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Earlier this summer, FIU Athletics announced a groundbreaking partnership with international superstar and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull.
The 10-year agreement will see FIU Stadium rebranded as Pitbull Stadium, making it the world’s first-ever athletics venue with an artist possessing the naming rights.
The unrivaled collaboration includes multi-faceted marketing and promotional opportunities between Pitbull, a Miami native, and FIU – the only public Division-I institution in Miami.
The Panthers’ roster is loaded with student-athletes that hail from the Sunshine State and specifically South Florida.
FIU has a total of 91 players from the state of Florida - including a total of 58 combined from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
The Panthers boast a total of 28 players from Miami-Dade, 20 from Broward and 10 from Palm Beach.
FIU’s roster also includes a total of 33 players who are from Florida but outside of the South Florida region.
For more information on FIU Football season and individual tickets, including student ticketing, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit the FIU Athletics Online Ticket Office.
Get all the latest information on the team by following @FIU.Football on Instagram and @FIUFootball on Twitter and Facebook.
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The Panthers are back at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium on Saturday night when they host Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA opener in a 6 p.m. ET Kickoff.
Saturday’s game will be aired on ESPN+ and called by AJ Ricketts (pxp) and Zach Letson (analyst).
The audio broadcast can be heard on The Panther Online Network with Corey Brooks (pxp) and Jackson McDonald (analyst) on the mic.
The pregame show on The Panther Online Network will start 15 minutes prior to kickoff and a postgame show will follow the conclusion of the contest.
The Panther Online Network can be accessed by visiting fiusports.com/listen.
Head Coach: Mike MacIntyre (Georgia Tech ‘89)
Overall Record: 55-85 (12th season)
Record at FIU: 9-19 (3rd season)
Head Coach: Sonny Cumbie
Overall Record: 9-23 (4th season)
Record at LT: 7-20 (3rd season)
• FIU will be facing Louisiana Tech for the third straight season and seventh time in program history when they square off on Saturday.
• The Panthers have played three of their last four games at Pitbull Stadium, including Saturday’s clash with the Bulldogs.
• FIU trails the all-time series with La Tech 1-5.
The Panthers will follow Saturday’s clash with the start of four consecutive nationally-televised weeknight league clashes - beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at defending conference champion Liberty.
The Panthers will travel to UTEP on Wednesday, Oct. 16 before hosting Sam Houston (Oct. 22/Tues.) and New Mexico State (Oct. 29/Tues.) to close out the stretch of weeknight contests.
The games against Liberty, UTEP and New Mexico State will air on CBS Sports Network, while the Sam Houston game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
FIU Athletics announced a groundbreaking partnership with international superstar and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull.
The 10-year agreement will see FIU Stadium rebranded as Pitbull Stadium , making it the world’s first-ever athletics venue with an artist possessing the naming rights.
Pitbull kicked off his music career in the South Florida rap scene. Since his debut in 2004, he has skyrocketed to global stardom, becoming one of the most successful recording artists worldwide. His hits like “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” and the RIAA Diamond Certified “Give Me Everything” have dominated charts and united fans across the globe.
The unrivaled collaboration includes multi-faceted marketing and promotional
opportunities between Pitbull, a Miami native, and FIU – the only public Division-I institution in Miami.
“ This partnership with FIU is a true honor and a testament to what we can achieve when we work hard ,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “ Renaming the stadium isn’t just about a name change. It’s about inspiring the community, creating opportunities and showing the world that with determination and a clear vision, anything is possible. We’re making history together, and we’re just getting started. Why dream when you can live it? ”
When he steps on the stage at Pitbull Stadium, the GRAMMY®-winning artist will be the first entertainer in history to perform in an athletics facility bearing his name.
“Pitbull’s career trajectory mirrors FIU’s ascent as one of the nation’s top public research universities,” said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. “Like FIU, he started out very 305 and became worldwide.”
The partnership also marks Pitbull’s participation in FIU football’s Vice Night, featuring Miami-style colors and merchandise, with the Panthers donning their nationally acclaimed Vice uniform. This year’s game – which will feature a new Vice uniform – will take place on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. against Sam Houston State and will be broadcast across the country on ESPNU.
“This is a historic day for FIU Athletics to uniquely partner with a world-renowned artist and amazing person who truly values relationships and his community,” FIU Director of Athletics Scott Carr commented. “Armando’s financial support is program-changing, but him providing a microphone to amplify FIU will be even more beneficial to growing our brand. I couldn’t be more excited about our partnership as this will take us to another level. We can now officially say: ‘Paws Up, Dale!’”
Van Wagner College, FIU Athletics’ 3rdparty multimedia rights partner since 2016, assisted with the collaboration. Their efforts also helped attract additional partners to further enhance the partnership, including South Dade Kia which will be the presenting sponsor of the field: South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium.
“We have been proud supporters of FIU Athletics because we recognize the significant role that education and sports play in connecting with young people and students,” stated Lucy Benedetti, Executive Vice President/ Co-Owner of South Dade Kia Miami & Homestead. “When we found out about FIU Athletics and Pitbull’s outstanding initiative, we immediately wanted to contribute and participate. We are delighted to announce our collaboration, demonstrating our collective commitment to innovation in Miami. Together we will enhance education and athletics, creating a brighter future for our students.”
Pitbull has been a longstanding advocate for education. He founded the first SLAM! (Sports Leadership, Arts, and Management) tuition-free public charter school in Miami in 2012. The K-12 schools leverage universal themes such as sports, science,
technology, media and more to engage students. SLAM! serves nearly 10,000 students across 14 schools in Florida, Nevada, Georgia, Texas and Arizona. In 2022, SLAM! was 1 of 38 school systems in the world recognized as a System of Distinction for excellence in education by Cognia, a global school improvement and accreditation organization.
Like SLAM!, Pitbull’s influence extends beyond the classroom. His newly formed SELF 1st Foundation will serve as an extension of those efforts to bridge opportunity gaps and foster real, tangible impact in underserved communities. SELF 1st, which stands for ‘Strengthening Education to Level the Field,’ enhances educational access and resources for minority and underserved populations across all levels of education, including college and trade school. The organization seeks to cultivate academic excellence, inspire young minds and create a more equitable society where every individual, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed through the transformative power of education.
For more information about the partnership, visit FIUSports.com/ PitbullxFIU .
All general admission gates will open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for FIU home football games. At the time that the gates are open to the public, all concession stands will be operational, and all security and ushers will be in place. The following rules are in effect at all FIU events.
ADA Parking: Accessible Parking is available in the Lot 7 on the Westside and in the VIP Lot on the south side of FIU Pitbull Stadium on a first come, first served basis. A hanging placard or accessible license plate is required to gain access to this parking lot.
ADA Service Animals: Service animals are allowed in the stadium if they are a registered service animal and are seated in ADA seating areas. Emotional support animals are not permitted at FIU athletic events.
Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into FIU Pitbull Stadium. Alcohol sales are allowed at FIU Pitbull Stadium and point of sales are located throughout the stadium concessions stands. Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to purchase alcohol and there is a limit of two beverages per sale per person.
Baby Changing Areas: Baby Changing areas are located in the men’s and women’s restrooms between Gates 7&8 and 9&10 as well as the family restroom by Gate 3 (currently closed for 2022 season due to construction). If you need assistance in locating the restrooms, please find the nearest Pitbull Stadium staff for assistance.
Banners: Signs are authorized inside Pitbull Stadium; however, no signs with poles, sticks or braces are allowed.
Bus Parking: Parking for charter buses will be available on game day and is located in Lot 4.
Cameras: No video cameras are permitted inside the stadium. Still cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above are also not permitted. Camera and recording device policy varies per event.
ticket amount price vary by event and are at the discretion of the event organizers. FIU Athletics requires everyone 2 years old and above to have a ticket for admission into all FIU Athletic events. Children under the age of 2 with free admission are not allowed to occupy an individual seat and must sit on the ticket holder’s lap.
Clear Bag Guidelines: In the interest of public safety and following the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) Best Practices Guide, FIU Athletics follows these guidelines.
Each ticket holder, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziplock bag or similar), plus a small purse about the size of a hand. The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search:
The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search.
• Clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12” by 6” by 12”.
• Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap that does not exceed 6.5” by 4.5”.
• Equipment bag for necessary medical items.
• Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.
Fans can wear or carry items such as binoculars, hand-held electronic devices and cameras (with lenses shorter than four inches) without carrying cases. Fans may carry in seat cushions that will be screened upon entry.
Children Policy: Age restrictions and the
Concessions: There are 3 permanent concession stands and multiple concession kiosks located throughout the stadium on the main concourse.
Disability Accommodations (Seating):
Seating for guests with disabilities is located throughout FIU Pitbull Stadium on the first and second level concourses with ramps and elevator access. Customers who require special assistance may contact stadium security or are urged to make all ticket arrangements well in advance by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office at 305-3484263.
Elevators: There are five elevators located inside FIU Pitbull Stadium. Four elevators are located on the south side of the stadium in which two elevators are intended for general public access to the 2nd level and two elevators are for Suite and Stadium Club access only. In addition, there is one elevator located inside the Kirk R. Landon Field House Lobby.
First-Aid/Medical Services: The stadium first-aid cart is located in the SE corner of the stadium on the main concourse across from gate 4 (behind Section 112). Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Teams will provide emergency medical services in the stadium on game day. First Aid locations can vary for outside stadium events and fans are encouraged to ask the nearest stadium event service representative for location.
Guest Services: FIU is committed to provide fans the ultimate game day experience. Should you have any questions or need assistance, Guest Services centers are located inside and around Pitbull Stadium for your convenience on the main concourse.
Lost and Found: All lost items found can be turned into the Guest Relations Tents on the North and South Concourse and the University Credit Union Box Office located in the Kirk R. Landon Field House and will be held for thirty days. All individuals can call 305-348-4263 or visit the University Credit Union Box Office to see if your item(s) has been found.
Merchandise: FIU merchandise can be purchased at the stadium at FIU Bookstore vendors on the North and South Concourse.
Prohibited Behavior: Unruly, threatening, or disruptive behavior such as profane and abusive language, smoking, fighting, throwing objects and drunkenness will not be tolerated and can result in ejection, arrest, and/or loss of ticket privileges. Should you observe any of this disruptive behavior, please notify your nearest security or law enforcement officer. Standing on seats/bleachers is strictly prohibited. Artificial noisemakers are not permitted in FIU Pitbull Stadium for FIU Football home games per Conference USA. Such items will be removed immediately. Signs of a derogatory nature directed toward individual players, teams, staff, spectators or game officials are not permitted. Stadium procedures prohibit fans from entering the field of play unless they are properly credentialed. Violators are subject to ejection and/or arrest.
Prohibited Items: Items prohibited from all FIU Pitbull Stadium events include: any outside food/beverages, illegal drugs, playing balls, umbrellas, pets (except for certified service dogs for disabled patrons), bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, ice bags, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, boom boxes, firearms, incendiary devices (fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.), artificial noisemakers, musical instruments, flag poles, confetti, weapons, hover boards, laser pointers, drone-type aircraft or any item deemed hazardous by FIU Pitbull Stadium management personnel.
Those with illegal drugs or incendiary devices are subject to ejection and/or arrest.
Authorities are allowed to inspect patrons, and their bags, upon entering FIU Pitbull Stadium for the purpose of spectator safety.
• No backpacks, etc., will be allowed into FIU Pitbull Stadium.
• All items (packages) are subject to search.
• No sitting in the aisles. No standing on the leachers/seats.
• Ushers will restrict entrance to the field and premium areas allowing only credentialed personnel access.
• FIU staff reserves the right to prohibit any additional items.
Re-Entry Policy: There is no re-entry into the stadium for all FIU Pitbull Stadium ticketed events.
Request for Assistance: All requests for assistance and reports of disruptive behavior / stadium facility issues should be directed to the closest available Contemporary Services event staff employee.
Restrooms: Restrooms for men and women are conveniently located beneath all the stands on the main concourse. A family restroom is located across from Gate 3 on the south side of the main concourse. (Currently closed for 2022 season due to construction.
Security: Security for FIU Pitbull Stadium and all Athletic Venues will be coordinated by FIU Athletics Stadium Event Management personnel in conjunction with the FIU Police Department. Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) serves as event security for Pitbull Stadium and Athletics Venues events.
Smokeless Tobacco: The usage of smokeless tobacco is strictly prohibited.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in FIU Pitbull Stadium and includes e-cigarettes and vaping.
Stadium Entrance: All gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for the general public. Gate 1 for Recruits / Player Guests / High School Coaches will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Gates will open 2.5 hours prior to kickoff for credentialed media/staff. Gate 11 is the media gate for all FIU Home Football Games.
• Gate 1: FIU Player Guest, Recruit and FHSAA Coaches Pass Entrance
• Gate 2: General Fan Main Entrance –Closed 2022 season
• Gate 3: FIU Suites/VIP Entrance –Closed 2022 season
• Gate 4: General Fan Entrance / FIU Suites / VIP Entrance
• Gate 5: General Fan Entrance
• East Auxilary Gate
• Gate 6: FIU Student Entrance / Emergency Vehicle Access
• Gate 6A: FIU Student Entrance
• Gate 7: FIU Student Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 8: Community Partners Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 9: General Fan Entrance
• Gate 10: Visiting Team Player Guest Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 11: Athletics and Stadium Event Employee/ Media Entrance
Strollers: Strollers are permitted inside Pitbull Stadium. They must be checked upon entry and dropped off at the Guest Services tent near Gate 9 on the North Concourse and Gate 4 on the South Concourse or can be used on the Upper North, East, and West Concourse.
Suites/VIP Parking: Preferred parking for VIP/Suite Holders is located in the south pavement lot of the stadium, just north of Tamiami Park and across the south gates (1 through 4) of the stadium.
Tailgating: Tailgating will begin 6 hours prior to all Saturday FIU Football home games and at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday FIU Football home games. The official student tailgate area is located in the Tamiami Hall Promenade, just north of Tamiami Hall and east of the FIU Pitbull Stadium. The student tailgating promenade will begin to be cleared
about 45 minutes prior to kickoff. New for 2022, the return of tailgating in the Cuban Memorial area of Tamiami Park. Entrance to Tamiami Park is through SW 112 Avenue and Coral Way and SW 117 Avenue and 21st Street.
Ticket Information: Assistance with any ticket issues can be obtained by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the west side of FIU Football Stadium at the University Credit Union Box Office and by calling 305-348-4263. Office hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Uber / Lyft Pick-up Location: East of Tamiami Hall at the WPAC on SW 17 Street.
Weather Delays and lightning
During a weather delay, fans are to leave their seats and either return to their vehicles or seek shelter under the stadium. In the event of an emergency, all Pitbull Stadium event staff and its staffing provider have been trained and instructed to assist guests in evacuating the premises. Always remain calm and follow the instructions from stadium staff and emergency personnel. Guests will be given instructions by the publicaddress/open-caption systems. Exit instructions will also be posted on the stadium video boards.
Wheelchair Assistance: Pitbull Stadium provides wheelchair escorts for guests with limited mobility from any Pitbull Stadium entrance to the guest’s seating location. Upon arriving at an entrance, please ask for assistance.
Will Call:
• General Public: University Credit Union Box Office (West Side)
• Media: Gate 11 (West Side)
• FIU Player Guest: Gate 1 (South Side)
• FHSAA Coaches Pass: Gate 1 (South Side)
• Recruits: Gate 1 (South Side)
• Visiting Team Player Guest: Gate 10 (North Side)
PLEASE STAY OFF THE FIELD
For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during and after a game shall spectators be permitted to enter the playing field. Access will be limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly credentialed individuals. While we love the enthusiasm of our fans, serious injury can occur to fans, coaching staff and student-athletes.
For more information, contact Pitbull Stadium Managers Office at 305-348-4327.
Excellence and impact meet at FIU, Florida’s fourth and youngest university to achieve Preeminent State Research University status. Designated a top-tier research institution, university researchers are working to solve the greatest challenges of our time. Programs such as the Center for Children and Families and the Extreme Events Institute enhance FIU’s ability to set new standards. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, The Wolfsonian-FIU and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. The university has graduated more than 300,000 alumni, 75 percent of whom live and work in Florida.
300,00+ ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD 2010 THE YEAR THE PANTHERS CAPTURED THEIR FIRST BOWL WIN IN SCHOOL HISTORY—DEFEATING THE
Scott Carr was named Florida International University’s athletic director on Dec. 1, 2021.
“Scott has a track record of helping student-athletes succeed on and off the field,” FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg said. “We are committed to supporting our Athletic department to ensure FIU competes at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. Scott is the right leader for FIU Athletics at this time in the history of our program.”
Carr boasts 25-years of experience
in intercollegiate athletics and arrived at FIU following a stint at the University of Central Florida, where he served as deputy and interim athletic director.
“My family and I couldn’t be more excited to join the FIU family and serve as your next Director of Athletics,” Carr said. “I see the tremendous opportunities to grow FIU Athletics. We have an outstanding academic institution, a large, energetic student body, tremendous staff, coaches and student-athletes, passionate alumni and we’re located in a phenomenal city. I can’t wait to get started.”
Prior to arriving at UCF, Carr served as senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Auburn University. He also held positions at the University of Southern Mississippi and the FedEx Orange Bowl.
Carr was a member of the UCF Athletics staff since 2016. Carr joined the Knights as executive associate athletics director/CMO in February of 2016 and was promoted to deputy athletics director for brand activation in April 2018. In January 2021, Carr was named interim director of athletics.
As deputy athletics director, he had oversight of ticket sales and operations, corporate sales and partnerships, the annual fund, brand advancement, strategic
communications and gameday experience.
Carr was part of UCF’s bowl advance planning team, had sport oversight of the women’s basketball program, served as the sport administrator for the men’s basketball program for the 2020-21 season and previously was sport administrator for the men’s soccer, cross country and track and field programs.
He also supervised the spirit programs, including the 2020 national champion cheerleading team.
Carr oversaw the transfer of management of the UCF Convocation Corporation from the University administration to UCF Athletics. The wholly owned corporation is a $20M annual operations entity that consists of student housing, retail space and Addition Financial Arena. He also served on the executive committee as chair-elect for the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
Carr assisted directly with the hiring of head football coach Josh Heupel in December 2017. Heupel had a 28-8 record with the Knights in his three years, including an American Athletic Conference Championship and appearance in a New Year’s Six bowl in 2018 (PlayStation Fiesta Bowl). Under Heupel’s leadership, the Knights were consistently ranked in the top-25 and made three consecutive bowl appearances.
Carr also assisted in the hiring of head women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson in March 2016. In her first five seasons at UCF, Abrahamson-Henderson led the program to four 20-win seasons and a 16-5 mark during the shortened 2020-21 campaign.
She guided the Knights to their best finish in the American Athletic Conference in all four seasons, including their first-ever appearance in The American Championship title game in 2018-19. UCF also made four postseason appearances under Abrahamson-Henderson, including the program’s first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament in 2018-19 and a return in the next NCAA Tournament, following the 2020-21 regular season.
During Carr’s tenure in Orlando, UCF increased the amount of premium seating in football, basketball and baseball. The overall ticket and seatbased donation growth during this time also increased significantly. In 2018, UCF sold out season tickets in the football stadium for the first time in program history and repeated the feat in 2019.
Carr was a key factor in UCF becoming a national brand since and consistently finished in the top-25 in engagement on all major social media platforms. UCF was routinely recognized nationally for its creative video content and bold cutting-edge style of storytelling.
Prior to the 2020 winter season, UCF expanded its video capabilities by increasing the number of video control rooms to produce live events for ESPN per the renegotiated television contract between the AAC and ESPN.
Prior to his tenure at UCF, Carr served as senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Auburn University.
At Auburn, Carr was responsible for the external affairs of the athletics department. He had direct oversight of the marketing and promotions
department, including ticket sales, ticket office, event management and community relations. He was responsible for the game-day experience at all sporting events and dealt with all athletics department contracts including but not limited to ISP, Under Armour, and Sodexho (concessions).
For several years, Carr was responsible for the premium seating and the annual donations associated with tickets and parking. Carr also oversaw the implementation of the SEC Network into Auburn’s video department, War Eagle Productions. He joined the Auburn staff in August 2009.
Prior to Auburn, Carr served in various capacities at Southern Mississippi
for eight years (2001-2009). The final position he held in Hattiesburg was deputy director of athletics, external affairs (2006-2009), where he served as the number two executive of the department.
Prior to Southern Miss, Carr worked in multiple, ascending roles with the FedEx Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida (1997-2001).
Carr is a native of Gainesville, Florida, and earned his undergraduate degree in business management from the University of Florida in 1995. He earned his master’s degree in sports management from Florida in 1997.
Carr is married to the former Pam Snowe. The couple has two daughters, Ashton and Katie, and one granddaughter, Kylie.
MikeMacIntyre is entering his third season with the Panthers after being named head coach of the FIU football program on Dec. 9, 2021.
MacIntyre wasted no time upon arrival in changing the culture of the FIU program as the 2022 Panthers posted a 400 percent increase in victories from the previous season and recorded the most wins since 2019.
A total of eight Panthers earned AllConference USA status in 2022 - with another four honored with mention
to the Conference USA All-Freshman squad, highlighted by defensive back Demetrius Hill, who became the first FIU player since 2018 to be named to the FWAA Freshman All-America Team.
Always with an eye on the future, MacIntyre has elevated the recruiting aspect of the program as the Panthers were recognized as having the top recruiting class among all returning Conference USA programs during the 2023 early cycle.
A Miami native, MacIntyre was born in the Magic City and resided in the area while his father was an assistant coach for the University of Miami.
MacIntyre is a 33-year veteran of collegiate coaching and has previously served as the head coach at the University of Colorado (2013-18) and San Jose State University (201012) – where he led both programs to nationally recognized turnarounds in wins during his tenure. MacIntyre also has experience coaching in the NFL under legendary coach, Bill Parcells.
He was the consensus national coach of the year in 2016 after guiding Colorado to a 10-4 finish and the Pac12 South Division Title. While with San Jose State, MacIntyre led the Spartans to the program’s first ranking in the final BCS standings (No. 24) following a 10-2 mark in 2012.
MacIntyre arrived at FIU after holding the position of defensive coordinator at Memphis for two seasons (2020-21).
The 2021 season saw MacIntyre’s defense lead the American Athletic Conference in defensive touchdowns and ranked 23rd nationally.
During the 2020 campaign under MacIntyre, the Tigers ranked 13th in the nation in turnovers gained (20), 17th in the country in interceptions (12) and 19th in red zone defense (.744).
Under his guidance, Memphis defensive lineman O’Bryan Goodson was named First-Team All-American Athletic Conference and defensive back Quindell Johnson earned second-team all-conference accolades. Defensive lineman Morris Joseph earned honorable-mention all-league.
MacIntyre spent the 2019 season as Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator and did a tremendous job in turning around the defense in his lone campaign in Oxford, Miss. It was MacIntyre’s second stint at Ole Miss, as he also coached there from 1999-02.
Ole Miss made impressive jumps in several defensive statistical categories. The Rebels held opponents to nearly 10 fewer points in 2019 than in 2018 and also held foes to nearly 100 fewer rushing yards per game over those same two seasons.
Ole Miss’ total defense under MacIntyre jumped nearly 40 spots in the NCAA rankings. The Rebels limited opponents to just under 70 fewer total yards per game.
MacIntyre has made turnarounds a trademark of his career, which was evident in his six seasons as the head coach at Colorado. In 2013, he took over a Colorado team that was coming off a 1-11 season. Four years later he
directed the Buffs to a 10-4 mark and their first appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
In 2016, Colorado was tied with five other programs for the most improved overall nationally and the most improved all-time in Pac-12 league games. The Buffaloes became just the ninth team among Power-5 schools since 1972 to win 10 or more games after finishing the previous season with four or fewer wins.
For his efforts in 2016, MacIntyre earned consensus National Coach of the Year honors after leading the Buffaloes to their first 10-win season in 15 years.
In 2015, the Buffs defense improved by as many as 50 spots nationally in many major defensive areas. The biggest jump came in points allowed per game, slicing off 11.5 from the previous year, the fifth-best improvement in all of FBS.
The turnaround at Colorado came just a few years after MacIntyre similarly resuscitated a San Jose State team from a 1-12 record in 2010 to one that finished 10-2 in 2012 and was nationally ranked. MacIntyre garnered Grant Teaff National Coach of the Year recognition that season. His San Jose State teams won 12 of his final 14 games there.
In recording their first 10-win season since 1987, the Spartans did it with a defense that ranked among the national leaders in numerous statistical categories. The opportunistic Spartans were the co-national leaders with 20 fumble recoveries and were tied for fourth in turnovers gained (33).
MacIntyre arrived at San Jose State after two years as the defensive coordinator at Duke, where he was reunited with David Cutcliffe, who was the Rebels’ coach during MacIntyre’s first stint in Oxford.
In his first season in Durham (2008), the Blue Devils allowed 67.4 fewer yards and 9.8 fewer points per game than the previous season. The AFCA named MacIntyre its 2009 FBS Assistant Coach of the Year as his defenses were among Duke’s best statistically over a 20-year span.
Prior to returning to college ball, MacIntyre spent five seasons in the National Football League with the New York Jets (2007) and Dallas Cowboys (2003-06), where he coached defensive backs.
Working for legendary coach Bill Parcells, the Cowboys returned to the NFL playoffs in 2003 and again in 2006 after missing out on postseason competition during the 2000 through 2002 seasons.
MacIntyre served as Ole Miss’ secondary coach during the 2001 and 2002 seasons after spending his first two years in Oxford as the wide receivers coach. The Rebels posted a 29-19 record in that time with bowl appearances in the 1999 and 2002 Independence Bowls and the 2000 Music City Bowl. The 2001 Rebels ranked fifth nationally in pass defense, allowing just 161.3 yards per game.
At Ole Miss, among his recruits were two high-profile student-athletes, quarterback Eli Manning and linebacker Patrick Willis. He has mentored many current and former NFL players, including recently retired former Dallas
and Cincinnati safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player.
He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Georgia, working two years (1990-91) in that capacity. He then coached one year as the defensive coordinator at Davidson (1992), four years at UT Martin (199396) and an assistant coach two seasons at Temple (1997-98).
A 1989 Georgia Tech graduate, he lettered twice (1987-88) at free safety and punt returner for legendary head coach Bobby Ross. Prior to becoming a Yellow Jacket, MacIntyre played two seasons (1984-85) at Vanderbilt for his father, George, the head coach of the Commodores from 1979-85.
MacIntyre earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Georgia Tech and his master’s in education with an emphasis on sports management from Georgia in 1991.
MacIntyre and his wife, Trisha, have three children: Jennifer, Jay and Jonston.
FIU Athletic Director Scott Carr on Mike MacIntyre
“Throughout this process, Coach MacIntyre rose to the top,” Carr said. “He has a passion for student-athletes and building genuine relationships with them. He’s a builder, with proven success taking two struggling programs and elevating them to national relevance. He is a two-time national coach of the year. He’s a brand builder who will promote FIU throughout the South Florida community and the state of Florida. We could not be more excited to bring his energy and passion to campus.”
“It is exciting to have the opportunity to come back to Miami,” MacIntyre said. “Not only was I born here but the roots of my family’s love for football and mentoring young people started here with my Dad.
Alma Mater
1991, University of Georgia
1989, Georgia Tech University
Playing Experience
1987-1988, Georgia Tech University
Lettered twice at free safety and punt returner for legendary head coach Bobby Ross
1984-1985, Vanderbilt University
1979-1985, Played two seasons for his father, George, the head coach of the Commodores
Family
Wife - Trisha
Children – Jennifer (Blake – Son-In-Law), Jay and Jonston
Coaching Experience
Florida International University
2022-present Head Coach
University of Memphis
2020-2021 Defensive Coordinator
University of Mississippi
2019 Defensive Coordinator
2001-2002 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs
1999-2000 Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers
University of Colorado
2013-2018 Head Coach
San Jose State University 2010-2012 Head Coach
Duke University
2008-2009 Defensive Coordinator
There is so much talent and passion for football in our area. I can’t wait to get started building a strong foundation for our program. I believe that together we will create something special to rally around, inspiring Panther Pride in everyone associated with FIU and our community.”
New York Jets
2007 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs
Dallas Cowboys 2003-2006 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs
Temple University
1997-1998 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs
University of Tennessee at Martin 1993-1996 Defensive Coordinator
Davidson College
1992 Defensive Coordinator
University of Georgia 1990-1991 Graduate Assistant
Bowl Coaching Experience
2021 Hawaii Bow
2020 Montgomery Bowl
2016 Alamo Bowl
2012 Military Bowl
2002 Independence Bowl
2000 Music City Bowl
1999 Independence Bowl
1990 Independence Bowl
National Awards
2016 Consensus National Coach of the Year Awards
2012 Grant Teaff National Coach of the Year
2009 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year
Mike MacIntyre Head Coach
Zac Roper Assistant Coach Special Teams Coordinator/ Tight Ends
Kenechi Udeze Assistant Coach Outside Linebackers
David Yost Offensive Coordinator
George Frazier Assistant Coach Defensive Line
Brandon Buchner Analyst
Jovan Dewitt Defensive Coordinator
Jay MacIntyre Assistant Coach Wide Receivers
Luke Ebbesmeyer Analyst
Joshua Eargle Deputy Head CoachOffensive Line
Nate Taye Assistant Coach Safeties
Solomon Perez Graduate Assistant
Eric Hickson Associate Head Coach/Running Backs
Anthony Gaitor Assistant Coach Cornerbacks
Trace Allshouse Graduate Assistant
Jonathan Graham Graduate Assistant
Ryan Webb Assistant AD. Football Operations
Adler Leadlove-Misner Head Football Equipment Manager
Cam DiFede Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting
Manny Rivero Video Coordinator
Kevin Chavez Assistant Director of Football Operations
KD Willis Assistant Director of Student Success & Development
Dear Panther Family,
“THANK YOU!! As we find ourselves looking at a new day for Florida International University and FIU Athletics, we are raising our expectations and would not be able to do it without your investment in our student-athletes. This is a “we” not “me initiative.”
We are determined to build Panther Pride and become a rallying point for students, alumni and fans from Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and beyond. We expect our programs to excel both on and off the competition surface. We are driven. We demand to be the best and insists that we win the right way: by focusing on the academic health, physical well-being, and character of our student-athletes.
FIU Athletics brings together the determination and talent of over 400 student-athletes on 17 NCAA Division I teams. Our program has a proud history of graduating our student-athletes and producing professional and Olympic athletes. Today’s Panthers are in a position of strength. By investing in our programs and facilities, we will become one of the most competitive and respected programs in both the region and the nation. Can our student-athletes count on YOU?
We need every member of the Panther Family to help transform FIU Athletics. In addition to your continued support, please invite others to join in OUR success. We can make an IMPACT and ensure our student-athletes leave FIU with a diploma in one hand and championship rings on the other.”
Thank You Panther Family! Paws Up!
Scott Carr FIU Athletics Director
FIU Director of Athletics Scott Carr recently introduced the Panther Club, the new primary fundraising arm for FIU Athletics, providing alumni, fans and the FIU community the opportunity to make a transformational impact through annual philanthropic giving.
For FIU Athletics to compete for conference and NCAA Championships, it is vital to provide the over 400 student-athletes with the very best services, resources, and facilities to assist in their training, practice, recovery and academic work.
The Panther Club is the primary fundraising arm of FIU Athletics, providing our alumni, fans, and community the opportunity to make a transformational impact through annual philanthropic giving. For our student-athletes to excel in competition, in the classroom and in the community, we need the support of the Panther Family.
*Based on availability. Football Season Parking Pass based on required minimum donation of $150. Quantity and location of parking/postseason tickets are determined by donor giving level.
Away game experience will be based on availability. Note: Trips, receptions, and events are for the donor and guest(s) and are non-transferable; donor must accompany guest(s).
• Enhance the level of athletic and academic support provided to all 400+ student-athletes
• Increase the level of competition for all 17 athletic programs
• Improve the practice and training facilities and resources available to all student-athletes
• Attract and retain the best possible coaches, assistants, and administrators
• Improve and enhance current technology, equipment, and tools to allow our student-athletes to have the greatest opportunity for success
The Stakeholder Society recognizes Panther Club members who make a charitable multi-year gift commitment to FIU Athletics. Through these transformational commitments to five years of giving, Stakeholder Society members will receive exclusive benefits and engagement opportunities based on giving level.
• Provide services that will help support our student-athletes in the classroom, in training,and on the playing surface for multiple years
• Help shape the next generation of leaders in our community
• Share the vision of excellence for FIU Athletics
• Help our student-athletes to become an FIU community ambassador
Annual Stakeholder Society Event
Panther Club Sports Pass (free admission to all sports, excluding football and basketball)
Top Priority for parking and postseason play
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QR Code Text PantherClub to 41444
Athletics/Panther Club 11200 SW. 8th Street MARC 5th Floor Miami, FL. 33199
• Check
• Checks payable to“FIU Athletics” and designate “Panther Club” on memo line.
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• Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. are accepted as gifts. For instruction on how to transfer gifts of securities, please contact the Panther Club.
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• Check with your employer to determine if your donation to FIU Athletics is eligible for a matching gift.
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Florida has a new Top 50 public university.
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings place FIU at No. 46 among public universities – breaking into the Top 50 for the first time – and No. 98 among all universities.
FIU climbed 18 spots from last year among public universities and 26 spots overall to become one of the Top 100 universities in the nation.
The university also tied for No. 1 in the nation for social mobility, a ranking that measures the ability of graduates to use their degrees to launch careers and move up the economic ladder.
“Today Miami-Dade joined a select group of U. S. metropolitan areas with more than one Top 100 national university,” said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. “A few years ago, we made the strategic decision to invest in finding innovative ways to help our students succeed, and in doing that, we have created a leading American university.”
Other rankings U.S. News released today: The FIU undergraduate international business program ranked No. 2 in the nation, a position that it has held for the last six years.
“The success of our undergraduate business program, in particular, is a point of pride for FIU and our global city,” said FIU Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth M. Béjar. “FIU is preparing business leaders for South Florida and the world.”
Other undergraduate programs that rose in the rankings include engineering, nursing and psychology.
U.S. News also ranked FIU No. 15 public in the most innovative category and No. 23 public for best value. FIU is No. 45 best public college for veterans.
“Our success is in great part due to the support of Governor Ron DeSantis and the state legislature, as well as the focus of the board and the leadership of the university on elevating FIU,” said FIU Board of Trustees Chair Roger Tovar. “We are now among the top 50 universities in several important rankings and that is a direct reflection of the excellent education and consequential research taking place at FIU.”
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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown
37 Logan Smith K 6-4 203 R-Fr. Benton, La.
38 Luke Wisham DB 6-1 187 Fr. Brownsfield, La.
39 Jacoryian Crowe DB 5-10 175 Fr. Ruston, La.
40 Obinna Okeke DL 6-3 246 R-Fr. Houston, Texas
41 Ean Burch LS 5-11 205 R-Jr. Shreveport, La.
41 Malcolm Pugh DL 6-4 217 R-Fr. Leroy, Ala.
42 Sifa Leota LB 6-3 229 R-Jr. Euless, Texas
42 Mattison Hall RB 5-9 170 R-Fr. Shreveport, La.
5 Blake Baker QB 6-5 224 R-Fr. Cypress, Texas
5 Michael Richard DB 5-11 178 So. New Orleans, La.
6 BJ Blake DB 6-2 205 Jr. New Castle, Del
6 Jimmy Holiday WR 6-1 211 R-Sr. Flora, Miss.
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Miramar, Fla. 18 Ezekiel Durham-Campbell DL 6-5 241 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.
19 Roderick Roberson DB 6-0 195 R-Sr. Royse City, Texas 19 Mason Welch QB 6-5 230 So. Shreveport, La.
20 J’Dan Burnett DL 6-1 254 R-Jr. Fort Worth, Texas
21 Zach Zimos LB 6-4 236 Sr. Sugar Land, Texas
22 Omiri Wiggins RB 5-10 202 So. Lafayette, La.
22 Qua’veon Turner DB 5-8 177 R-Jr. Ferriday, La.
23 Jacob Fields DB 5-11 188 So. Melissa, Texas
24 Fred Robertson RB 5-7 185 Fr. New Orleans, La.
24 Jordon Myles DB 6-0 183 Jr. Miami, Fla.
25 Colton Deckard LB 6-2 208 R-Fr. Muenster, Texas
25 Amani Givens RB 5-7 208 Jr. Baton Rouge, La.
26 Princeton Cahee RB 5-10 190 R-Fr. Lafayette, La.
26 Joshua Cobbs DB 6-2 205 R-Jr. West Monroe, La.
28 Bud Holloway WR 5-8 162 R-Jr. Oak Grove, La.
29 DeMardrick Blunt LB 6-1 205 R-Fr. Monroe, La.
30 Alonzo Jackson Jr. LB 6-1 215 Fr. Haynesville, La.
31 Pig Cage DB 5-9 199 R-Sr. Kenner, La.
31 Brayden Curry WR 5-7 160 R-Fr. Shreveport, La.
32 Patrick Rea P 6-3 194 R-So. Melbourne, Australia
33 Jadon Mayfield LB 5-11
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36 Navarion Benson
6-0 162 Jr. Crystal Springs, Miss.
36 Riley Small RB 6-0 190 Fr. Gonzales, La.
37 CJ Harris LB 6-0 230 Sr. Macon, Ga.
43 Drew Henderson K 5-8 184 R-Fr. Granbury, Texas
45 Jamar Rhodes DB 5-10 165 Fr. Garland, Texas
47 Kenyatta McNeese DB 5-11 176 R-Fr. Olympia, Wash.
47 Jay Wilkerson WR 6-1 179 R-So. Midlothian, Texas
48 John Hoyet Chance P 6-1 219 Fr. Shreveport, La.
48 Kells Bush DL 6-3 309 R-So. New Orleans, La.
50 Gabe Pugh LS 6-3 233 R-Sr. Tuscaloosa, Ala.
51 Daniel Keys OL 6-5 344 Sr. New Orleans, La.
52 Troy Smith III OL 6-4 281 R-Fr. New Orleans, La.
53 Austin Ellis OL 6-4 300 Fr. Whitehouse, Texas
53 Jakobe Brock LB 6-2 240 R-Jr. Pineville, La.
54 Zarian McGill OL 6-2 308 Sr. Taylorsville, Miss.
55 Landon Nelson OL 6-1 305 R-Jr. Underwood, Iowa
56 Andrew Richard OL 6-3 303 Fr. Central, La.
57 Jadon Smith OL 6-5 316 R-Fr. Jennings, La.
58 Bennett Slaughter LB 6-0 210 Fr. Dallas, Texas
59 Jake Riggs LS 5-11 209 Fr. Dallas, Texas
60 Roy Brackins III OL 6-3 308 R-Fr. Baton Rouge, La.
61 Kameron Robinson OL 5-11 296 R-Fr. Shreveport, La.
64 Jake Acklin OL 6-6 314 Fr. Haynesville, La.
66 Ja’Marion Kennedy OL 6-3 323 R-Fr. Shreveport, La.
67 Brett Canis OL 6-6 316 R-Jr. Midland, Texas
72 Hayden Christman OL 6-6 324 R-Fr. Tioga, La.
73 Kenneth Bannister OL 6-3 312 R-Jr. New Orleans, La.
75 Jerren Gilbert OL 6-2 315 Sr. Lake Charles, La.
76 Cyler Corn OL 6-4 288 Fr. Groesbeck, Texas
77 Keystone Allison OL 6-3 274 R-Fr. Carthage, Texas
78 Ashanti Cole OL 6-3 316 Jr. Coushatta, La.
79 Bert Hale OL 6-5 348 Sr. Epps, La.
80 Dedrick Latulas WR 5-7 160 So. New Iberia, La.
81 Jay Simon WR 5-11 179 Fr. Shreveport, La.
82 Hunter Tipton TE 6-5 235 So. Timpson, Texas
83 Kendrick Rucker TE 6-5 233 R-So. Shreveport, La.
84 Eli Finley TE 6-6 244 So. Heath, Texas
85 Adem Madise WR 6-2 188 R-Fr. Dallas, Texas
86 Daxton Chavez WR 6-3 198 R-Fr. Bossier City, La.
87 John Locke TE 6-4 241 R-So. Helotes, Texas
88 Mykol Clark DL 6-5 272 Gr. Fort Worth, Texas
88 Tamarcus Gray Jr. WR 6-2 180 Fr. Texarkana, Texas
89 Chase Locke WR 6-3 204 Sr. San Antonio, Texas
90 David Blay DL 6-4 303 R-Jr. Levittown, Pa.
91 Charlie Robinson DL 6-3 247 R-Fr. Monroe, La.
92 Adam Lamar DL 6-3 283 Jr. Macon, Ga.
93 Jacob Bradford DL 6-1 267 Fr. Pass Christian, Miss.
95 Trevell Vivians DL 6-2 293 Jr. Philadelphia, Miss.
96 Zion Nason DL 6-2 302 Sr. Canton, Miss.
97 Christian Davis DL 6-3 318 R-Fr. Ruston, La.
99 Judd Rouyea DL 6-2 251 R-Fr. Baton Rouge, La.
If you’ve been a part of the CUSA family for years, we’re proud to have you here.
If you’re new to us, welcome. No matter when you got here, know this: You’re part of more than a college athletics conference.
Every school, every town, every alumni and fan is an essential part of who CUSA is today, and equally important in taking us to the next level. With unstoppable energy, there are no limits on us.
So hop on, because we’re heading up.
0 Landon Hale DB 6-2 179 So. Yulee, FL.
0 Shomari Lawrence RB 6-0 207 R-Jr. Pompano Beach, FL. 1 Elijah Anderson-Taylor LB 6-0 218 R-Sr. Centennial, Colo.
1 Keyone Jenkins QB 6-0 195 So. Miami, FL.
3 JoJo Evans DB 6-1 194 R-Jr. Riviera Beach, FL. 3 Eric Rivers WR 5-11 174 R-Jr. Chattanooga, TN.
4 Haden Carlson QB 6-3 203 R-Jr. Lutz, FL.
4 CJ Christian DB 6-1 196 Sr. Normal, IL.
5 Kejon Owens RB 5-11 200 R-Jr. Miami, FL.
5 Steven Shannon DL 6-3 269 R-So. Miami, FL. 6 Travion Barnes LB 6-0 224 Jr. Altamonte Springs, FL.
6 Desna Washington WR 6-4 212 Gr. Belle Glade, FL. 7 Jamal Potts DB 6-2 193 Sr. Delray Beach, FL. 7
36 Nate Henry RB 5-7 163 R-Fr. Miramar, FL.
37 Chase Gabriel K 5-8 170 Sr. Brunswick, GA..
38 Reech Daniel DB 5-11 183 R-So. Miami, FL.
39 Jacob Camacho DB 5-11 177 R-Fr. Belle Glade, FL.
40 Orlando Syph-TimmonsLB 6-0 203 R-Fr. Mountain House, CA.
43 Robert WILiams DL 6-3 258 Fr. Miami, FL.
44 Keegan Davis DL 6-3 263 R-Jr. Port Saint Lucie, FL.
44 Robert Rossi TE 6-4 210 R-Fr. Scranton, PA.
45 Toddrick Brewton OLB 6-4 242 So. Miami, FL.
46 Matthew Enriquez K 5-8 184 R-Jr. Coral Gables, FL.
46 Atavious Weaver OLB 6-3 270 R-Fr. Fort Myers, FL.
47 Rodney WILiams Jr. DB 5-9 189 R-So. Coconut Grove, FL. 48 Robert Czeremcha K 6-3 220 Fr. Miami, FL. 48 Richard Nwaukoni OLB 6-3 266 R-So. Coconut Creek, FL.
Dylan Calero LB 5-10 210 Fr. Miami, FL.
50 Naeer Jackson OL 6-7 319 R-So. Philadelphia, PA.
Jamarrion Solomon DL 5-11 267 R-So. Miami, FL.
52 Champ Jenkins LB 5-11 210 R-So. Lakeland, FL. 53 Daniel Michel OL 6-6
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17 Zachary Waters QB 6-0 199 R-Fr. Boca Raton, FL.
17 Alejandro Prado K 6-0 186 Sr. Miami, FL.
18 Dwight Nunoo LB 6-0 221 Jr. Grand Prairie, Texas
19 Ross Fournet WR 5-10 192 Jr. Windermere, FL.
20 J.T. Anderson DB 6-1 198 Jr. Tampa, FL.
20 Devonte Lyons RB 5-10 192 Fr. St. Augustine, FL.
21 Shaborne Demps RB 5-6 158 R-Fr. Belle Glade, FL.
21 Jamari Holliman DB 6-0 184 R-Fr. Miami, FL.
22 Nicholas Smith Jr. WR 6-0 170 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
22 Shamir Sterlin DB 6-2 196 Fr. Port St. Lucie, FL.
23 Jordan Clemons RB 5-6
25 Dylan Redmon WR 6-2 214 R-Fr. Vero Beach, FL.
26 Victor Evans III DB 6-0 172 R-Fr. Opa Locka, FL.
26 Eric Nelson WR 6-1 170 Fr. Miramar, FL.
27 Mister Clark DB 6-0 188 R-Fr. Opa Locka, FL.
27 Brady Hall WR 6-2 170 Fr. Punta Gorda, FL.
29 Preston Thompson DB 5-11 180 R-Fr. Clewiston, FL.
30 Sadonnie Gay DB 6-0 182 Fr. Miami, FL.
31 Jose Corbo RB 6-0 199 R-Fr. Cutler Bay, FL.
31 Jaden WILiams DB 6-2 193 Fr. Plantation, FL.
32 Bobby Salla Jr. DB 5-11 205 Jr. Delray Beach, FL.
33 Raheim Sexil DB 6-1 195 Fr. Bradenton, FL.
35 Josiah Taylor LB 6-0 218 Fr. Sebring, FL.
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57 Knajee Saffold OL 6-4 327 Fr. Port St. Lucie, FL.
58 Ashton Rivera OL 6-2 313 R-So. Cape Coral, FL.
59 Jaheim Buchanon OL 6-3 292 R-Fr. Lehigh Acres, FL.
60 Noah Fernandez OL 6-3 332 R-Fr. Coral Springs, FL.
61 Tyler Rhode OL 6-4 271 R-Jr. Brookfield, WI.
62 John Bock II OL 6-3 288 Jr. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
62 Clinton Mahoni DL 6-3 285 Jr. Auckland, NZ.
65 Akeem Neal OL 6-3 265 Fr. Orange Park, FL.
67 Jon Rodriguez OL 6-5 280 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
69 Ming Tjon OL 6-4 320 R-Jr. Plantation, FL.
70 Mykeal Rabess ATH 6-6 297 R-Fr. Miami, FL.
71 Jackson Schultze OL 6-7 317 R-Jr. Broken Arrow, OK.
72 Ben Shellenback OL 6-6 307 Gr. Melbourne, FL.
74 Kyrie Samuel DL 5-11 260 So. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
75 Denzel Dorn OL 6-6 281 R-Fr. Miami, FL.
76 Bo Blanchard OL 6-5 311 R-So. Fort Myers, FL.
77 Travis Burke OL 6-9 306 Jr. Hollywood, FL.
78 Jaleel Davis OL 6-6 308 So. Hamlet, N.C.
80 Andre Brown WR 5-8 160 Fr. Miami, FL.
82 Jett Law WR 5-9 187 R-So. Tampa, FL.
83 Kyle McNeal WR 6-1 176 R-Fr. Riviera Beach, FL.
84 Maguire Anderson WR 6-0 187 R-Fr. Lutz, FL.
85 Antonio Ferguson TE 6-3 225 R-Fr. Apopka, FL.
86 Jackson Lee LS 6-3 215 Jr. Gilbert, Ariz.
87 Braiden Staten TE 6-5 231 R-Fr. Mount Juliet, TN.
88 Josiah Miamen TE 6-5 247 Sr. Peoria, IL.
89 Rocky Beers TE 6-5 234 R-Jr. Littleton, CO.
90 Kinnick Manley LS 6-2 230 R-So. Firestone, CO.
92 Nick Watson DL 6-3 245 R-So. Fort Lauderdale, FL.
93 Cole Gustafson DL 6-4 279 Jr. Rocklin, CA.
94 Marquez Tatum DL 6-3 264 R-Jr. Mobile, AL.
95 Quaylen HIL DL 5-11 317 R-Jr. Kissimmee, FL.
96 Jordan Doelling P 6-5 244 R-Jr. Melbourne, AUS.
98 Antoine Cobb DL 6-4 286 R-Fr. Frostproof, FL.
99 Germaine Carter DL 5-11 275 Fr. Miami, FL.
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Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell is the sixth president of Florida International University. He was unanimously approved by the FIU Board of Trustees as president-designate on Oct. 17, 2022, and confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors on Nov. 9, 2022.
Prior to his appointment as interim president in January of 2022, Dr. Jessell served as Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer for the university from 2009-2022. At this position, he was responsible for the management and administration of financial, facility and business service operations. Dr. Jessell is also a professor of finance in FIU’s College of Business Administration.
Prior to his time at FIU, Dr. Jessell served as the Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs at Florida Atlantic University. During his 26-year career at FAU, Dr. Jessell served in several key leadership positions, including Interim University Provost, Interim Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAU Foundation, Associate University Provost and Associate Dean in the College of Business Administration. Dr. Jessell started his employment at FAU in 1983 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance and Real Estate.
Dr. Jessell’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of financial management and real estate finance and appraisal. He has published 16 articles and abstracts in academic journals including The Financial Review, Journal of Cash Management, The Appraisal Review, Housing Finance Review, Applied Economics and Journal of Financial Education. He has also presented several research papers in the areas of finance and real estate at professional conferences and organizations including the Oxford Roundtable in Oxford, England.
Dr. Jessell received his Baccalaureate Degree in Political Science from Florida State University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration Degree and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Finance from FSU.
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Florida International University (FIU), as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference USA, is responsible for ensuring that its various constituencies (i.e., University staff and faculty, student-athletes, alumni and friends) abide by NCAA and Conference USA rules and regulations. Under these rules, alumni and friends can be categorized as “representatives of Florida International University’s athletic interests” (otherwise known as “Boosters’).
This brief summary of NCAA rules is intended to give basic guidelines for all individuals associated with FIU. Please call the Athletics Compliance Office if you have specific questions or need clarification.
We appreciate your interest and support but remind you that inappropriate contact or an inadvertent action can jeopardize the eligibility of our student-athletes and prospects and compliance of the University with NCAA regulations.
If you have any questions about contact with a prospective or enrolled studentathlete, please direct these questions to:
The Athletics Compliance Office
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Room 154 305-348-2843
Am I a “Representative of FIU’s Athletic Interests/Booster?”
YES, if you:
• Are a graduate of FIU;
• Are or ever have been a member of the Golden Panther Club/Panther Athletic Club;
• Have ever made a donation to the Florida International University athletic programs;
• Have ever helped to arrange or have provided summer employment for enrolled student-athletes;
• Have ever been involved in any way with the FIU athletic program; or
• Have ever been an FIU student-athlete.
The NCAA stipulates that once you have become a “Representative of FIU’s Athletic Interest/Boosters” you retain that identity forever, even if you no longer meet one of the criteria listed.
A prospective student-athlete is anyone who:
• Has started classes for the ninth grade (seventh grade for men’s basketball and women’s softball);
• Is enrolled in a two-year college;
• Has officially withdrawn from a four-year college; or
• Has not started ninth grade but has received financial assistance or other benefits from the institution.
Only coaches and authorized athletics department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Representatives of FIU’s athletics interests
are prohibited from making in-person, on- or off-campus contacts or written or telephone communications with a prospective student athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardians. In addition, please be careful of social media posts that may give the appearance of recruiting.
Representatives of FIU’s Athletics Interests/Boosters MAY NOT:
• Be involved in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, which includes contacting a prospective student-athlete or their parents, legal guardian(s) or relatives by letter, telephone or in-person (on or off campus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletics program;
• Provide extra benefits (i.e., discounts, gifts, transportation) to prospective student-athletes, enrolled studentathletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or friends;
• Provide any financial assistance to prospective student-athletes, enrolled student-athletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or friends; or
• Use a student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance to promote sales or advertise the use of a commercial product or service.
Representatives of FIU’s Athletics Interest MAY:
• Attend a prospective student-athlete’s contest, avoiding all contact with the prospect and/or his/her relatives;
• Send newspaper clippings, e-mails, and other information about prospective student-athletes to coaches;
• Continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors that have prospective student-athlete aged children (please contact the Athletics Compliance Office if you have questions determining this);
• Accept telephone calls from prospective student-athletes and their family members as long as you do not discuss FIU or its athletics programs (must refer them to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics);
• Provide summer employment to prospective student-athletes who have signed a National Letter of Intent after contacting the Athletics Compliance Office and receiving approval from the Head Coach;
• Employ at any time an enrolled studentathlete after contacting the Athletics Compliance Office and receiving approval from the Head Coach and the Athletics Compliance Office.
An extra benefit is any arrangement by an institutional staff member or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete and/or his/her family with a benefit not specifically authorized by NCAA regulations.
Extra benefits that are not authorized by the NCAA would include, but are not limited to:
• Cash or loans of any amount;
• Co-signing or authorizing a loan;
• Gifts or free services (e.g., airline tickets, restaurant meals, use of an automobile, etc.);
• Rent-free or reduced-cost housing; or
• Employment of a student-athlete at a rate higher than the wages paid for similar work, or payment to a student-athlete for work not performed.
Compliance with NCAA regulations is of the highest priority for our athletic program and institution. We need your assistance in complying with NCAA rules. If you are faced with a situation and unsure, as to how to respond, contact The Athletics Compliance Office at 305-348-2843.
August 31st | at Indiana............................................L, 7-31
September 7th | vs Central Michigan....................W, 52-16
September 14th | at Florida Atlantic......................L, 20-38
September 21st | vs Monmouth (Homecoming)..L, 42-45
September 28th | vs Louisiana Tech........................6:00pm
October 8th | at Liberty...............................................7:00pm
October 16th | at UTEP................................................9:00pm
October 22nd | vs Sam Houston................................7:30pm
October 29th | vs New Mexico State........................7:00pm
November 16th | at Jacksonville State....................2:00pm
November 23th | at Kennesaw State........................3:00pm
November 30th | vs Middle Tennessee....................2:00pm
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