What now for the FIU football team?
Where do the Panthers go from here? Well there are some positives and negatives sides as they begin their off-season.
Ron Turner
Panthers’ 2015 Season Ends in Crushing Defeat
After getting embarrassed by Marshall University 52-0 just a week prior, the Panthers’ loss margin actually increased against WKU. FIU (5-7, 3-5) got demolished by the Hilltoppers (9-2, 7-0) in a 63-7 blowout.
FIU’s postseason hopes depend on Western Kentucky Showdown
For the Panthers, this is their final chance at making a bowl game. If the Panthers can use that extra motivation to fuel their play against WKU, an upset is very possible.
FIU Embarrassed in Road Loss to Marshall
It’s bad enough that FIU didn’t score any points, but that doesn’t even tell the whole story of just how inefficient the offense was.
Wakefield becomes Conference-USA Player of the Week
The senior had a career high seven tackles, four sacks and five tackles for loss. Adding with a 48-31 victory, Wakefield tied a school record for most sacks and tackle for loss in a game.
Heavily-Favored Panthers Expected to Defeat Charlotte in Close Game
The Panthers (4-5, 2-3) return home this Saturday, Nov. 7, to play a University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers team (2-6, 0-5) that is still searching for their first win in Conference USA.
Disappointing Performance Costs FIU Shula Bowl and Chance at a Bowl Game
Despite having a significantly better record and being an overall better team all season long, the Panthers went into Boca Raton and got smoked by FAU.
Pete’s Picks- Panthers were No Show against their rivals
The Panthers played completely flat the entire game. It feels like they left everything in Miami and didn’t put much of a fight against the Owls.
Don Shula Bowl a gateway to Panther’s postseason
This Saturday, Oct. 31, while most people around the country will be trick-or-treating or getting ready for their Halloween parties, FAU Stadium in Boca Raton will be packed for Don Shula Bowl XIV. FIU (4-4, 2-2) will look to maintain possession of the Shula Bowl against the struggling FAU Owls (1-6, 1-3).
Record Breaking Night For the Panther’s During Homecoming Game
The Panther’s win during homecoming week against Old Dominion University on Saturday, Oct. 24 was a night to remember. The Panthers outplayed the Monarchs resulting to a 41-12 victory.