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09/05 21:29 CDT Gramatica kicks 4 FGs, USF gives new head coach Hartline a 19-9
win over Florida International
Gramatica kicks 4 FGs, USF gives new head coach Hartline a 19-9 win over
Florida International
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --- Nico Gramatica kicked four field goals and USF pulled away
in the fourth quarter to beat Florida International 19-9 on Saturday night and
give first-time head coach Brian Hartline a victory in a season opener for both
teams.
Hartline, longtime Ohio State assistant, replaced Alex Golesh, now Auburn's
head coach.
Leading 6-3, Tayvion Beasley's interception set the Bulls up at the Panthers'
35. D.J. Crowther carried the ball eight times and scored from the 1 as his
teammates pushed him into the end zone with 13 minutes to go.
A fumble on FIU's next possession led to Gramatica's third field goal, a
30-yarder, and an interception by Tavin Ward off a tipped pass led to
Gramatica's fourth from 29 yards with 1:44 remaining.
Gramatica, son of former NFL kicker Martin Gramatica, also had field goals of
53 and 37 yards.
FIU outgained USF 381-208 but turned the ball over on downs four times. JJ Kohl
threw for 301 yards but was intercepted twice and lost a fumble. He threw a
21-yard TD pass to James Resar as time expired.
Up Next
FIU: Home against Buffalo next Saturday.
USF: At Army next Saturday for an American Conference game.
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