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Line: Florida by 45 What's at Stake: Even though Florida coach Urban Meyer called Florida International a 'dangerous team,' it's doubtful that the nation's longest winning streak will be in jeopardy.

The Florida Gators are undefeated, are ranked No. 1 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, and boast a senior Heisman Trophy hopeful as they gear up for a national title run.

Beat North Texas 35-28 on Nov. 14 in Miami. On offense: The Panthers only average 322.6 yards per game, which includes 100.8 rushing.

The Florida International Panthers began their 2009 campaign at SEC power Alabama.

FIU 24-26-0 17-9-0 5-1-0 2-1-0 FLA 81-14-0 59-8-0 42-0-0 21-0-0 FIU 0-40-0 7-57-0 19-65-0 22-65-0 FLA 6-12-0 28-18-0 45-26-0 66-26-0 ALAN FERGUSON STATS Writer The victories might not have been as spectacular as last season's national title run, but Florida survived a rugged SEC campaign with a rare perfect record.

Just a few weeks ago, North Texas' defensive secondary was riding high. The Mean Green shut down Ball State's passing attack in a season-opening win and performed well in a loss to Ohio.

Wayne Younger scored on a 23-yard run with 5:08 left, capping 21 unanswered points by Florida International in a 35-28 win over North Texas on Saturday night.

Quarterback-turned-re- ceiver-turned-running back Kendall Berry got his chance last week and made the most of it, rushing for 103 yards, three touchdowns.

The source of Florida International's best hope for beating MTSU will be on the field Saturday.

Receiver T.Y. Hilton, who missed all but one play against Louisiana-Lafayette last Saturday with a recurring knee injury, was cleared by team doctors Monday to resume practicing.

With a plethora of injuries this season, especially where nearly one-third of its starters are out for the season, FIU has adopted the title of a Baltimore Ravens book Next Man Up as its motto for the rest of the season.

A season that many billed as a possible breakout campaign for Florida International has instead become more of a letdown.

Troy players won the Sun Belt Conference's weekly offensive and defensive awards today.

ARKANSAS STATE: In a defensive struggle, it was the Red Wolves who came up short in a 16-10 decision at ULM last Tuesday.

MTSU football coach Rick Stockstill has announced that practices this week will be closed to the public and media.

Therea s not really anything new to say. Every week, the same FIU team shows up.

FIU was expecting a physical game against Troy on Saturday night at FIU Stadium.

When: 6 p.m. today Where: FIU Stadium, Miami Records: Troy , FIU Line: Troy by 10 On the air: TV -- none.

Paul McCall threw two touchdown passes and Florida International scored 20 unanswered second-half points to beat Western Kentucky 37-20 Saturday night and win its first game of the season.

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson Florida International receiver T.Y. Hilton suffered a sprained knee against Western Kentucky last week.