Florida International Panthers 33–27 Sam Houston Bearkats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Florida International Panthers defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 33–27 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Florida International Panthers 33, Sam Houston Bearkats 27.

Game summary

Florida International Panthers edged Sam Houston Bearkats 33–27 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 310.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.05 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shomari Lawrence — 54.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Noah Smith — 9 rec, 95.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sam Houston (+0.015/play) vs Florida International (-0.004/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida International Panthers	3	6	6	3	33
Sam Houston Bearkats	0	9	0	9	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

FIUFlorida International Panthers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 19

SHSUSam Houston Bearkats

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida International
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 24 yards
Florida International
Q2TD
SLShomari Lawrence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Shomari Lawrence rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q2TD
ESElijah Sohn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Keegan Shoemaker pass to Elijah Sohn for a touchdown (10 yards)
Sam Houston
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Florida International
Q3TD
KOKejon Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Kejon Owens rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Sam Houston
Q4TD
NSNoah Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for a touchdown (20 yards)
Sam Houston
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 32 yards
Florida International
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 36 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 310.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.42 EPA
Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 0.0 yds · -0.73 EPA/play -0.73 EPA
Keyone Jenkins (Florida International) — 136.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -6.80 EPA

Rushing

Shomari Lawrence (Florida International) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 33.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Kejon Owens (Florida International) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.44 EPA

Receiving

Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 9 rec · 95.0 yds +0.51 EPA
Kris Mitchell (Florida International) — 6 rec · 30.0 yds -0.22 EPA
John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 7 rec · 36.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	45	68.9%	310	2	+0.05	+2.42
Noah Smith	Sam Houston	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.73	-0.73
Keyone Jenkins	Florida International	41	58.5%	136	0	-0.17	-6.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida International	Sam Houston
Plays	75	67
EPA / play	-0.004	+0.015
Total EPA	-0.32	+1.00
Success rate	37.3%	46.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.166	+0.037
Rush EPA / play	+0.197	-0.033
Yards	321	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida International	6	17	-1.73	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	7	55	-4.62	Interception
Q1	Florida International	4	13	-3.34	Ended
Q1	Sam Houston	3	2	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Florida International	8	29	-1.07	Field goal
Q1	Sam Houston	6	30	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Florida International	3	4	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	5	42	+0.56	Ended
Q2	Florida International	10	70	+5.23	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	9	77	+6.52	Pass TD
Q2	Florida International	3	4	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	16	79	-1.40	Punt
Q3	Florida International	15	93	+8.89	Rush TD
Q3	Sam Houston	10	71	+5.88	Pass TD
Q4	Florida International	7	24	-0.95	Punt
Q4	Sam Houston	5	42	+0.34	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted (-9.0 EPA)
Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Noah Smith for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Elijah Sohn for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Florida International Panthers · Fumble (-3.55 EPA)
Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Malik Phillips for 23 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.41 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Blocked Field Goal (40 yards) (-3.18 EPA)
Q3 · Florida International Panthers · Shomari Lawrence rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+2.98 EPA)
Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker to Al'vonte Woodard — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Florida International Panthers controlled the final (33–27) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 310.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Sam Houston at 0.015 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 Florida International Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Florida International Panthers 33, Sam Houston Bearkats 27 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida International Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Florida International Panthers won with a final score of 33–27.

Where can I find the Florida International Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520331.

Who led Florida International Panthers vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) led passers with 310.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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