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FIU Stuns Western Kentucky 25-6 on Road, Upends C-USA Race

A dominant run game with a 3-0 turnover edge reshaped the Conference USA standings and knocked WKU from first place.

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NEWARK, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 3: Koron Hayward #34 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers runs the ball to score a pick-six touchdown during the third quarter against the Delaware Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium on October 3, 2025 in Newark, Delaware. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
NEWARK, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 3: Maverick McIvor #7 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers practices passes during the game against the Delaware Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium on October 3, 2025 in Newark, Delaware. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Florida International beat Western Kentucky 25-6 in Bowling Green on Tuesday, controlling possession and outgaining the hosts 453-341.
  • Kejon Owens rushed for a career-high 195 yards, including an 84-yard run, and added a third-quarter touchdown.
  • Freshman Jessiah McGrew recorded two interceptions as FIU finished plus-three in turnovers and held WKU without a touchdown.
  • WKU quarterback Maverick McIvor was limited to 159 passing yards with three interceptions before a late series by freshman Rodney Tisdale Jr.
  • The win snapped FIU’s 10-game road skid and five-game series drought; FIU is now 3-3 (1-1 C-USA), WKU falls to 5-2 (3-1), and Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State share first place in the league.