FIU AT NO. 21 MIAMI

When: Saturday, 3:30

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

TV: ESPN2

Weather: 89 degrees, 15 percent chance of rain Online: SunSentinel.com/um; Twitter @ChristyChirinos

Quick slant: The Hurricanes and Panthers, who have met just twice, will renew their South Florida rivalry for the first time since 2007. Miami has won both matchups, outscoring FIU 58-9 in the two games, but what the series is most known for was an ugly benches-clearing 2006 brawl that resulted in the ejection of 13 players. Ultimately, after the film from that night was reviewed, a combined 31 players from the two schools received suspensions.

About FIU (2-1): The Panthers, coached by former Miami coach Butch Davis, are coming off a 63-24 win over UMass that tied a school record for points scored. Shawnderrius Phillips has 45 carries for a team-high 249 yards, while quarterback James Morgan has completed 62 percent of his passes for 548 yards.

About Miami (2-1): After dropping their season opener to LSU, the Hurricanes have won two straight in solid fashion. Miami is coming off a 49-24 win over Toledo as quarterback Malik Rosier accounted for a career-high five touchdowns. Running back DeeJay Dallas, meanwhile, finished with a career-high 110 rushing yards, while receiver Jeff Thomas had five catches for 105 yards.