This game marks the 20th annual Shula Bowl between FAU and FIU.
The FAU Owls (2-2) hope to bounce back from a disappointing performance last week with a home matchup against their heated rival, the FIU Panthers (1-3). This is the first conference game of the season for both teams.
FAU lost 31-7 last week in embarrassing fashion at Air Force. Head coach Willie Taggart said, “We didn’t play with the same physicality that [Air Force] played with, and when you don’t do that against an option team, you’re going to struggle.