Last year, the Owls ran all over the Panthers, amassing 439 yards on the ground.
After a crucial win on the road against a surging Western Kentucky team, the Owls set their focus on the Florida International University Golden Panthers, in what will be the 18th annual Shula Bowl on Saturday.
In what is always a heated rivalry between the two South Florida programs, FAU is looking for their fifth win in the conference as FIU tries to be bowl eligible.