A change in leadership at FIU

A day after the 2024 season concluded, Florida International University announced a change to the leadership of the football program. Head coach Mike MacIntyre had been relieved of his duties which was expected after much criticism from fans, alumni, and former players after MacIntyre claimed the Panthers had no history at all. This comes after the Panthers ended the season with a home victory defeating Middle Tennessee 35-24.

Season in Review:

FIU 7-31 Indiana

FIU 52-16 Central Michigan

FIU 20-38 FAU

FIU 42-45 Monmouth

FIU 17-10 Louisiana Tech

FIU 24-31 Liberty

FIU 21-30 UTEP

FIU 7-10 Sam Houston

FIU 34-13 New Mexico State

FIU 31-34 Jacksonville State

FIU 26-27 Kennesaw State

FIU 35-24 Middle Tennessee

In all reality this was a season where the Panthers could've been bowl eligible for the first time since 2019. FIU left the door open on many close games they could've won and games like Kennesaw State and Monmouth where they shouldn't have lost. For the third time under MacIntyre the Panthers finished 4-8 with no real improvement through results for the program. FIU now begins its search for a brand new head coach.

Written by: Daniel Torres

A change in leadership at FIU