The Panthers will kick off the 2023 campaign on the earliest date in program history when they head to Ruston, La., for a Saturday night tilt against Louisiana Tech in a 9 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS Sports Network.
The game will also mark the Conference USA opener for both squads.
GAME INFORMATION
GAME 1 (WEEK 0)
FIU (0-0, 0-0 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech (0-0, 0-0 C-USA)
DATE
Saturday, August 26, 2023
KICKOFF
9 p.m. ET
STADIUM
Joe Aillet Stadium (28,562)/Ruston, La.
HEAD COACHES
FIU
Head Coach:
Mike MacIntyre (Georgia Tech '89)
Overall Record: 50-73 (11th season)
Record at FIU: 4-8 (2nd season)
LOUISIANA TECH
Head Coach: Sonny Cumbie
Overall Record: 5-12 (3rd season)
Record at LT: 3-9 (2nd season)
IT IS GAMEDAY!
WE HAVE ARRIVED IN LOUISIANA
The Panthers rolled in Louisiana on Friday afternoon for their Saturday night showdown at Louisiana Tech.
GAME DAY UNIFORMS
The Panthers will sport white jerseys, blue pants and blue helmets for the season and CUSA opener against the Bulldogs.
WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Week 0 FIU Media Availability
UP NEXT
The Panthers will host Maine for their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 2 in a 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff from FIU Stadium in Miami. The game is slated to be aired live in ESPN+.
TICKETS
For more information on FIU Football season and individual tickets, including student ticketing, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit the
FIU Athletics Online Ticket Office
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