DALLAS (FWAA) – The FIU Panthers earned their first win over an ACC opponent and only the second win over a current Power-5 opponent, with an intra-city win over Miami, 30-24, at Marlins Park. The win gives the Panthers (6-5) six wins in a season for a school-record third consecutive year, and earned them the Reveal Suits National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Nov. 23.
 
The announcement came on "Playbook" on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM. Each Monday during the season the Reveal Suits National Team of the Week will be unveiled during the program, which airs weekdays from 1-4 p.m. ET. The FWAA's All-America Committee selects the weekly winner and all Division I FBS and FCS schools are eligible to be selected.
 
This is the first time for FIU to earn the Team of the Week honor and the second straight year a C-USA school has been recognized (Old Dominion on Sept. 24, 2018.
 
FIU bolted out to a 23-3 lead, taking advantage of its first of three interceptions to set up a short field goal by Jose Borregales. James Morgan then led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 29-yard strike to Shemar Thornton for a 10-0 lead. FIU led 13-0 at the half, staving off two Miami possessions into its red zone with fourth-down stops. Sage Lewis had 10 tackles and an interception to lead the Panthers' defense. The three interceptions were a season-high for FIU.
 
Borregales tied his own school record with a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter for a 16-0 lead. Miami got back within one possession at late in the third quarter, but Anthony Jones broke through the left side for a 37-yard touchdown run with 2:17 left for a clinching score and a 30-17 lead. Jones finished with his fourth 100-yard rushing game with 112 yards and Morgan had 160 yards through the air.
 
The Football Writers Association of America has named a national team of the week since the 2002 season. In addition to the members of the FWAA All-America Committee, one fan vote from Twitter decides the weekly honor.
 
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Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team.