The 2018 Bahamas Bowl was a

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played on December 21, 2018. It was the fifth edition of the

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, and one of the 2018–19 bowl games concluding the 2018 FBS football season. Sponsored by

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, the game was officially called the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. The game featured the

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against the

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of the

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. The matchup was announced on November 25, 2018, making this the first bowl matchup of the season to have both teams confirmed.

Teams

This was the fourth matchup between these two teams, with FIU holding a 2–1 lead in the series. They met in the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, which FIU won, 34–32.

FIU Panthers

FIU accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25. The Panthers entered the bowl with an 8–4 record (6–2 in conference). FIU's usual starting quarterback, James Morgan, was unavailable for the game due to a sore shoulder, resulting in backup Christian Alexander getting the start.

Toledo Rockets

Toledo accepted a bid to the Bahamas Bowl on November 25. The Rockets entered the bowl with a 7–5 record (5–3 in conference).

Game summary

Scoring summary

Statistics

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