Perry Named QB1

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University's offense will be led by transfer N'Kosi Perry this Saturday, Sept. 4 when the squad travels to face No. 12 University of Florida at 7:30 p.m., in a game that will air on the SEC Network.

There has been an on-going four-way battle throughout camp and preseason practice, and Perry came away with the nod following Saturday's practice.

Media Availability this Week

Monday, Aug. 30 – Hagerty Family Head Coach Willie Taggart 11:30 a.m. via WebEx as well as the weekly radio show at Biergarten in Boca Raton at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 31 – Offensive Coordinator/QB Michael Johnson and selected players 8:45 a.m. (in-person)
Wednesday, Sept. 1 – Defensive Coordinator/S Mike Stoops and selected players 8:45 a.m. (in-person)
Thursday, Sept. 2 – Willie Taggart's final talk prior to this week's game, 11:30 a.m. via WebEx

*Practice viewings also are scheduled and media members will be taken to the field at the appropriate time. Media members should RSVP to Jonathan Fraysure at jfraysur@fau.edu to receive the call WebEx call invitation.

2021 Season

The Owls open up the 2021 campaign on the road on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Gainesville against Florida. The home opener is the following Saturday, at 3:30 p.m., hosting Georgia Southern. For more information on season tickets, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit HERE.

Also scheduled for opening weekend at FAU Stadium is the Coach Howard Schnellenberger Celebration of Life, to be held the night before the game against GSU, Friday, Sept. 10, with the public event starting at 6 p.m. with videos and photos. The guest speaking portion of the evening will begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Football at Florida on September 5, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football versus Navy on September 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football versus FIU on September 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football at ULM on September 26, 2026 at TBA

Upcoming Event: Football versus Texas Southern on October 3, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Football at Army on October 17, 2026 at 12 p.m.

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