Kennesaw State survived a back-and-forth battle against Florida International, securing a 27-26 victory in Week 13. The Owls mounted a late fourth-quarter surge to cover the spread and outlast the Panthers in a contest that saw 14 lead changes.

Florida International dominated the second quarter, scoring 20 points to establish an early lead. The Panthers' offense moved the ball effectively, with quarterback Keyone Jenkins completing a 52-yard pass to Dean Patterson and later connecting with Eric Rivers for a touchdown. Jenkins finished with 204 passing yards, while Devonte Lyons rushed for 99 yards.

Kennesaw State's defense made crucial plays throughout, particularly in the opening half, and the home team chipped away with a field goal in the first quarter and a touchdown in the second. The Owls' decisive moment came in the fourth quarter when they scored 10 points to seal the narrow victory.

The game exceeded the over-under line of 42 points, finishing at 53 total points in an action-packed contest that kept both teams competitive until the final whistle.