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The inaugural Willie Simmons Coach’s Show will air live on September 7 at Twin Peaks Doral, streamed on fiusports.com/TwinPeaksLive, and will kick off a season‑long series of events that include game‑day watch parties and promotional giveaways.
The FIU Panthers opened their 25th football season with a 19-9 defeat to South Florida, marked by early deficits, key turnovers and career‑high outings from senior quarterback JJ Kohl and receiver Maguire Anderson.
The 2026 college football season begins on Sept. 5 when FIU and South Florida meet at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, a rivalry that promises fresh storylines for both programs as they navigate new coaching eras and roster overhauls.
A 97‑yard punt return by Maguire Anderson set a new bowl record, propelling FIU to a 7‑5 finish and a celebrated 25th‑year milestone.
Hired to rebuild a program burdened by academic penalties, Gray is reviving tradition, securing funding and leaning on a legacy of coaches to steer Florida A&M back to competitiveness.
The FIU football program wrapped up its final fall camp session on August 26, 2026, setting the stage for the upcoming opener against South Florida, with standout players sharing their outlooks for the 2026 campaign.
Conference USA blends established programs with recent FBS additions, featuring standout teams, key player returns, and strategic roster moves that promise a dynamic 2026 campaign.
The Athletic’s new eight‑tier ranking spotlights coaches who are redefining success, from Curt Cignetti’s sustained excellence to rising stars like Bret Bielema, while exposing the shifting expectations at programs once considered untouchable.
Florida International University's football program is entering its second season under head coach Willie Simmons, launching a 21‑practice fall camp on August 7. The Panthers will hold most sessions on campus near the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, with media access limited to the final 30 minutes of each practice after credential approval. The season opener against USF in Tampa is set for September 5, and the program hopes to ride the momentum of its first bowl win in six years.
Jonnu Smith's record‑setting game for FIU in 2014 launched a trajectory that culminated in a Pro Bowl selection with the Miami Dolphins.
Florida International University’s football program will take part in Conference USA’s 2026 Kickoff event in Arlington, Texas, featuring media sessions, a live ESPN+ broadcast and the start of fall camp preparations.
Florida International University’s football representatives attended the 2026 Conference USA Kickoff in Arlington, Texas, engaging fans and media across multiple events.
As FIU marks 25 years of football, the program unveils a series of themed home games at Pitbull Stadium, inviting supporters to dress accordingly and join the celebration.
Florida combines seven FBS programs and three NFL teams, historic championships, and ambitious stadium projects to cement its status as a gridiron epicenter.
As Florida International University prepares to honor 25 seasons of football, the story of standout athletes like T.Y. Hilton and Jonnu Smith illustrates how the program has combined on‑field brilliance with a growing national footprint.
From Jake Gaither’s historic dynasty to Willie Simmons’s recent Celebration Bowl triumph, Florida A&M’s football program boasts a lineage of coaching excellence that spans decades.
On Oct. 31, 2002, Rashod Smith exploded for 262 rushing yards against Jacksonville, a performance that set a program record, ignited a 39‑6 victory and remains a cornerstone of FIU’s football narrative as the team prepares to mark its 25th season.
The university unveiled a special logo to honor 25 seasons of Panthers football, tracing the program’s origins from a 1990s fan push through its first head coach, Don Strock, and highlighting achievements such as bowl appearances, Shula Bowl wins, and NFL alumni like T.Y. Hilton.
The new logo, launched on fiusports.com, highlights six bowl appearances, legendary alumni and the program’s evolution over 25 years.
Pedro Grifol, a Florida State alumnus and former Chicago White Sox manager, has been appointed head baseball coach at Florida International University, continuing a lineage of former FSU players who now guide college programs.
From a bold move to Purdue’s quality‑control staff to a celebrated stint at Florida A&M and a homecoming to the Cardinals, Brandon Sharp’s career illustrates how calculated risk, family ties and relentless energy can reshape a coaching trajectory.
The Florida International University Panthers have released their 2026 football schedule, highlighting a heavy home presence, a stretch of four consecutive nationally televised games, and the program's first bowl appearance since 2019 under head coach Willie Simmons.
Clemson is set to replace Cade Klubnik in 2026, and a review of past quarterback changes reveals both opportunities and pitfalls for the Tigers' title aspirations.
The upcoming 2026 Football Kickoff and Media Days will bring Conference USA teams, including FIU, to Arlington, Texas, with a live ESPN+ show and press conferences featuring head coach Willie Simmons, quarterback JJ Kohl and defensive back Shamir Sterlin.