The Florida International University Panthers are going bowling after finishing 7-5 this season.

CBS Miami's Mike Cugno interviewed FIU's head coach Willie Simmons to talk all about their successful season.

The Panthers will face the University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners on Dec. 26 in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl in Dallas.

The following conversation was lightly edited for clarity. Watch their full interview in the player above.

Mike Cugno : You guys are going bowling. Has the whirlwind stopped? Or are you still just kind of riding the wave, enjoying it?

Willie Simmons : So far, we're riding the wave. It's been an amazing first season. I can't say enough about these young men just buying into what we've done since January, our administration has been great. Our Athletic Di

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