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Toledo head coach Jason Candle said the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl will be a well-earned reward for his team.
"The Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl will provide our team with an outstanding bowl experience, as well as the opportunity to play against a very tough FIU team," said Candle. "We are looking forward to a great matchup. Playing in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl is an excellent reward for our players, coaches, fans and everyone who has played a part in the success of our program."
The Rockets (7-5, 5-3 MAC) finished tied for second place in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference. Toledo has a streak of nine consecutive winning seasons and will be attending its eight bowl in the past nine years. UT is 11-6 all-time in bowl games.
FIU (8-4, 6-2 Conference USA) finished tied for second place in the East Division of CUSA. The Golden Panthers lead the all-time series over Toledo, 2-1, including a 34-32 win in the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, the most recent meeting between the two programs.