FAU Football Moves to 5-2 as Basketball Prepares to Open Season
Florida Atlantic University is experiencing positive momentum across its athletic programs. The FAU football team recently achieved a narrow victory over Rice, bringing their record to 5-2 and nearing bowl eligibility, with a significant matchup against North Texas on the…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 28, 2026 —
Florida Atlantic University’s football team is 5-2 after a narrow victory over Rice, leaving the program nearing bowl eligibility. A significant matchup with North Texas is ahead, according to the information provided about the team’s recent progress.
Details about the Rice game—including its score, date and location—were not provided. The available summary also does not specify what the Owls would need to do to reach bowl eligibility or when that milestone could be achieved. It describes the North Texas game as significant but does not provide a date, venue or further details about the matchup.
FAU’s basketball team is also preparing for its season, which is set to begin under head coach John Jakus. The roster is described as refreshed and includes veteran players, transfers and new recruits. No player names, roster numbers, schedule details or season-opening opponent were included in the information available.
The developments offer updates on two FAU programs at different points in their seasons: football is building on a 5-2 start, while basketball is preparing to begin play with a mix of returning experience and new additions. The information provided does not include statements from coaches or players, or further details about the teams’ goals.
Story summarized from the original created by John Evenson on cbs12.com, see more information here.
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