JJ Kohl throws for 3 touchdowns and catches another to lead FIU over Buffalo 33-20
JJ Kohl had a stellar performance, completing 21 of 36 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching a scoring pass for the Florida International victory over Buffalo. The Panthers took an early 14-3 lead in the first quarter after Kohl ran for a 19-yard touchdown on a trick play. He extended the lead to 21-3 with a 14-yard TD pass to Maguire Anderson before halftime.
Kohl then connected with Jojo Stone for a 68-yard TD reception, increasing the margin to 27-14 at the break. Robert Czeremcha's 36-yard field goal later in the third quarter saw FIU cruising with a 16-point lead. Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine sealed the win with an interception in the fourth quarter. Stone finished with 99 receiving yards and a touchdown, Anderson added 99 yards and two scores.
Kohl completed 31 of his 36 passes against Buffalo, including his 300-plus yard game and career-high 31 completions. Buffalo's Jaso Jason Wright was 13 of 27 for 185 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Chance Morrow contributed 173 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Bulls. This marked the first matchup between the historically competitive programs.
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