BOCA RATON — The challenge of facing a Power Five team early in the season is nothing new for Florida Atlantic’s veteran players.
Still, there’s something about starting the year with a game against a nationally ranked, blue blood program in the No. 7 Oklahoma Sooners that has FAU players both excited and grateful.
“We’re honored to go up there and play a team like Oklahoma,” said wide receiver Jovon Durante.
Though FAU has played a Power Five opponent every year since major conference realignment began in 2010, the Owls are 0-16 in those games. FAU faced the then-No.