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    FIU Football: Week 9 Depth Chart, Prediction, ‘Miami Vice’ Uniforms, Schedule, Roster, and More

    The FIU football team and their Miami Vice uniforms take CFB by storm during midweek CUSA, here's everything you need to know about the program.

    The FIU Panthers made historic headlines with their sponsorship deal this season. Now, as Pitbull Stadium rocks all season long, get to know everything you need to know about the Panthers this 2024 season.

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    FIU Score vs. Sam Houston

    The Sam Houston vs. FIU prediction lives here on College Football Network. But for live score updates, you can find that below, once kick-off happens. In the meantime, take a look at the College Football Playoff Meter’s projection of the final score:

    Sam Houston 24, FIU 20

    FIU Week 9 Depth Chart

    Offensive 2-Deep

    QB
    #1 Keyone Jenkins, So.
    #2 Amari Jones, R-So.

    RB
    #8 Lexington Joseph, Gr.
    #0 Shomari Lawrence, R-Jr.

    WR-X
    #3 Eric Rivers, R-Jr.
    #14 Luby Maurice Jr., R-Fr.

    WR-Z
    #11 Dean Patterson, R-Jr
    #7 C’Quan Juopierre, Sr.

    WR-H
    #9 Nazeviah Burris, Gr.
    #19 Ross Fournet, Jr.

    TE
    #85 Antonio Ferguson, R-Fr.
    #88 Josiah Miamen, Sr.

    LT
    #77 Travis Burke, Jr.
    #76 Bo Blanchard, R-So.

    LG
    #73 Ben Shellenback, Gr.
    #71 Jackson Schultze, R-Jr.

    C
    #59 Jaheim Buchanon, R-Fr.
    #55 Wyatt Lawson, R-Jr.

    RG
    #50 Naeer Jackson, R-So.
    #78 Jaleel Davis, So.

    RT
    #56 JaDarious Lee, R-So.
    #53 Michael Daniel, R-Fr.

    Defensive 2-Deep

    DE
    #44 Keegan Davis, R-Jr.
    #5 Steven Shannon, R-So.

    NT
    #8 Jeramy Passmore, R-Sr.
    #85 Quaylen Hill, R-Jr.

    DT
    #94 Marquez Tatum, R-Jr.
    #62 Clinton Mahoni, Jr.

    RUSH
    #10 Eddie Walls III, Jr.
    #46 Atavious Weaver, R-Fr.

    WLB
    #6 Travion Barnes, Jr.
    #11 Percy Courtney Jr., R-So.

    MLB
    #1 Elijah Anderson-Taylor, R-Sr.
    #11 Percy Courtney Jr., R-So.

    SLB
    #15 Giovanni Davis, Sr.
    #46 Atavious Weaver, R-Fr.

    LCB
    #12 Hezekiah Masses, Jr.
    #26 Victor Evans III, R-Fr.

    RCB
    #2 Brian Blades, R-Jr.
    #27 Mister Clark, R-Fr.

    SS
    #3 JoJo Evans, R-Jr.
    #9 Antonio Patterson, R-So.

    FS
    #5 CJ Christian, Sr.
    #22 Shamir Sterlin, Fr.

    NB
    #7 Jamal Potts, Sr.
    #9 Antonio Patterson, R-So.

    Special Teams 2-Deep

    Punter
    #25 Daton Montiel, R-Sr.

    Placekicker
    #17 Alejandro Prado, Sr.
    #37 Chase Gabriel, Sr.

    Kickoff Specialist
    #17 Alejandro Prado, Sr.

    Long Snapper
    #86 Jackson Lee, Sr.

    Holder
    #25 Daton Montiel, R-Sr.

    Punt Returner
    #11 Dean Patterson, R-Jr.
    #7 C’Quan Jnopierre, Sr.

    Kick Returner
    #7 C’Quan Jnopierre, Sr.
    #19 Ross Fournet, Jr.

    FIU Football Record and Remaining Schedule

    • Saturday, August 31 @ Indiana
      Loss, 31-7 (0-1)
    • Saturday, September 7 vs. Central Michigan
      Win, 52-16 (1-1)
    • Saturday, September 14 @ FAU
      Loss, 38-20 (1-2)
    • Saturday, September 21 vs. Monmouth
      Loss, 45-42 (1-3)
    • Saturday, September 28 vs. Louisiana Tech
      Win, 17-10 (2-3)
    • Tuesday, October 8 @ Liberty
      Loss, 31-24 (OT) (2-4)
    • Wednesday, October 16 @ UTEP
      Loss, 30-21 (2-5)

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    • Tuesday, October 22 vs. Sam Houston
      Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
    • Tuesday, October 29 vs. New Mexico State
      Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, November 16 @ Jacksonville State
      Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
    • Saturday, November 23 @ Kennesaw State
      Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
    • Friday, November 29 vs. Middle Tennessee
      Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET

    FIU Football Unique Jersey Schedule

    The game against Sam Houston in Week 9 is set to produce yet another viral moment for the program. A season ago, FIU unveiled their ‘Miami Vice’ uniforms and this year, they’ve taken it up a notch.

    The 2024 Vice Night will celebrate the program’s ties to the community in Miami and pays homage to the legendary show of the same name. FIU’s Vice U helmet decal brings back the font from the show as well as the color scheme.

    The Panther’s uniform design is said to look ‘like a speedboat,’ another homage to the show, and its commonplace on speedboats in and around the waterways of Miami. The palm tree logo is said to instill thoughts of the beauty of the city of Miami, while the Miami Art Deco style FIU block lettering does the same.

    FIU's Vice Night pays homage to the show of the same name, and the city of Miami itself.
    FIU’s Vice Night pays homage to the show of the same name, and the city of Miami itself.
    The text and lettering were said to be designed to look like a speedboat.
    The text and lettering were said to be designed to look like a speedboat.
    FIU’s field will be painted in the same color scheme as well as the same ‘Miami Art Deco style font’ for the FIU and VICE U lettering.

    How Pitbull Named the FIU Football Stadium

    It’s a first-ever for college athletics, but the field at stadium on campus at FIU is officially known as Pitbull Stadium, as announced by a groundbreaking partnership with the school and recording artist Pitbull.

    “This is a historic day for FIU Athletics to uniquely partner with a world-renowned artist and amazing person who truly values relationships and his community,” FIU Director of Athletics Scott Carr said in the announcement.

    “Armando’s financial support is program-changing, but him providing a microphone to amplify FIU will be even more beneficial to growing our brand. I couldn’t be more excited about our partnership, as this will take us to another level. We can now officially say: ‘Paws Up, Dale!'”

    The agreement was much more than naming rights to the stadium as Pitbull’s deal with the program is locked in stone here, paying $6 million over a five-year period and has options to renew and re-negotiate the deal every five years there after.

    • New title, referred to as the “Official Entrepreneur of FIU Athletics.”
    • Use of the stadium for 10 days annually without having to pay a base rental fee.
    • Perez’s vodka brand, Voli 305, will be the preferred brand distributed during stadium events.
    • The ability for other artists affiliated with Perez’s record label to perform at FIU events.
    • Two designated suites with a capacity of 40 and 20 VIP parking passes for each game.

    Aside from the price tag, Pitbull also agreed to help promote the program:

    • Creating a Florida International anthem that would be played at all FIU athletic events.
    • Twelve social media posts annually during the first term of the agreement via Perez’s social media accounts.
    • Appearing at one athletics fundraising event per year during the agreement’s term, for a three-hour time block.

    FIU Football Draft Prospects

    • QB Keyone Jenkins 2026 NFL Draft (or later)
      Projection: Priority UDFA
    • RB Lexington Joseph 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: UDFA
    • RB Somari Lawrance 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: UDFA
    • RB Kejon Owens 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: UDFA
    • WR Dean Patterson 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 7/Priority UDFA
    • WR Eric Rivers 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: UDFA
    • WR Nazeviah Burris 2025 NFL Drarft
      Projection: Priority UDFA
    • TE Josiah Miamen 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 6-7/Priority UDFA
    • LT Travis Burke 2025 NFL Draft (or later)
      Projection: Round 5-7
    • DE Eddie Walls III 2025 NFL Draft (or later)
      Projection: Priority UDFA
    • LB Travion Barnes 2026 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 7/Priority UDFA
    • LB Elijah Anderson-Taylor 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: UDFA
    • DB Jamal Potts 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 5-7
    • CB Brian Blades 2025 NFL Draft Stock
      Projection: Round 4-7
    • CB Hezekiah Masses 2026 NFL Draft Stock
      Projection: Round 5-7
    • S JoJo Evans 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 5-7
    • S CJ Christian 2025 NFL Draft
      Projection: Round 7/UDFA

    Mike MacIntyre Leads FIU Football Coaching Staff

    Head Coach – Football: Mike MacIntyre
    Offensive Coordinator: David Yost
    Defensive Coordinator: Jovan Dewitt
    Deputy Head Coach – Offensive Line: Joshua Eargle
    Associate Head Coach/Running Backs: Eric Hickson
    Assistant Coach – Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends: Zac Roper
    Assistant Coach – Defensive Line: George Frazier
    Assistant Coach – Wide Receivers: Jay MacIntyre
    Assistant Coach – Safeties: Nate Taye
    Assistant Coach – Outside Linebackers: Kenechi Udeze
    Assistant Coach – Cornerbacks: Anthony Gaitor
    Analyst: Brandon Buchner
    Analyst: Luke Ebbesmeyer
    Graduate Assistant: Jonathan Graham
    Graduate Assistant: Solomon Perez
    Graduate Assistant: Trace Allshouse

    Where Does FIU Rank in Updated CUSA Standings

    Prior to their Week 9 game against Sam Houston, FIU ranked 5th in the Conference USA. Here are the up-to-date standings in the CUSA ahead of Week 9.

    1) Liberty: 5-0 (3-0, CUSA)
    2) Western Kentucky: 5-2 (3-0)
    3) Jacksonville State 3-3 (2-0)
    4) Sam Houston: 5-2 (2-1)
    5) FIU: 2-5 (1-2)
    6) Louisiana Tech: 2-4 (1-2)
    7) Middle Tennessee: 2-5 (1-3)
    8) New Mexico State: 2-5 (1-3)
    9) UTEP: 1-6 (1-3)
    10) Kennesaw State: 0-6 (0-2)

    FIU’s Latest Bowl Projection

    As of right now, the FIU Panthers would need some luck to get to bowl eligibility. They are not featured in the CFN Bowl Projections, given they have five losses already, and two more would push them out of bowl eligibility.

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    FIU Panthers Roster

    The full FIU football roster can be found below, broken down by position.

    FIU Panthers Football Roster

    FIU Stats & Team Leaders

    Find the full breakdown of FIU’s up-to-date stats for 2024, but the team leaders are listed below for each major category.

    FIU Passing Yards Leaders

    Keyone Jenkins: 117-185, 1,422 yards, 10 TD, 6 INT
    Amari Jones: 7-12, 101 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

    FIU Rushing Yards Leaders

    Kejon Owens: 69 carries, 301 yards, 5 TD
    Lexington Joseph: 51 carries, 216 yards, 2 TD
    Shomari Lawrence: 24 carries, 68 yards, 0 TD

    FIU Receiving Yards Leaders

    Eric Rivers: 29 receptions, 539 yards, 4 TD
    Dean Patterson: 28 receptions, 365 yards, 3 TD
    Nazeviah Burris: 21 receptions, 207 yards, 1 TD
    Josiah Miamen: 10 receptions, 120 yards, 0 TD

    FIU Defensive Leaders

    Total Tackles: 85, Travion Barnes
    Sacks: 3.0, Travion Barnes
    PBU: 6, JoJo Evans
    INT: 1, 7 players tied

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