Florida Atlantic players said, entering this year’s installment of the Shula Bowl, that a win against their rival could be just what the Owls need to turn the season around and finish strong.
FAU made a quarterback change, ran all over Florida International, totaling 439 rushing yards and held on to the Don Shula Award with a 49-14 win over FIU on Saturday night at Riccardo Silva Stadium.
The Owls (4-5, 2-3 Conference USA) staved off conference elimination with the win and dealt the Panthers (6-3, 4-1 C-USA) their first blemish in an upstart season.