Upcoming Event: Football at Florida on September 5, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Football
at Florida
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Football Prepares to Host Wagner
9/17/2019 2:11:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University's football team (1-2) is preparing to play host to Wagner (0-3) on Saturday at 6 p.m. It will be the second meeting between the two schools with the Owls coming away with a 7-3 win in the 2012 season opener. Like this game, the 2012 contest was played at FAU Stadium.
Location: FAU Stadium, Howard Schnellenberger Field, Boca Raton, Fla.
Kickoff: 6:05 p.m.
TV Coverage: ESPN+
Listen: Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida
Live Stats: Click HERE
Series: 1-0 FAU
Does getting the first win make everything easier?
"I wouldn't say that. I would say it was a good win, but we have a new opponent this week, so we need to keep working to beat this opponent. Go 1-0 this week. It was good to win, and it was exciting but, we have got to keep working."
Was Saturday's game the game that you have felt the most confident for a full game?
"I would say so. I was in the pocket, really just chilling back there. I could make a sandwich or make a phone call and tell some 'hey I'm about to throw a pass right now.' That is how much time I had. I felt real comfortable back there and it is all thanks to my O-linemen and my running backs and tight ends."
Did you foresee that performance for yourself and the offensive line? Maybe not to the level it was, but just throughout the practice and improvements made?
"One hundred percent. Like I said, last week was a real good week of practice. We were proving to our team that we could do it, play really well. That is what we did on Saturday."
Senior Wide Receiver John Mitchell
When was the last time you had three touchdowns in a game before last Saturday?
"I don't know if I have ever done that before. I can't remember honestly. I don't think I did that in high school so maybe backyard football."
On the leaping play that he made in the end zone:
"It looked like Harrison (Bryant) was open. I had already turned around and I had seen Harrison. I thought he was going to throw to him. The fact that Chris (Robison) even threw it to me, (I) was kind of shocked, but he is going to trust all of us and put the ball in the air. And then on top of that, I know there has be a big challenge for huge plays, big aggressive plays. I saw it and I went up and got it just like I have done before, and I feel like I should have been doing all season."
"For me, football was a vehicle, man. To get an education, to get out of the hood, and to transform my life – and ultimately to have a platform to help others."
Click HERE for the full story
Senior Tight End John Raine
Owls Read at the Boca Raton Library
"It's really an underappreciated job in the workforce, and it's really needed," said redshirt sophomore safety Ahman Ross about teachers and their importance.
Click HERE for the full story
LaVicka will also host the next edition of the "Coach's Show," featuring head coach Lane Kiffin, this Thursday at 6 p.m. The show originates from Biergarten Boca Raton and will air live on Fox Sports 640 South Florida. Tight ends coach Clint Trickett and safety Da'Von Brown are scheduled to join the show.
Also featured are defensive end Tim Bonner in this weeks' "Pads Off" segment, while cornerback coach Jason Jones will give the audience insight into his position room. Plus, what is it like to play football when your father is an NFL legend? Find out in the words of wide receiver Rahsaan Lewis, whose father Ray is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Game Details
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21Location: FAU Stadium, Howard Schnellenberger Field, Boca Raton, Fla.
Kickoff: 6:05 p.m.
TV Coverage: ESPN+
Listen: Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida
Live Stats: Click HERE
Series: 1-0 FAU
Player Perspective
Redshirt Junior Quarterback Chris RobisonDoes getting the first win make everything easier?
"I wouldn't say that. I would say it was a good win, but we have a new opponent this week, so we need to keep working to beat this opponent. Go 1-0 this week. It was good to win, and it was exciting but, we have got to keep working."
Was Saturday's game the game that you have felt the most confident for a full game?
"I would say so. I was in the pocket, really just chilling back there. I could make a sandwich or make a phone call and tell some 'hey I'm about to throw a pass right now.' That is how much time I had. I felt real comfortable back there and it is all thanks to my O-linemen and my running backs and tight ends."
Did you foresee that performance for yourself and the offensive line? Maybe not to the level it was, but just throughout the practice and improvements made?
"One hundred percent. Like I said, last week was a real good week of practice. We were proving to our team that we could do it, play really well. That is what we did on Saturday."
Senior Wide Receiver John Mitchell
When was the last time you had three touchdowns in a game before last Saturday?
"I don't know if I have ever done that before. I can't remember honestly. I don't think I did that in high school so maybe backyard football."
On the leaping play that he made in the end zone:
"It looked like Harrison (Bryant) was open. I had already turned around and I had seen Harrison. I thought he was going to throw to him. The fact that Chris (Robison) even threw it to me, (I) was kind of shocked, but he is going to trust all of us and put the ball in the air. And then on top of that, I know there has be a big challenge for huge plays, big aggressive plays. I saw it and I went up and got it just like I have done before, and I feel like I should have been doing all season."
Game Notes
Click HEREWhere are They Now
Chris Shepherd"For me, football was a vehicle, man. To get an education, to get out of the hood, and to transform my life – and ultimately to have a platform to help others."
Click HERE for the full story
2019 Roster
Click HERE2019 Schedule
Click HEREPlayer Feature
Senior Tight End John Raine
2019 Tickets
For tickets call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or click HERE.
Extra Yard for Teachers Week
In conjunction with Extra Yard for Teachers Week, FAU Athletics is offering all teachers 25% off tickets. To receive the discount, teachers can present a valid teacher ID or badge at the FAU Stadium box office by Gate 1 starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The offer is valid for walk-up sales only.Owls Read at the Boca Raton Library
"It's really an underappreciated job in the workforce, and it's really needed," said redshirt sophomore safety Ahman Ross about teachers and their importance.
Click HERE for the full story
The Radio Broadcasts
All games will be carried by Fox Sports 640 South Florida, where Ken LaVicka and FAU football alum Kris Bartels will have the call. Follow the team via social media @FAU_Football.LaVicka will also host the next edition of the "Coach's Show," featuring head coach Lane Kiffin, this Thursday at 6 p.m. The show originates from Biergarten Boca Raton and will air live on Fox Sports 640 South Florida. Tight ends coach Clint Trickett and safety Da'Von Brown are scheduled to join the show.
Television Show
"Inside the Owls Burrow," featuring FAU head coach Lane Kiffin and show host Frank Forte, airs twice each week. The show, which airs on Fox Sport Florida, will first run on Thursday at 4 p.m. Fans can catch a re-broadcast on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. This week's show will take a look at the outstanding play at Ball State and will look forward to the home game versus Wagner, the second meeting between the two schools, with both coming at FAU Stadium.Also featured are defensive end Tim Bonner in this weeks' "Pads Off" segment, while cornerback coach Jason Jones will give the audience insight into his position room. Plus, what is it like to play football when your father is an NFL legend? Find out in the words of wide receiver Rahsaan Lewis, whose father Ray is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Players Mentioned
DE
/ Football
S
/ Football
WR
/ Football
WR
/ Football
TE
/ Football
QB
/ Football
S
/ FootballInside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 Spring Show #10
Tuesday, May 12
Kyle Boylston Two-Sport Athlete 2026
Sunday, May 10
Inside the Owls Burrow 2025-26 Spring Show #9
Tuesday, May 05
Ladies Night 2026
Friday, May 01