FIU fell to 0-4 on the season following their 38-19 loss at Riccardo Silva Stadium to rival Florida Atlantic in Shula Bowl XIX on Friday night. The defeat extends the Panthers losing streak to six games dating back to last season.
As is typically customary following FIU defeats, Butch Davis was the sole speaker following the game. His postgame comments are transcribed below.
Davis Opening Statement
On the team’s effort despite the losing streak
“It would be really easy to come up with excuses – COVID/Injuries, etc — The one thing I’m pleased is that our kids didn’t quit and they didn’t stop competing for four quarters – there’s aspects of the game that we’re just not good enough to get a win.