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FAU Owls

American ConferenceFlagler Credit Union StadiumFlorida Atlantic University
League / conferenceAmerican Conference
Home areaBoca Raton
Main venueFlagler Credit Union Stadium
Signature achievement2023 men’s basketball Final Four

Program overview

The FAU Owls represent Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and compete in the American Conference. Football began in 2001 under founding head coach Howard Schnellenberger, while the university also fields Division I teams across basketball, baseball, soccer and other sports.

FAU’s national profile grew dramatically when the men’s basketball team reached the 2023 Final Four. Football has also produced conference championships and bowl wins during a relatively young history.

Championships & milestones

  • Football launched in 2001 under Howard Schnellenberger.
  • Won conference titles and bowl games during the program’s early rise.
  • Men’s basketball reached the 2023 Final Four in one of the biggest moments in school athletics history.
  • Moved into the American Conference in 2023.

Home venue

Flagler Credit Union Stadium is FAU football’s on-campus home in Boca Raton. The playing field honors Howard Schnellenberger, whose leadership was central to creating the football program and building its early identity.

Florida identity

FAU gives Palm Beach County its own major Division I athletics identity and sits in one of the country’s richest recruiting regions. Its growth has added another serious program to South Florida’s already crowded sports landscape.

Rivalries & regional matchups

  • FIU — the Shula Bowl is FAU’s defining in-state football rivalry.
  • USF — an American Conference opponent that adds another recurring Florida matchup.
  • Other South Florida schools create natural regional interest across multiple sports.

FAU Owls FAQ

What conference does FAU Owls compete in?

FAU Owls is a Division I athletics program competing in the American Conference.

Where does FAU Owls play?

The primary venue highlighted on this page is Flagler Credit Union Stadium in or near Boca Raton. College programs use additional on-campus venues for their other sports.

What is a major achievement for FAU Owls?

One of the program's defining résumé lines is 2023 men’s basketball Final Four.

Who are FAU Owls's main rivals?

FIU is one of the most important matchups, with additional rivalries and regional games listed above.

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