Florida International Panthers 25–6 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Florida International Panthers defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 25–6 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Florida International Panthers 25, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 6.

Game summary

Florida International Panthers rolled past Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 25–6 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Keyone Jenkins (Florida International) — 183.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kejon Owens — 178.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Alex Perry — 3 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: Florida International (+0.072/play) vs Western Kentucky (-0.199/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida International Panthers	6	12	6	0	25
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	3	3	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

FIUFlorida International Panthers

+3OPP 20

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

+3OPP 34

+3OPP 38

OPP EZ

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Florida International
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 37 yards
Florida International
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-0
Field goal good from 28 yards
Western Kentucky
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 28 yards
Florida International
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 37 yards
Florida International
Q2TD
JVJackson Verdugo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-3
Keyone Jenkins pass to Jackson Verdugo for a touchdown (8 yards)
Florida International
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
18-3
Field goal good from 51 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 55 yards
Florida International
Q3TD
KOKejon Owens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Kejon Owens rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Keyone Jenkins (Florida International) — 183.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.21 EPA
Rodney Tisdale Jr. (Western Kentucky) — 68.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +0.91 EPA
Joe Pesansky (Florida International) — 20.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -0.45 EPA

Rushing

Kejon Owens (Florida International) — 178.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA
Anthony Carrie (Florida International) — 47.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Marvis Parrish (Western Kentucky) — 74.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Receiving

Alex Perry (Florida International) — 3 rec · 86.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Noah Meyers (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.26 EPA
K.D. Hutchinson (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Keyone Jenkins	Florida International	27	63.0%	183	1	+0.04	+1.21
Rodney Tisdale Jr.	Western Kentucky	7	85.7%	68	0	+0.13	+0.91
Joe Pesansky	Florida International	5	60.0%	20	0	-0.09	-0.45
JoJo Stone	Florida International	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.48	-0.48
Maverick McIvor	Western Kentucky	34	58.8%	194	0	-0.50	-17.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida International	Western Kentucky
Plays	70	63
EPA / play	+0.072	-0.199
Total EPA	+5.06	-12.53
Success rate	32.9%	38.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.008	-0.395
Rush EPA / play	+0.129	+0.166
Yards	436	392

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida International	5	55	+0.84	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	7	71	+0.41	Interception
Q1	Florida International	4	87	+3.27	Field goal
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	55	+0.63	Field goal
Q1	Florida International	6	41	-0.43	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	6	-2.60	Punt
Q2	Florida International	15	74	+0.72	Pass TD
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	13	-3.13	Interception
Q2	Florida International	3	3	-2.17	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	9	+0.29	Punt
Q2	Florida International	6	21	-0.28	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	6	32	-0.72	Field goal
Q3	Western Kentucky	5	24	-1.06	Punt
Q3	Florida International	7	33	-0.76	Punt
Q3	Western Kentucky	5	19	-1.09	Punt
Q3	Florida International	12	80	+5.69	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Florida International Panthers · Kejon Owens rushes for 84 yards (1st & 10) (+5.8 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-5.69 EPA)
Q1 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins pass to Alex Perry for 34 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.73 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass to Matthew Henry for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Florida International Panthers · Penalty (4th & 5) (+3.33 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Maverick McIvor pass intercepted (-2.99 EPA)
Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Fumble (-2.73 EPA)
Q2 · Florida International Panthers · Keyone Jenkins to Alex Perry — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

Florida International Panthers controlled the final (25–6) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Keyone Jenkins (Florida International) — 183.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Florida International at 0.072 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Florida International Panthers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Florida International Panthers 25, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 6 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Florida International Panthers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Florida International Panthers won with a final score of 25–6.

Where can I find the Florida International Panthers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757281.

Who led Florida International Panthers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Keyone Jenkins (Florida International) led passers with 183.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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