FIU rushes for six touchdowns in 42-9 win over Bethune-Cookman

MIAMI AP Keyone Jenkins and Kejon Owens each ran for two touchdowns as Florida International rolled to a - win over Bethune-Cookman in a season opener for both teams on Friday night The meeting started an hour and minutes late due to a weather delay Owens rushed for a -yard number in the first quarter and had yards on attempts FIU scored points in the second quarter starting with a -yard run from Owens for his second touchdown Jenkins had a -yard scramble for a tally and Devonte Lyons ran yards for another to make it - Jenkins scored again on a keeper and finished with three yards on five carries He was for passing for yards Anthony Carrie scored in the fourth quarter for the Panthers who tied a school record with six rushing touchdowns It was FIU s first win over Bethune-Cookman after losing four straight Juan Dominguez went - on field goals for Bethune-Cookman connecting from and yards out Timmy McClain went for and had yards for the Wildcats FIU s win is the first for new head coach Willie Simmons who came to FIU after coaching running backs for Duke