More than 25,000 fans witnessed the inaugural football game on September 1, 2001 when the FAU Fighting Owls took to the gridiron under the leadership of legendary head coach Howard Schnellenberger. The Fighting Owls would post a 4-6 record, which included a 31-28 victory over Bethune Cookman ranked No. 22 team in the country.
Note
Florida Atlantic University: University Archives, Athletics, 2000 - 2015