DALLAS – The FIU football program concluded its final day of practice Thursday morning on Christmas Day in preparation for the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, set for Friday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. ET against UTSA on ESPN.

The Panthers completed a full slate of practices inside SMU's practice facility before wrapping up the final practice of the season with a walk-through at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the site of FIU's first bowl appearance since 2019.

FIU capped off the holiday with a team and staff Christmas dinner to close the day.

A photo gallery from day four of bowl activities is attached.

BOWL BOUND

Led by first-year head coach Willie Simmons and our talented student-athletes, coaches and staff, the Panthers are set to represent FIU on a national stage in Dallas, Texas on Dec. 26 in the First Responder Bowl. FIU will take on UTSA at 8 p.m. ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, of which the game will air as a standalone matchup on ESPN. 
 
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