Florida International University football defeated Buffalo 33-20 in its home opener Saturday evening at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. The victory improved Florida International University to 1-1, while Buffalo fell to 1-1. Florida International University led 21-6 at halftime.
JJ Kohl led the offense with 367 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. He also caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Jojo Stone. Florida International University totaled 540 yards, including 386 passing yards and 154 rushing yards, while Buffalo finished with 308 total yards.
Anderson and Stone Produce Big Plays
Maguire Anderson caught five passes for a career-high 99 yards and two touchdowns. Jojo Stone added a career-high 98 receiving yards and one touchdown, including a 68-yard scoring reception from Kohl.
Florida International University also scored on a trick play when Devonte Lyons pitched the ball to Stone, who threw to Kohl for the 19-yard touchdown. Robert Czeremcha made field goals of 36 and 35 yards.
Defense Seals the Victory
Elisha Baldridge recorded six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Deejay Holmes Jr. added a sack and a forced fumble, while Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine made a late interception to seal the victory.
The 2026 season marks Florida International University’s 25th season of football competition. The program’s first season came in 2002.
Source: Original report