Given the program’s history, it’s shocking to ponder. But FIU could play in — and host — the Conference USA championship game on December 2.
The Panthers (6-2, 4-1) have won three straight games — all as underdogs — including Saturday night’s 14-7 win over Texas-San Antonio.
If the Panthers win the next three, they will cancel their December 2 date with visiting Massachusetts. In that scenario, FIU would host the C-USA title game if it has the best overall conference record or play on the road if the likely West winner prevails in a tie-breaker. (North Texas leads the West with a 5-1 league mark.