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FIU Beats Jacksonville State 27-21, Clinches First Bowl Eligibility Since 2019

Jacksonville State now needs a home win over Western Kentucky to secure home-field for the Conference USA title game.

Overview

  • Alex Perry’s 64-yard fourth-quarter touchdown came two plays after a forced fumble at the FIU 32, flipping the lead for good.
  • Kejon Owens rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, and Joe Pesansky threw two scores, including a 1-yard touch pass to offensive lineman Chad Staley for a rare lineman TD.
  • Kicker Noah Grant converted from 35 and 42 yards, with the latter coming at 1:54 to cap 13 unanswered FIU points.
  • The result was FIU’s first win over Jacksonville State, ending the Gamecocks’ five-game streak and creating a three-way tie with Western Kentucky and Kennesaw State atop CUSA.
  • Jacksonville State was outscored 20-7 after halftime, committed two second-half turnovers, and failed on a late fourth-and-3 pass when the receiver stepped out of bounds.