In what was undoubtedly FIU’s biggest game in the Butch Davis era, the Panthers showed that they still have further to go in turning the page on the “old FIU.”
More importantly, they’ve left the door open in Conference USA’s East division.
FAU won the 17th annual Shula Bowl 49-14, keeping their bowl hopes alive and defeating their rival for the second straight season.
“That’s how we should have been playing all year, good defense and running the ball, taking care of the ball with no turnovers,” said FAU head coach Lane Kiffin.
Coming into the game, the Owls knew that any hopes of them pulling off the upset would rest on the legs of Devin Singletary.