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Team History
FIU started playing football in 2002, and joined the FBS in 2004. Under Mario Cristobal and Butch Davis they've shown flashes of success, appearing in 5 bowl games and winning the 2010 Sun Belt championship. They haven't done better than 4-8 in the last 5 seasons, but new coach Willie Simmons may provide some reasons for optimism for how well he did at FAMU.
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Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 2011 they were coming off their Sun Belt championship season and won 8 games, including victories over Louisvile, UCF, and rival FAU.
Rock Bottom
In 2021 they followed up a winless season with a 1 win season, while their rival FAU accepted an invite to the more prestigious AAC.
Best Ever Player
T.Y. Hilton (WR, 2008-2011): 4 time first team all conference in the Sun Belt. Was the 2010 Sun Belt player of the year.
Best Ever Coach
Mario Cristobal (2007-2012): Won the schools only conference championship game. Tie breaker over Butch Davis is he didn't completely bottom out at the end.
Stadium
Pitbull Stadium
First Season
2002
Enrollment
54,000