If FIU were to win its home game Saturday night, the Panthers would be the only team undefeated in league play in Conference USA’s East Division.
It’s early — FIU is 3-2 overall and 1-0 in C-USA — but there’s no doubting that Saturday’s game is a big opportunity for the Panthers.
However, FIU’s opponent, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-2, 2-0), defeated defending league champion Florida Atlantic two weeks ago. The Raiders have also vanquished FIU three straight years: 37-17 in 2017, 42-35 in 2016 and 42-34 in 2015.
FIU, with quarterback James Morgan, former Florida Gators receiver C.