FIU running back A'mod Ned gains a first down against North Texas in the first quarter of Saturday's season finale at the Orange Bowl, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Julian Reams finds room to run against North Texas in the first half, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Julian Reams speeds into the secondary to score against North Texas in the second quarter on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at the Orange Bowl. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU coach Mario Cristobal fires up his players after a defensive stop in the second quarter against North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU coach Mario Cristobal calls a play during first-half action against North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Reginald Jones (98) puts pressure on North Texas quarterback Giovanni Vizza in the second quarter, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. Vizza threw an incomplete pass on the play. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Trenart Turner races toward the end zone to score on a pass reception in the second quarter against North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Trenard Turner scores on a long pass in the second quarter against North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at the Orange Bowl. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Jeremy Dickens celebrates in the end zone with teammate Joe Alajajian after a third-quarter touchdown against North Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 in the Orange Bowl. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU's Jeremy Dickens celebrates in the end zone with teammates after a third-quarter touchdown reception against North Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International quarterback Paul McCall sets up to pass in the fourth quarter against North Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. McCall was making his first start of the season during the Golden Panthers' victory. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International's Audric Adger sacks North Texas quarterback Giovanni Vizza in the third quarter on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida International head coach Mario Cristobal gets dunked by Gatorade as players celebrate the end of a 23-game losing streak with a 38-19 victory against North Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Greg Ellingson, left, smiles as coach Mario Cristobal reacts after having been given a Gatorade shower to celebrate the team's first win of the season over North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at the Orange Bowl. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
FIU quarterback Paul McCall celebrates with fans after the Golden Panthers defeated North Texas 38-19, ending a 23-game losing streak at the Orange Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. AL DIAZ / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
