FIU Panthers safety JoJo Evans was deliriously happy. He had just made it to halftime this past Saturday night in what ultimately became a 17-10 win over visiting Louisiana Tech. Playing those 30 minutes was no small feat considering Evans had missed the second half the past two games due to targeting penalties.

▪ FIU wide receiver JuJu Lewis, who didn’t play in two years at Georgia Tech, is finally rolling. After making no catches against Indiana in FIU’s opener, he had his first career grab against Central Michigan, going for a modest seven yards.

After consecutive defeats to FAU and a ‘heartbreaker’ to Monmouth at homecoming, Panthers coach Mike said ‘I kept telling our guys to, “Get up!” That’s what you have to do in life — get up.’

MIAMI, FL - Matchups between FIU and Louisiana Tech have always been close one's. In 2022, FIU defeated the Bulldogs by a final score of 42-34 in double overtim