The Shula Bowl is back following a 1-year hiatus and the 2024 rendition saw FAU keep their stranglehold on the rivalry, as the Owls earned their first win of the 2024 campaign with a dominating 38-20 victory over in-state rival FIU.
After taking a 2-0 match advantage FAU could not hold on as UCF scraped by the Owls. The close match was a battle of attrition as Central Florida gained their fifth straight victory of the season to reverse sweep the Owls 3-2.
Another rainy day in Boca Raton did not slow down the Owls as they got past North Florida 2-0 in the first match won by two goals or more since 2014 in the series.
The Seminoles (5-1) and Owls (5-2) both have had great starts to the season. Florida Atlantic wanted to have the opportunity to build their résumé as they faced off against #21 Florida State, but the ‘Noles were too strong as FAU fell 3-0.
Two teams starting the season in different directions met for their first conference match of the season. North Texas (4-2-1) came into the contest with a five match unbeaten streak while Florida Atlantic (0-4-2) had played only one match since August 30th.
The Shula Bowl is upon us for the first time of the Tom Herman era and it is a critical game for the Owls as they look, not only to protect their home field and win their rivalry matchup, but turn the season onto the right track before it goes off of the rails.
FAU Coach Tom Herman took to the podium on Tuesday afternoon to kickoff Shula Bowl week and give his thoughts on a variety of things, to the Owls recent struggles, to the impact of the FAU vs FIU Rivalry and more.
FAU had a tough showing in week 2 against Army as the Owls were unable to build on the momentum from the strong second half in their season opener and let Army run all over them at home.
FAU Men’s basketball has finalized who they are going to go to battle against in year 1 of the John Jakus era.