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

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