The 2018 FIU Panthers football team represented

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in the

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. The Panthers played their home games at the

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as members of the East Division of

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(C–USA). They were led by second-year head coach

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. They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in C-USA play to finish in a tie for second place in the East Division. They were invited to the

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where they defeated

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Spring Game

The 2018 Spring Game took place in University Park, on April 6, at 7 p.m.

Offseason

Following the conclusion of the 2017 season, several Panthers were invited to participate in the Tropical Bowl, a postseason all star game held on January 14, 2018. Invitations include: Brad Muhammad ( DB), Pharoah Mckever ( TE) and Anthony Wint ( LB).

Departures

Notable departures from the 2017 squad included:

2018 NFL draft

Panthers who were picked in the 2018 NFL Draft:

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Preseason All-CUSA team

Conference USA released their preseason all-CUSA team on July 16, 2018 with the Panthers having two players selected. Offense Jordan Budwig – OL Defense Fermin Silva – DL

Preseason media poll

Conference USA released their preseason media poll on July 17, 2018, with the Panthers predicted to finish in fourth place in the East Division.

Schedule

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Game summaries

Indiana

At Old Dominion

UMass

At Miami (FL)

Arkansas–Pine Bluff

Middle Tennessee

Rice

At Western Kentucky

Florida Atlantic

At UTSA

At Charlotte

Marshall

Toledo (Bahamas Bowl)

References

FIU FIU Panthers football seasons Bahamas Bowl champion seasons

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