FIU quarterback Jake Medlock had his best game statistically as a Panther last week, throwing for 380 yards against Middle Tennessee State. All those yards, however, couldnt take away the hurt of a 34-30 loss.

I would have settled for 1 yard passing, even a half-yard, if that would have gotten us the win, Medlock said. I just want a W. Thats all I want, and it doesnt matter how we get it.

Wins have been a rarity for FIU this season; the Panthers are 1-6 with an 0-3 Sun Belt Conference record.

In the fourth game of this season, Medlock broke his foot against Louisville and sat out the next two contests against Louisiana-Lafayette and Arkansas State both losses.

Hes a tough guy, FIU coach Mario Cristobal said of Medlock. Youre not going to find guys tougher than him, and youre not going to find guys that are more committed than him. Hes the kind of guy you want at that quarterback position.

Hes a leader, hes smart, hes tough, and hes a worker.

Against Middle Tennessee, he was also efficient, completing 24 of 38 passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions. The 380 yards are the second-highest by an FIU quarterback in the schools brief 10-year football history, only behind Paul McCalls 400 yards in a 57-50 overtime loss to Florida Atlantic in 2008.

Hes throwing the ball well, Cristobal said. Hes throwing the ball on time, and he has become a real strong team leader. His best football is ahead of him, and we expect him to have a great career here at FIU.

He knows he can do even better, and hes hungry to do better.

As for the broken foot, which has been heavily wrapped, Cristobal said, Hes still banged up. Hes not even close to 100 percent.

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FIU Panthers’ Jake Medlock puts team’s success above self