25, 2016. Ron Cooper replaced him as an interim head coach until the end of the season. Butch Davis era (2017–2021) On November 15, 2016, former Miami and North Carolina head coach Butch Davis, who was serving as a college football analyst at ESPN at the time, was named the fifth head coach of the Panthers. Coach Davis led the Panthers to three consecutive seasons of bowl eligibility. Notably, on November 23, 2019, FIU defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 30–24, with FIU quarterback James Morgan throwing for two touchdown passes in the upset of their crosstown rival. However, after going a combined 1–16 in 2020 and 2021, FIU declined to renew Davis after 2021, ending his 5-year tenure. Mike MacIntyre era (2022–present) On December 9, 2021, Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre, formerly head coach at San Jose State and Colorado, was named the 6th head coach of the program. Conference affiliations Independent (2002–2004) Sun Belt Conference (2005–2012) Conference USA (2013–present) Conference championships FIU has won one conference championship. † Co-champions Bowl games FIU has played in five bowl games, compiling a record of 2–3. Head coaches There have been 5 different head coaching tenures at FIU. † 10 wins later vacated due to NCAA sanctions, 15–41 record on-field. ‡ Interim head coach Rivalries Florida Atlantic The Shula Bowl is the rivalry game against Florida Atlantic. It was first played in 2002, and has been played every year since then. The winner receives the Don Shula Award. The game and trophy are named after former Miami Dolphins head coach, Don Shula. The game is typically either in Boca Raton at Florida Atlantic University or University Park at Florida International University, though there have been meetings in other locations in the Miami metropolitan area. In total the two squads have met 17 times with Florida Atlantic holding a 13–4 lead as of the 2019 season conclusion. The 2005 game does not count with FIU having to vacate their victory due to NCAA violations and penalties. Future non-conference opponents Announced schedules as of September 26, 2022. Bibliography ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete history of the Game () References External links American football teams established in 2002 2002 establishments in Florida