Florida International: 2026 Week 7 recap

Florida International remains stuck at the bottom tier of Conference USA with a 2–2 record and a rating that hasn't budged in weeks. Last time we checked in, the Panthers dominated Long Island University 20–3 at home, but that win hasn't moved the needle for GIE's evaluation. The deeper issue is execution in the red zone, where they're converting just 16% of scoring opportunities—a stark liability in a league where every possession counts. With a third-down conversion rate sitting at 33%, FIU's offensive rhythm is fragile. New Mexico State comes to Miami this week; the Panthers have no margin for error if they want to remain in Conference USA contention.