Fresh off a 24-21 comeback victory against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, the FIU Panthers (4-2, 2-0 C-USA) are sitting on top of the Conference USA East division. With half the season officially in the books, the Panthers will look to continue their strong start to the season as they host the Rice Owls […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The Panthers’ aerial assault was firing on all cylinders against Arkansas-Pine Bluff as quarterback James Morgan threw for four touchdowns and led FIU to a 55-9 victory at Riccardo Silva Stadium. Morgan thrived against the Golden Lions’ defense and finished the game with 341 passing yards and four touchdowns […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Linebacker Sage Lewis is next in line to take over as the next great defender for the FIU Panthers. Going into his redshirt junior season, he possesses the most experience throughout the linebacking position and might be one of the most physically talented players on the roster. A year […]
By Mark Saavedra/Contributing Writer The Football team suited up for the first time since the tough 28-3 loss in the Gasparilla Bowl. Alex McGough, Treyvon Williams and Anthony Wint are just a few of the team’s veterans who have graduated. With positions to be filled, the team has a lot of questions to answer. Sage […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The Panthers’ defense will undergo a significant change this offseason, as numerous defensive player makers have graduated from the team. This year’s Spring Training will play a key role in solidifying the holes in the team’s defense. With the departure of former starting inside linebacker Anthony Wint, the Panthers’ head […]
By Joshua James/Contributing Writer The Panthers’ defensive line is off to an impressive start to the season and has been finding success against opposing teams. So far, FIU’s defense is only allowing 203.2 passing yards-per-game and through six-games have secured eight sacks. Through the first six-games of this season, the Panthers have had 39 […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Defensive end Fermin Silva was named the Conference USA Football Defensive Player of the Week, for the week of Oct. 14. This is the first conference accolade of Silva’s collegiate career. The Miami native recorded eight solo tackles and two sacks in FIU’s 23-10 victory over Tulane on Saturday, Oct. […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Recently hired FIU defensive line coach, Kenny Holmes, is a familiar face for Head Coach Butch Davis. Having played defensive end for the University of Miami during Butch’s tenure with the Miami Hurricanes, the two football figures have been managed to reunite with one another. The former collegiate star spent […]
David Drucker/Contributing Writer Panther football’s annual recruiting process is underway. The team’s newest class looks to include a solid foundation along with a several three-star players at key positions. As in years past, FIU is finding many of its commits in its own backyard. Three-star guard and commit Richerd Desir-Jones attends St. Thomas Aquinas in […]
