Just as they have all night, the FIU defense stands strong and forces a turnover on downs. Elisha Baldridge pressured the QB, while Da'Vontae Floyd and DeAndre Boykins had the key coverage on 4th down. The Panthers take over on offense to begin the 4th quarter. #CFB

On a 3rd down and 17, NMSU QB Adam Damante throws a STRIKE to AJ Williams III for a 32-yard gain. Very impressive throw from the QB to get the Aggies over midfield and keep the drive going. #CFB

Once again, the FIU offense stalls out in the red zone. Tory Gethers had a key TFL for NMSU on 1st down. On 3rd down, Kohl could not connect with an open Maguire Anderson in the end zone.

Robert Czeremcha drills another FG, and with 3:04 in the 3rd, FIU leads 16-3. #CFB

After some strong runs from Devonte Lyons, JJ Kohl hits Greg Gaines III for a first down, thanks to a diving catch from the WR. After a quick review, the call is upheld, and the Panthers are into the red zone. #FIU #CFB

FIU's defense is flying around, and they force a punt after the scoring drive. Brayshawn Littlejohn stuffed the run play, Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine blew up a short pass play on 2nd down, and Kenton Simmons had an impressive 3rd-down sack. #FIU #CFB

7 points is a real game in the third quarter. FIU holding on with 12 minutes left and New Mexico State moving the ball. This one's got time to flip. Catch it on ESPN2.
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DROP EVERYTHING. Kennesaw State leads by 2. Ten minutes left. Jacksonville State is driving. A 1-3 team is about to pull off something nobody saw coming. On CBSSN.
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2nd half is about to begin here at FIU, with the Panthers leading 10-3. FIU will get the ball first; any score would be massive for the Panthers to make this a two-score game. #CFB

Between James Jones and TJ Washington Jr., New Mexico State moved the ball up to midfield ahead of halftime. However, the FIU defense stalled the drive. Lawrence Johnson rocked a WR for a PBU, while RJ Moss Jr. had a key PBU on 3rd down. The Aggies are forced to punt. #CFB

Kennesaw State leads by 2. Fourth quarter knocking. B. Munroe has 127 yards and Jacksonville State is not done. Watch this finish on CBSSN.
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After a holding call wipes out a Devonte Lyons TD, FIU has to settle for a FG. Robert Czeremcha drills it, and the Panthers now lead 10-3. #FIU #CFB

FIU's run game is finding some momentum on this drive as well. Devonte Lyons got loose for an 18-yard gain, while two nice runs from Sterling Joseph have the Panthers in the red zone. Very good balance from the Panthers on this drive. #CFB

FIU's defense stands tall in the red zone, forcing a FG attempt from the Aggies. LB Pickle Stewart had the key tackle on 2nd down, while DB Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine had a big PBU on 3rd down.

The FG is good, and FIU now leads 7-3. #CFB

FIU, thanks to an impressive tackle in space from Ryan Gadson on 3rd down, brings up a 4th-and-inches.
However, the Aggies convert it, and on the next play, Terrione Graveds secures a 13-yard reception to get inside the FIU red zone. #CFB

New Mexico State, on a key 3rd down, converts and moves deep into FIU territory. Adam Damante threw a strike to Terrione Graves, who raced for a 26-yard gain. #CFB

TD, FIU!
Anthony Carrie caps off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run. The Panthers capitalize on the turnover with points, and after the PAT, #FIU leads 7-0. #CFB

FIU's offense is on the move! After a strike from JJ Kohl to Maguire Anderson puts the Panthers in the red zone, two runs from Anthony Carrie give them a first-and-goal opportunity. #FIU #CFB

23 seconds left, Kennesaw State up 2, and the Gamecocks have the ball. One possession. R. Collins has been dialing it in all half. This one is a real one on CBSSN.
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TURNOVER!
On a deep pass from New Mexico State, Wesley Miller snags the interception and returns it all the way to midfield. The great play from the defensive back gives the Panthers their best field position of the day. #FIU #CFB

Not much offense is happening so far, as FIU is forced to punt once again. Tory Gethers, on a key 3rd down, stuffed Devonte Lyons on a run to end the drive. #CFB