Big departures: SS C.J. Chatham, OF Billy Endris, SP David McKay
Key newcomers: OF Eric Rivera, OF Gary Mattis, C Brad Mathiowetz
Home opener: 6:30 p.m. Friday vs. Monmouth
Outlook: The Owls won the regular-season Conference USA title last season and bowed out in the Coral Gables Regional, but will have to replace its entire outfield — and shortstop C.J. Chatham. Chatham became the highest drafted Owl ever last year when he was selected in the second round by Boston, and FAU will look to Tyler Frank to fill his void.