The Miami football team came out flat before trying to rally in the fourth quarter in a 30-24 loss to FIU on Saturday night at Marlins Park. The Hurricanes trailed 16-3 entering the fourth quarter before showing signs of life in the final 15 minutes. It was far too late. FIU controlled the Hurricanes throughout.
The loss to FIU continued a season full of head-scratching losses. Miami became the first team in over 40 years to lose three times in one season as a 14 point favorite or more. The Panthers victory qualified them for a bowl game and was the first in the history for FIU against a Power Five football program.