The FIU Panthers football program represents Florida International University (FIU) in NCAA Division I FBS, competing in Conference USA under head coach Willie Simmons. The team has claimed a Sun Belt Conference co-championship in 2010 and has made three postseason bowl appearances, playing home games at Pitbull Stadium (capacity 20,000). Founded in 2002 under coach Don Strock, the program moved up to FBS in 2005, becoming the fastest school in college football history to reach that level at the time. The early years saw a mix of results, but a historic moment came in 2006 when they tied the NCAA record for most overtimes in a game with a 7-overtime loss to North Texas. With a rapid rise and competitive spirit, FIU football has carved out a notable place in college athletics.