MIAMI – The FIU football program has announced that it will play Florida Atlantic University in a four-game non-conference series beginning in 2024.
 
The Panthers and Owls will open the four-game set during the 2024 season on the campus of Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, before playing on FIU's Miami campus in 2025.  The final two games will take place at FAU (2026) and FIU (2027).
 
The rivalry, which dates back to the 2002 season, is known as 'The Shula Bowl'.  The game's annual winner receives the Don Shula Award, which is named after former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula.
 
"We are very excited to continue the terrific rivalry with Florida Atlantic," FIU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Carr said. "Rivalries are critically important in college football and we're thrilled to continue the tradition of the Shula Bowl.  This game provides an outstanding experience for alumni and fans of both institutions as well as football fans all over South Florida. FIU is proud to be a part of the football legacy that Hall of Famer Don Shula helped pioneer in our community."
 
Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins for 26 seasons and is the NFL's all-time winningest coach with 347 career victories, was connected to both FIU's and FAU's first head coach.
 
Florida Atlantic's first head coach Howard Schnellenberger was an assistant of Shula in the 1970s, while FIU's initial head coach Don Strock, was a quarterback under Shula in the 1970s and 1980s.
 
'The Shula Bowl' pays homage to Shula, South Florida football and the ties and history of both FIU and Florida Atlantic universities.
 
The two programs are scheduled to compete in the 21st edition of 'The Shula Bowl' during the 2022 campaign on Saturday, Nov. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. ET at FIU Stadium in Miami.

FIU-FAU SERIES DATES
FIU at Florida Atlantic, Sept. 14, 2024
Florida Atlantic at FIU, Sept. 13, 2025
FIU at Florida Atlantic, Sept. 19, 2026
Florida Atlantic at FIU, Sept. 18, 2027
 
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