FIU renews its crosstown rivalry with Miami on the gridiron on Saturday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. The Panthers and Hurricanes last met in 2007, a 23-9 UM win, in the venerable Orange Bowl. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-0.
Both teams enter the game with 2-1 records as they wind up their non-conference schedules. FIU has one more non-conference tilt next week against Arkansas Pine-Bluff.
For more on the Hurricanes, here is Miami Herald UM beat writer Susan Miller Degnan to answer "5 Questions" on Miami.
1. What were your preseason expectations for Miami this season and how do you think they've done so far three weeks into the season?