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QB Nick Tronti stands in the shotgun against Marshall on October 24th. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Football: Owls lose on the road to No. 22 Marshall, 20-9

October 24, 2020

Marshall snapped FAU’s eight-game win streak dating back to last season.

Owls linebacker Leighton McCarthy’s performance against the 49ers earned him C-USA defensive player of the week honors. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU linebacker Leighton McCarthy named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week

October 6, 2020

McCarthy forced a fumble that set up an Owls touchdown in the third quarter, which was the only turnover of the game.

QB Nick Tronti scores a much needed touchdown using his legs for 49 yards. He led the team in rushing yards with 94 yards. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: FAU Football wins its first game under head coach Willie Taggart against Charlotte

October 4, 2020

The Owls scored 21 points in an explosive 3rd quarter.

Not only will the Owls will play their first game Saturday, the team will also open conference play against the 49ers. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU kicks off its season at home against Charlotte

October 2, 2020

After multiple postponements, the Owls are set to play their first game Saturday.

BJ Emmons is on track to have an productive season in his senior season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Owls look to open their season with a win against the Georgia Southern Eagles

September 17, 2020

FAU is in for an uphill battle after missing spring practice with new head coach Willie Taggart and losing 15 starters, including starting quarterback Chris Robison.

When under center last season, Tronti completed 17 of 22 passes for 180 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He rushed 51 times for 239 yards and two touchdowns and caught one pass for 41 yards. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Redshirt junior Nick Tronti named starting quarterback against Georgia Southern

September 14, 2020

This will be the first ever start at quarterback for Tronti.

This isn't the first time that reciever John Mitchell has missed an entire season as he didn't play a game in the 2017 season because of a back injury. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: John Mitchell will miss the 2020 season due to a knee injury

September 8, 2020

Mitchell was expected to aid the offense to back-to-back conference titles, and another bowl win.

Rahsaan Lewis, son of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, is transferring to the University of Kentucky alongside his brother, Rayshad. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: WR Rahsaan Lewis is transferring to Kentucky

August 6, 2020

Lewis transferred to FAU in 2019 after playing one season at UCF.

LB Akileis Leroy (Left) and QB Chris Robison (Right) are both on preseason national award watch lists. Photos by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Akileis Leroy is back and the Owls find itself with two players on preseason national award watch lists

July 15, 2020

Akileis Leroy and Chris Robison will have high expectations for the 2020 season.

It has been an unusual first season at FAU for Taggart to say the least. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU brings along 14 newcomers on National Signing Day, Coach Taggart shares his thoughts

February 6, 2020

New FAU head coach Willie Taggart finalized his first signing class with the program.