Maine Black Bears vs. Florida International Panthers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida International Panthers defeated Maine Black Bears 14–12 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Maine Black Bears 12, Florida International Panthers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maine Black Bears	3	3	6	0	12
Florida International Panthers	0	6	0	0	14

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• incomplete (Maine) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
• Anthony Harris (Maine) — 0.0 yds · -1.46 EPA/play -1.46 EPA
• incomplete (Florida International) — 0.0 yds · -1.56 EPA/play -1.56 EPA

Rushing

• Tristen Kenan (Maine) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD -0.52 EPA
• John Gay (Maine) — 59.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Shomari Lawrence (Florida International) — 32.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Montigo Moss (Maine) — 3 rec · 50.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Kris Mitchell (Florida International) — 7 rec · 182.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Jamie Lamson (Maine) — 7 rec · 63.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
incomplete	Maine	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56
Anthony Harris	Maine	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.46	-1.46
incomplete	Florida International	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.56	-1.56
Keyone Jenkins	Florida International	35	42.9%	262	1	-0.10	-3.66
Derek Robertson	Maine	48	47.9%	192	0	-0.10	-4.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Maine	Florida International
Plays	90	59
EPA / play	-0.254	-0.215
Total EPA	-22.88	-12.69
Success rate	34.4%	35.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.137	-0.145
Rush EPA / play	-0.401	-0.325
Yards	398	336

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida International	2	15	+1.28	Ended
Q1	Florida International	7	15	-4.90	Punt
Q1	Maine	12	51	-12.39	Fumble
Q1	Florida International	10	83	+1.59	Ended
Q1	Maine	3	4	-2.76	Punt
Q1	Florida International	4	-3	-6.25	Ended
Q1	Maine	4	28	-1.38	Field goal
Q1	Florida International	7	48	-1.95	Interception
Q1	Maine	8	19	-3.22	Punt
Q2	Florida International	3	-5	-3.12	Punt
Q2	Maine	6	32	-1.10	Missed FG
Q2	Florida International	3	7	-1.76	Punt
Q2	Maine	8	35	-2.15	Field goal
Q2	Florida International	3	69	+5.86	Pass TD
Q2	Maine	7	40	+1.03	Ended
Q3	Maine	12	87	+8.29	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Maine Black Bears · Fumble (-8.05 EPA)
2. Q2 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins pass to Kris Mitchell for a touchdown (62 yards) (+6.02 EPA)
3. Q3 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins pass to Kris Mitchell for 46 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.75 EPA)
4. Q1 · Maine Black Bears · Fumble (-4.59 EPA)
5. Q1 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins sacked for a loss of 9 yards (4th & 4) (-3.7 EPA)
6. Q4 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins pass to Dean Patterson for 36 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.36 EPA)
7. Q4 · Maine Black Bears · Derek Robertson pass to Jamie Lamson for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.14 EPA)
8. Q2 · Maine Black Bears · Field goal missed (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida International Panthers controlled the final (14–12) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: incomplete (Maine) — yds.
• EPA edge: Florida International at -0.215 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Maine Black Bears vs Florida International Panthers?

Maine Black Bears 12, Florida International Panthers 14 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Maine Black Bears vs Florida International Panthers?

Florida International Panthers won with a final score of 12–14.

Where can I find the Maine Black Bears vs Florida International Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520153.

Who led Maine Black Bears vs Florida International Panthers in passing?

incomplete (Maine) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Maine Black Bears at Florida International Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.