The Owls (1-0) started their season with a 21-17 win against Conference USA foe Charlotte (0-2) for their first season opening win since the 2016 season when they defeated Southern Illinois 38-30.
“It was good to get out there and see where our football team is,” head coach Willie Taggart said. “I was really excited, I’m excited about this football team.”
FAU got off to a slow start offensively led by redshirt junior first-year starting quarterback Nick Tronti under center.
The Charlotte defense was able to hold FAU to just 72 total yards of offense in the first half of the game.