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.
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.
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.
For every bowl: 2024 College Football Bowl Projections
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FIU Panthers Roster
The full FIU football roster can be found below, broken down by position.
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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