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FIU edges Missouri State with late field goal after Lyons' strong performance

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

FIU edges Missouri State with late field goal after Lyons' strong performance

Summary

Devonte Lyons ran for a career-high 216 yards and scored two touchdowns as Florida International University defeated Missouri State 20-17 on November 7, 2026. Lyons' 17-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put FIU ahead 17-6 before Missouri State tied the game at 17-all. Robert Czeremcha kicked a 42-yard field goal late in the game, securing the win for FIU, which ended a three-game losing streak. Missouri State's Henry Belin IV threw for 225 yards but could not drive the team past the FIU defense in the final moments. Both teams are set to return to action next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Devonte Lyons recorded 216 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
•Czeremcha's late field goal capped a 10-play drive.
•Missouri State tied the game with a fumble return touchdown.
•FIU ended a three-game losing streak with the win.
•Both teams will play again next Saturday.

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1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Lyons runs for career-high 216 yards and Czeremcha kicks late FG to lift FIU over Missouri State

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MIAMI (AP) — Devonte Lyons ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, and Robert Czeremcha kicked a 42-yard field goal late in the game to give Florida International a 20-17 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night. Lyons scored on a 17-yard run early in the fourth quarter that stretched the FIU lead to 17-6.
— Yahoo Sports

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