FIU head coach Mike MacIntyre will join the student-athletes to discuss and preview the upcoming 2024 football season.
Peterson, a former walk-on, put together a breakout season in 2023 which saw him start all 12 games and finish with 104 tackles – which marked the 10th best single season total in program history.
Joseph is returning after missing the entire 2023 campaign due to injury. He led the Panthers in 2023 with 536 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, as well as head coaches and players from the other nine CUSA programs will also be on hand to discuss and preview the upcoming 2024 football season. This marks the first formal event under Conference USA's 10-team configuration that begins in 2024 with the addition of Kennesaw State to the league.
The Owls join continuing members FIU, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, UTEP and WKU.
In addition to traditional press conferences and media availability, all participants will also take part in a live ESPN+ show, hosted by ESPN's John Schriffen.
A full schedule of events will be available at a later date.
WHO: CUSA Players and Head Coaches
WHAT: 2024 CUSA Football Kickoff and Media Day
WHEN: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
WHERE: PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas
2024 Conference USA Football Kickoff Attendees
| Team | Head Coach | Offensive Player | Defensive Player |
| FIU | Mike MacIntyre | RB Lexington Joseph | LB Reggie Peterson |
| Jax State | Rich Rodriguez | TE Sean Brown | DE J-Rock Swain |
| Kennesaw State | Brian Bohannon | RB Michael Benefield | DB Sidney Porter |
| LA Tech | Sonny Cumbie | QB Jack Turner | DL Jessie Evans |
| Liberty | Jamey Chadwell | QB Kaidon Salter | S Quinton Reese |
| MTSU | Derek Mason | QB Nicholas Vattiato | S Brendon Harris / LB Devyn Curtis |
| NM State | Tony Sanchez | OL Shiyazh Pete | LB Buddha Peleti |
| Sam Houston | K.C. Keeler | WR Noah Smith | LB Kavian Gaither |
| UTEP | Scotty Walden | WR Trey Goodman | DE Maurice Westmoreland |
| WKU | Tyson Helton | RB Elijah Young | CB Upton Stout |
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Get all the latest information on the team by following @FIU.Football on Instagram and @FIUFootball on Twitter and Facebook.
General athletic news can also be found at @FIUSports on Facebook and @FIUAthletics on Twitter and Instagram.
2024 FIU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
| Aug. 31 | at Indiana (Saturday) | Big Ten Network | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | CENTRAL MICHIGAN (Saturday) | ESPN+ | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Florida Atlantic (Saturday) | ESPN+ | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | MONMOUTH (Saturday) (Homecoming) | ESPN+ | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | LOUISIANA TECH* (Saturday) | ESPN Platforms | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 8 | at Liberty* (Tuesday) | CBSSN | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | at UTEP* (Wednesday) | CBSSN | 9 p.m. |
| Oct. 22 | SAM HOUSTON* (Tuesday) | ESPNU | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 29 | NEW MEXICO STATE* (Tuesday) | CBSSN | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Jacksonville State* (Saturday) | ESPN Platforms | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at Kennesaw State* (Saturday) | ESPN Platforms | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | MIDDLE TENNESSEE* (Saturday) | ESPN Platforms | 2 p.m. |
HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS
ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (ET)
* CONFERENCE USA GAME