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Panthers’ football one win shy of reaching conference championship

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director     With a potential Conference USA title berth on the line for the FIU Panthers on Saturday, Nov. 24 against Marshall, the team must continue to ride their dynamic aerial assault behind quarterback James Morgan to accomplish their postseason aspirations. The Panthers (8-3, 6-1 C-USA) enter the high-noon East Division […]

Former Panthers display talents during annual Pro Day

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director   Fifteen former Panthers participated in the 2018 FIU Pro Day to showcase their talents in front of an array of National Football League scouts. A few of the scouts in attendance included the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns. Former quarterback Alex McGough, running back Alex […]

Chasing History: Senior receiver is having record breaking season

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director   With FIU marching down the field against the UTSA Roadrunners on Homecoming night, senior wide receiver Thomas Owens capped off the team’s 93 yard drive by catching a 13-yard touchdown pass to score the Panthers first touchdown of the game. This score brought Owens’ season total to six and his […]

The Panthers become bowl-eligible following their 14-7 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners

By Joshua James/Contributing Writer   This past weekend the FIU panthers hosted their homecoming game against the UTSA roadrunners. The Panthers not only won the matchup, 14-7, but the team also became bowl-eligible for the third time in program history. Their overall record now is (6-2) and (4-1) in Conference USA play and are preparing […]

Panthers prepare for their homecoming matchup

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director   The FIU Panthers are off to their best start in program history after upsetting the Marshall Thundering Herd, 41-30, this past Saturday in Huntington, West Virginia and are now preparing for their Homecoming game against UTSA on Nov. 4. With an overall record of (5-2) and (3-1) in Conference USA, […]

UCF downs FIU 61-17; spoiling Butch Davis’ FIU debut

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director   Butch Davis’ FIU coaching debut goes sour as the UCF Knights dismantle the Panthers 61-17 in the season opener in Orlando, Florida on Thursday night. UCF managed to score 26 unanswered points in the first half to make the deficit too much to handle for the Panthers. Knights sophomore quarterback […]

Panthers’ cornerback Isiah Brown looks to build upon strong freshman season

By Brett Shweky/Sports Director   Panthers’ starting cornerback Isiah Brown looks to build upon his successful freshman season as the 2017 season opener against the UCF Golden Knights approaches. In his first year with FIU, Brown was able to establish himself as one of the best players on the Panthers’ defense. At the conclusion of […]

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.

FIU Expected to Bounce Back with Decisive Homecoming Win

Now, the importance of their remaining games is very simple; win 3 out of the next 5 games and they might make a bowl game, win 4 out of 5 and they’re guaranteed a bowl bid.

FIU Destroys UTEP in Conference USA Home Opener

FIU had a record-setting afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 10 in their Conference USA home opener, demolishing the University of Texas at El Paso Miners by a score of 52-12.
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Get to know T.O.

No his name is not Terrell Owens nor has family relations to the former NFL player and future hall of famer, however, when you see the sophomore receiver, Thomas Owens, in the last four games, you might think it's Terrell Owens taking his talents to Tamiami Trail.

What Went Wrong In Bloomington

Wide Receiver Thomas Owens was the best player on the Panther's side of the ball as he made nine catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns. So what went wrong Saturday night?
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