Another year. Another Shula Bowl. Another FAU hammer-job of FIU. The FAU defense continues to prove that it has what it takes to keep the Owls in every game, the running game shows up for the first time this season, Tom Herman has some BIG TIME stones, where the game's momentum switched fully to FAU & why the Shula Bowl needs more credit as one of college football's best rivalries. It's a full breakdown of FAU's 7th straight win (blowout win!) over the Fightin' Pitbulls.

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It was a long, slow bleed. Continued offensive issues for FAU, a deep dive into why the inconsistencies are absolutely not just on QB1, another courageous bend-not-break (but maybe too much bend) defensive effort, the point of the game where FAU was sent back on their heels and why Ken is confident the season is FAR from over. It's a full breakdown of FAU's steamy and stalling loss to Army.

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After he took a beating against Michigan State, the sustainability of QB Cam Fancher is a concern, especially to Tom Herman. The FAU head coach explains what steps they've taken to protect Fancher. Army's ultra-physical triple option offense is in the spotlight this weekend, so nobody better than former FAU defensive MVP Kris Bartels to break what the Owls must do to slow down the churning attack. Also, what is the latest from the Army camp? Black Knights play-by-play voice Rich DeMarco gives listeners a deep dive into not just this Army team but into the program as a whole.

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Cam Fancher's up-and-down debut, FAU's defensive domination, which roster returner stood out most, which newcomer flashed most brightly and why everything Ken predicted would be the case early in the 2024 season played out prominently in the opener. It's a full breakdown of FAU's heartbreaking, frustrating, yet encouraging season-opening defeat at Michigan State.

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In 2010, FAU had a decision to make. Find a venue to "host" their football game against Michigan State, or lose a significant pay day. FAU decided to go with the former, but with their usual home stadium out of the question, the powers-that-be in Boca needed to get creative...and did they ever. Former FAU Athletics marketing guru Dexter Lamont and former Senior Associate AD (now currect UCF AD) Terry Mohajir tell Ken the story of why, and how, FAU hosted Michigan State in Detroit. From moving to Michigan, to cold-calling rich NBA owners to Howard Schnellenberger flying in a middle seat in coach...this one has it all.

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While everyone wants to talk about the FAU quarterback situation (which is now official, btw), most fans have amnesia when it comes to how much trouble the Owls had running the football. After the program's least productive year on the ground in over a decade, Tom Herman believes he has the running back room right. Why? They've, according to Coach Herman, made the most progress as a unit from the start of fall camp to the end and he believes he has the weapons to get FAU back to gaining on the ground, weapons with some fascinating stories. Also, freshman safety CJ Heard has received a prolific preseason honor.

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In 2023, CB DaeDae Hill came into his own as a lockdown corner. Now? He's starting to get national attention...for the work he put in off the field to have his breakout year ON the field. After making Bruce Feldman's 2024 "College Football Freaks" list for his absurd weightlifting benchmarks and 40-time, Hill's expectations are even greater...and he's ready for the challenge. Everything DaeDae has to say about his "Freak" honor, why he's adopted the grind and how he keeps a short memory to stay locked in to playing at a high level.

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Ken LaVicka has sweated through camp practices and can tell you a few things, including why the quarterback room is not only really good, it has depth...just in case. Also, elite newcomers and steady, strong returning production has FAU's defense on the path to something potentially overwhelming and dominant this season, including possibly the most college football-ready freshman that FAU has ever had. In addition to that, why new NCAA coaching rules may help FAU's D-line overcome the loss of Evan Anderson quicker than expected and how FAU players are staying focused through the meat of the camp period. Finally, "What's In A Name": The fascinating story of one of FAU's defensive line newbies.

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Part 2 of Ken LaVicka's two-part breakdown of everything that FAU Football head coach Tom Herman told assembled media at AAC Media Days in Arlington, TX. In this edition we take look at the how FAU is going to try to account for the loss of record-breaking production of LaJohntay Wester in that receiver room. Also, why Tom Herman compares FAU to UCF of a decade ago and Ken takes a look into what Herman discussed that provides the most hope for a winning 2024 campaign. Additionally, what challenges does AAC newcomer Army present and we look at how FAU has traditionally handled the service academies? Finally, why Tom Herman believes FAU has a better chance at the College Football Playoff than a majority of Power 4 schools, a reminder of just how dynamic a recruiter Herman is and why, while some of the teams in the AAC are different compared to his first go-around in the league at Houston, the ability to consistently win and help the league be the top Group of 5 conference remains similar.

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Part 1 of Ken LaVicka's two-part breakdown of everything that FAU Football head coach Tom Herman told assembled media at AAC Media Days in Arlington, TX. In this edition we take look at the entirety of FAU's sizable roster turnover, including the miniscule amount of returning production on offense. Also, Tom Herman is very intent on improving FAU in one-score games and Ken takes a look into Herman's history to show why the acquisition of mobile quarterbacks is so important for FAU in 2024. Also, what will the offensive line look like around Federico Maranges? Finally, when looking at FAU's defense, a deep dive into just how effective that unit was last year gives a lot of hope for the upcoming season.

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