The game being designated a home game for FIU means it will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network. CBS Sports has the broadcast rights to Conference USA which the Panthers are a member of. Make sure to check your cable network and satellite provider to make sure the game will be available.
The broadcast team of Rich Waltz and Aaron Murray is an interesting one. Waltz will return to Marlins Park where he was the play-by-play announcer for the Marlins for 13 seasons. Murray is a former Georgia QB who was coached by former Miami head coach Mark Richt as a Bulldog.
What to expect from FIU:
| Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|
| James Morgan | QB | 148/252, 1852 yards, 10 TD, 2 Int |
| Anthony Jones | RB | 133 att, 638 yds, 7 TD |
| Shermar Thornton | WR | 39 rec, 497 yds, 4 TD |
| Alexy Jean-Baptiste | DL | 3 sacks, 17 tackles, 7 tfl |
| Rishard Dames | DB | 2 int, 10 yds, 0 TD |
| Full 2019 Stats » |
Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 11/22/2019.
FIU is led by their offense. QB James Morgan and running back Anthony Jones have led the way. Their stats appear above. The Panthers have been terrestrial on offense. FIU is 86th nationally averaging 383.9 yards per game. They are going to have to produce far better early in the game against Miami than they did in 2018.
FIU has been far more consistent on defense. The Panthers are 61st nationally allowing 385.5 yards per game. FIU has an exceptional pass defense. The Panthers allow 180.3 yards per game through the air to rank 13th. Miami is going to have to be able to run the ball. FIU is 112th in rush defense allowing 205.2 RuYPG.