nine saw the defense shut the door on the offense. During drive 10,
Maurice Alexander had the offense moving before a 9-yard sack by
RJ Harris ended the drive.
The final series of the night was a 3-play, 42-yard drive that ended with a 37-yard touchdown pass from M. Alexander to
Mark Hutchinson.
The Panthers are off on Monday and will return to the practice field on Tuesday.
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Day 11 - http://www.fiusports.com/galleries/?gallery=119 Remaining FIU Football Fall Practice ScheduleMonday, Aug. 17 NO PRACTICE
Tuesday, Aug. 18 (8:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 19 (8:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m./7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 20 (8:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
Friday, Aug. 21 (8:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m./7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 22 (8:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 23 NO PRACTICE
Monday, Aug. 24 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
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The 2015 FIU football season will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Panthers travel to Orlando, Fla., to take on the UCF Knights. FIU's home opener will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Panthers host the N.C. Central Eagles.
FIU's 2015 schedule is highlighted with games against Boca Raton Bowl and 2014 C-USA champion Marshall, Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl champion Louisiana Tech, Popeyes Bahamas Bowl champion WKU, Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl participant UCF, and Gildan New Mexico Bowl participant UTEP. In addition, the Panthers will face Indiana, N.C. Central, UMass, Middle Tennessee, Old Dominion, Florida Atlantic and Charlotte.
FIU Football 2015 season ticket packages are currently available. Fans can purchase online at FIUSports.com or over the phone by calling (305) FIU-GAME.
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2015 FIU Football ScheduleSept. 3 at UCF [CBSSN]; 6 p.m.
Sept. 12 at Indiana [BTN]; 8 p.m.
Sept. 19 N.C. CENTRAL; 6 p.m.Sept. 26 at Louisiana Tech* [FCS]; 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 at UMass
Oct. 10 UTEP* [ASN]; 12 p.m. Oct. 17 at Middle Tennessee* [FOX TBD]; TBA
Oct. 24 OLD DOMINION*; 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Florida Atlantic* [ASN]; 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 7 CHARLOTTE* [ASN]; 12 p.m. Nov. 14 at Marshall* [FOX TBD]; TBA
Nov. 21 WKU* [FOX TBD]; TBA * denotes Conference USA Games Home games at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium are capitalized and bolded #####
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/.
