2024 FTBL PREVIEW: Inside the Schedule -- FIU Golden Panthers

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN PANTHERS

2023 Record: 4-8

2024 FPI Projection:4-8

2024 Over/Under: 4.5


BIGGEST GAME: at Florida Atlantic (September 14)

The Shula Bowl returns after a year off and it's always the biggest game on FIU's schedule. The overall results of the series haven't been pretty. FAU has a 16-4 lead overall and a six-game win streak. The average score over those six games? 48-15! The Golden Panthers will be decisive underdogs when the teams meet in a couple of weeks, but they need to keep it somewhat competitive.


TRAP GAME: vs. Sam Houston (October 22)

FIU was able to jump on Sam Houston in the Bearkats first season in FBS. In fact, the 33-27 victory was the Golden Panthers' only win in their final eight games. Now Sam Houston knows what to expect and the former FCS standout program might be pretty good in their second FBS season. FIU has some very winnable games at home that could put them in position for a bowl. This is a game they need to win.


POTENTIAL UPSET TO WIN: vs. New Mexico State (October 29)

Last year the Aggies won 10 games and made the C-USA championship game, losing to Liberty. But Jerry Kill, one of the most underrated and underappreciated head coach in the modern era of college football, stepped down and Tony Sanchez has taken over. New Mexico State lost a ton of starters from last year and have had to supplement roster holes through JUCOs and the portal. Those things can go either way and if the Aggies are vulnerable, this is the time for FIU to jump on them. 


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