Kejon Owens News, Rumors, Updates - Florida International Panthers

Fewer than 10 carries Owens compiled eight rushes for 36 yards and caught their only target for five yards during Friday's 57-20 loss versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Excluding the UTSA bowl, all of Owens' other games include at least 10 rushing attempts, so him logging less Friday is quite surprising. During 2025, he recorded 213 carries for 1,334 yards and 11 touchdowns.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale

Keyone Jenkins threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Florida International to a 56-16 win over Sam Houston in a regular-season finale Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 124 yards Owens only needed 15 carries to get to 124 yards against Sam Houston on Saturday.

Impact Owens didn't get one of the four rushing touchdowns FIU had against one of the worst FBS defenses in recent memory, but that's a minor frustration for him, one imagines. After all, he's got 11 rushing scores on the season and is approaching 1,300 yards on the ground with a bowl game to go.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 yards with a TD Owens ran 21 times for 135 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 18 yards versus JSU on Saturday.

Impact While FIU's three-game win streak coincides with Joe Pesansky stepping in to start at quarterback, in all those games Owens has paced the offense. That's been the case all season, frankly. Owens stuck it out at FIU for a fifth season and has been rewarded with 190 carries that he's turned into 1,159 yards and 11 scores.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two seasonal milestones Owens ran 18 times for 84 yards and a score versus Liberty on Saturday.

Impact This was a big day for Owens. In addition to getting over 1,000 yards on the season, this was his 10th rushing touchdown.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Pesansky rallies Florida International past Liberty 34-27 in OT

Joe Pesansky threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in overtime and Mister Clark intercepted Ethan Vasko to seal Florida International’s 34-27 victory over Liberty

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for two TDs Owens ran 15 times for 68 yards and a touchdown versus MTSU on Saturday.

Impact While 68 yards isn't great, the two touchdowns more than make up for it. Owens has scored nine touchdowns, and he's had no bad games. He's rushed for over 60 yards in every contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pesansky accounts for 5 TDs as FIU beats Middle Tennessee 56-30

Joe Pesansky accounted for five touchdowns as Florida International beat Middle Tennessee 56–30

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 63 yards Owens ran 18 times for 63 yards versus Missouri State on Wednesday.

Impact This was a tough game for Owens, but largely he's had an excellent season. Owens has rushed for 872 yards and seven touchdowns through eight games, and with the rest of the conference schedule ahead of him he should breeze past 1,000 yards and get get double-digit touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shomari Lawrence rushes for 104 yards, 2 TDs against former team and Missouri State beats FIU 28-21

Jacob Clark threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Shomari Lawrence rushed for 104 yards and two scores against his former team, and Missouri State beat Florida International 28-2...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Breakthrough season continues Owens ran 20 times for 151 yards and a touchdown against KSU on Tuesday.

Impact Better late than never for the redshirt senior. This is Owens' third game of the season with over 150 rushing yards and a touchdown. Odds are he'll have his first 1,000-yard season, even if FIU is going nowhere as a team.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in road win Owens ran 22 times for 195 yards and a touchdown versus WKU on Tuesday.

Impact Owens paved the way for FIU's first road win in 11 tries. He stuck around at FIU even with a coaching change, and it has worked great for him. Through six games Owens has ran 98 times for 658 yards and six touchdowns, all personal highs already.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida International beats Western Kentucky 25-6 to snap a 10-game road losing streak

Kejon Owens rushed for a career-high 195 yards and a touchdown, Jessiah McGrew made two interceptions and Florida International beat Western Kentucky 25-6 on Tuesday night to snap...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for TD Owens ran 16 times for 67 yards and a touchdown and had four catches for 10 yards and a score Saturday against UConn.

Impact The Huskies blew out the Panthers 51-10, with Owens being about the only bright spot for his team. He's doing his best for a scuffling offense, having rushed for 463 yards and five touchdowns through five games.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

21-point second-quarter swing sends Delaware past FIU, 38-16

Nick Minicucci threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns, Jo Silver had 66 rushing yards and one touchdown, and Delaware defeated Florida International, 38-16 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets 74 yards Owens ran 15 times for 74 yards Saturday against Delaware.

Impact Owens has been the star of the show for FIU this season. He's gotten at least 12 touches in every game, and he's had over 70 rushing yards in every game as well.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge game against Owls Owens ran 19 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns against FAU on Saturday. He also caught three passes for 19 yards.

Impact Owens is certainly glad he weathered the coaching change and stuck at FIU, because he's been the star of the show. He's ran for 322 yards and four touchdowns, and he even averaged 5.2 yards per carry against Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge game against Owls Owens ran 19 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns against FAU on Saturday. He also caught three passes for 19 yards.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Owens' 2 touchdowns lead Florida International to a 38-28 win over Florida Atlantic after delay

Kejon Owens ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns to lead Florida International to a 38-28 victory over Florida Atlantic in the Shula Bowl on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for 78 yards Owens ran 15 times for 78 yards against Penn State on Saturday.

Impact Sure, Owens have 71 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in FIU's opener, but that was against Bethune-Cookman. This performance on the road against the Nittany Lions is more impressive and more encouraging going forward.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 78 yards Owens ran 15 times for 78 yards against Penn State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Penn State hosts Florida International in Week 2

The No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions meet the Florida International Panthers

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Florida International has defeated Bethune-Cookman 41-9 in their season opener

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice in season opener Owens ran 11 times for 71 yards and two touchdowns Friday versus Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Yes, it was against an FCS team, but Owens scored twice and averaged 6.5 yards per carry in the season opener. That's encouraging for Owens' chances of being the lead back for FIU after decided not to transfer with a new head coach arriving this offseason.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FIU's backfield figures to be the strength of its offense this coming season The Panthers have three veteran running backs in Ajay Allen, Devonte Lyons and Kejon Owens, and they are all getting a heavy workload this s...

MARCH 18, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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