MIAMI (July 21, 2019) – The FIU Athletics Department is deeply saddened to confirm that former FIU football player Emmanuel Lubin was tragically killed in a car accident on Saturday night.

Lubin, a native of North Miami Beach, played four seasons at FIU with his last year of eligibility coming in 2018. The defensive back played in 45 games with the Panthers, racking up 86 career tackles and one interception. Lubin played and started in all 13 games last year, as he led the Panthers to a school-record nine wins on the way to a Bahamas Bowl victory over Toledo to cap his senior season.

Lubin was pursuing a degree in liberal studies at FIU, while having aspirations to play football professionally. 

The following is a statement from Head Football Coach Butch Davis
"Tragically, we lost a great young man in Emmanuel Lubin last night. He was a hard worker, great teammate and was respected and loved by his teammates, coaches and staff at FIU. His character, work ethic and leadership were instrumental in leading our program to success these past two seasons. Our football program is mourning his loss and we will honor Emmanuel every day moving forward. Our hearts and prayers go out to his friends and family. "

The FIU Athletics Department will provide more information on services, condolences and memorials when they are available.