For the first time since 2008, FAU will play in a bowl game and to the surprise of the FAU faithful, the Owls will be staying home to host the Akron Zips in the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl. The Boca Raton Bowl will take place on December 19th.
Akron finished the season 7-6 after losing the MAC Championship Game to Toledo. They are led by former Auburn head coach Terry Bowden. The Zips are 2-4 on the road this season.
FAU is 10-3 and fresh off of winning their first ever Conference USA Championship Game.