25 Moments in 25 Seasons: T.Y. Hilton’s Punt Return TD on his First Touch as a Panther

MIAMI — As FIU football continues its 25 Moments in 25 Seasons chronological timeline in celebration of the program’s upcoming 25th season in 2026, our next moment features FIU legend and NFL Pro Bowler T.Y. Hilton’s 74-yard punt return touchdown at 14th-ranked Kansas on Aug. 30, 2008, his first-ever touch in a Panther uniform. MADE IN DADE Widely considered as the best athlete in Dade County as a prep, T.Y. Hilton starred on the football field and the basketball court during his time at Miami Springs High School. Averaging 18.7 yards per catch as a senior, Hilton racked up 785…