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Hilltoppers junior strong safety Leverick Johnson (29) pushes Owls redshirt junior wide receiver Kalib Woods (4) out of bounds. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Football preview: FAU hosts UTEP Saturday in second to last home game

November 9, 2016

Florida Atlantic welcomes the University of Texas El-Paso this weekend, hoping to build on the momentum following its 42-25 win over Rice University last week.

FAU junior running back Greg Howell Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer

Football: Greg Howell excited to get back to ground-and-pound running style

October 14, 2016

Junior running back Greg Howell took his first carry of the 2016 season 48 yards for a touchdown. Two carries later, he ran for a 37-yard touchdown.

Redshirt freshman Daniel Parr rolls out to his right while looking for an open receiver down the field during an August practice. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Revisiting the Owls’ eight-month long quarterback battle between Daniel Parr and Jason Driskel

September 19, 2016

Daniel Parr watched from the sidelines as Jason Driskel marched onto the field after starting quarterback Jaquez Johnson hobbled off in Florida Atlantic’s second game of 2015 against the University of Miami Hurricanes.

Junior running back Greg Howell contorts his body to fit through a hole in FAU's loss at Miami on Sept. 10. Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Football preview: FAU visits Kansas State in second straight road game

September 14, 2016

Florida Atlantic football has no time to dwell over its 38-10 loss to the University of Miami last Saturday and must quickly move on and prepare for Kansas State.

Redshirt sophomore Jason Driskel scrambles during FAU's victory last Saturday. Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Football: Travis Trickett’s new offense passed first test last Saturday, faces tougher challenge tomorrow

September 9, 2016

Fast paced, no huddle. Spread. High scoring. No huddle, no mercy. Explosive. Many words have been used to described Travis Trickett’s offensive style, but all have come from the same concept — wherever Trickett goes, he is followed by a potent offense.

After one of the Owls’ biggest wins of the season over in-state rival Florida International, fans and members of the team celebrate the victory with the Shula Bowl Trophy. Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Football: By The Numbers

September 2, 2016

As the start of the 2016 college football season approaches faster than senior defensive end Trey Hendrickson's pass rush, let's take a look at how coach Charlie Partridge's squad stacks up by the numbers.

Florida Atlantic Football players enter the field before the start of their game versus Buffalo. Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Football: Five key matchups for the 2016 season

September 1, 2016

With new faces, young talent and veteran leadership, Florida Atlantic football will be looking to improve on two consecutive 3-9 seasons.

The American flag stretched across the field in last season's home opener. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Football Preview: Owls look to start season on the right foot versus Southern Illinois

August 31, 2016

With two seasons under head coach Charlie Partridge’s belt, and consecutive 3-9 records, the Florida Atlantic football team gears up for what it hopes is a turnaround season, which begins Saturday versus Southern Illinois.

Quarterback Daniel Parr (13) and running back Kerrith Whyte (6) celebrate after
scoring a touchdown during the 2016 spring game. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Football: Fall Predictions

April 21, 2016

With the playing of its annual spring game last Saturday, Florida Atlantic football’s spring practices have come to a close.

Junior Adrian Sterling’s helmet is knocked off after he was tackled by Richard
Thompson (26) during last year's spring game. Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Football: four questions heading into Saturday’s annual spring game

April 14, 2016

The seniors are gone and the freshmen have yet to arrive, but for the current Florida Atlantic football players it’s time for the 2016 spring game — and a chance prove why they deserve to be on the field come September.

Jason Driskel looks for an open receiver while scrambling out of the pocket against Western Kentucky University in a game last season. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Owls offense taking shape under new offensive coordinator

April 8, 2016

With spring practice in full swing, new offensive coordinator Travis Trickett is not wasting any time getting his offense accustomed to real game situations — even if they are five months away from game one of the 2016 season.

Head football coach Charlie Partridge looks at the scoreboard before his team's 27-26 loss to Rice on Oct. 10, 2015. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU football recruit recap: Harrison Bryant

March 15, 2016

Incoming Florida Atlantic football recruit Harrison Bryant’s versatility has yielded him more personal accolades than even possible for most high school athletes.