Call it the latest battle with “rat poision” for Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin.
The Owls are favored by 22.5 points against Akron in Tuesday’s matchup in the Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. It is the largest spread in a bowl game since Oklahoma State was a 17-point favorite against Purdue in the 2012 Heart of Dallas Bowl.
Kiffin called the spread another dose of unwanted attention that could affect the team’s focus.
“1-0 is all that matters,” Kiffin said. “It’s not about the opponent. It’s about you. That means nothing, except for that is a product of what has happened already on the field.