Sam Houston Clinches Bowl Eligibility with Win Over FIU

Sam Houston's 10-7 victory over Florida International marks a successful FBS transition, while FIU faces a tough road ahead.

Sam Houston State University secured a 10-7 win against Florida International University, becoming bowl eligible in their first FBS season.
FIU's starting quarterback, Keyone Jenkins, was benched due to a poor performance and a shoulder injury, leading to Chayden Peery stepping in.
Peery, making his Division I debut, completed 7-of-12 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown, offering a brief offensive spark for FIU.
The game was marked by defensive prowess, with FIU holding Sam Houston to just 207 total yards and forcing multiple missed field goals.
FIU, now 2-6, needs to win all remaining games to avoid a sixth consecutive losing season, highlighting ongoing challenges under coach Mike MacIntyre.