The 2012 FIU Panthers football team represented Florida International University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

They were led by sixth year head coach Mario Cristobal and played their home games at FIU Stadium.

This was the Panthers final season as members of the Sun Belt as they have accepted an invitation to join Conference USA on July 1, 2013.

Head coach Mario Cristobal was fired at the end of the season after posting a 27–47 record in six seasons.

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