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Football: FAU begins the season with a 66-21 loss to UF in the "Swamp"

University Press | Florida Atlantic

Sep 6, 2026

Football: FAU begins the season with a 66-21 loss to UF in the "Swamp"

The Florida Atlantic Owls (0-1) headed into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against the Florida Gators (1-0), with the same coaching staff, quarterback, and the same issues that led them…

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Football: FAU begins the season with a 66-21 loss to UF in the "Swamp"

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