FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS NEWS

Johnny Ford - Rushes for TD Ford rushed 10 times for 51 yards and a touchdown versus Florida on Saturday.

Impact Ford transferred to the Owls from South Florida this offseason, and he's already earned a role it seems. He led the team in carries and also found the end zone against a tough SEC defense. That's a strong starting point.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Davidson - Rushes for 52 yards Davidson rushed nine times for 52 yards against Florida on Saturday.

Impact There were four different backs vying for carries for FAU heading into this season. Davidson had the most yards in this game, and also the second most touches. In 2019 he rushed for 711 yards and nine touchdowns, so there is some upside here.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N'Kosi Perry - Throws TD Perry went 19-for-33 for 261 yards and a touchdown against Florida on Saturday.

Impact The former Miami (FL) quarterback won the battle for the Owls' starting job this summer and started his season against another team from the Sunshine State. This was the toughest game Perry is going to have all year, so the fact he didn't fall on his face is a good sign.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Football Opponent Report: Scouting the Florida Atlantic Owls Here’s everything you need to know about FAU as Willie Taggart is set to coach his first game in the Swamp.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Swamp247's Staff Predictions: Florida vs. Florida Atlantic The Swamp247 staff makes its predictions for the 2021 season opener.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Grantham, Mullen break down prep for Taggart, Owls Florida is wary of a handful of Florida Atlantic's skill position players, and the Owls have done a nice job bolstering the roster with a nu...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 13 Florida counting on improved defense in opener vs FAU

Florida’s defense was historically bad last season, so dreadful at times that fans were clamoring to fire everyone

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alabama-Miami, Georgia-Clemson highlight SEC opening week

It doesn't get much bigger than this for No. 1 Alabama and No. 5 Georgia who face difficult openers to start their seasons

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Mitchell - Shifting to TE Mitchell has now moved over to tight end, Kevin Fielder of FifthQuarter.net reports.

Impact Mitchell is fully healthy following a knee injury that cost him the entire 2020 season. He shifts from wide receiver to tight end where he brings some extra athleticism. Mitchell should see his fair share of targets this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florida to offer two vaccination sites for fans on gameday Florida will offer fans the chance to get vaccinated for COVID-19 just before the season opener against Florida Atlantic with a pair of on-c...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Florida vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Game Preview Florida vs Florida Atlantic prediction and game preview. Florida vs Florida Atlantic Broadcast Date: Saturday, September 4 Game Time: 7:30 E...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

The Gators' last meeting with Florida Atlantic was a wild one Florida and Florida Atlantic do not have a storied history. But what a story their last meeting almost made.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LOOK: Florida releases depth chart for Week 1 vs. FAU Florida has released its depth chart for the season opener against Florida Atlantic.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ex-Miami Hurricanes quarterback N'Kosi Perry named FAU starter FAU coach Willie Taggart named former Miami Hurricanes quarterback N’Kosi Perry as the Owls’ starter for their season opener against the Flo...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Florida - FAU pregame notes Pregame notes for Florida's season opener against Florida Atlantic

AUGUST 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michael Johnson - Not starting opener Johnson will not be the Owls' starter for the September 4 opener against Florida.

Impact The team announced Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry as the starter Sunday heading into the season opener. Johnson arrived to FAU in August after departing from Penn State earlier this summer. The team hasn't made mention of who will be the top backup, but Johnson figures to be next in line if Perry were to struggle. He was a highly-touted recruit in the class of 2019 but was stuck behind better talent while with the Nittany Lions.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Tronti - Loses out on starting job Tronti will not be the team's starting quarterback to begin the 2021 season.

Impact The team announced N'Kosi Perry Sunday as the starter for their Week 1 game against Florida. Tronti has appeared in 20 games for the Owls over the last two seasons, accumulating 1,085 pass yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He also ran for 378 yards and four touchdowns over that. The team has a packed quarterback room this year and it's unclear what Tronti's involvement could look like moving forward.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N'Kosi Perry - Wins quarterback competition Perry was named the team's starting quarterback Sunday for the season-opener against Florida.

Impact Perry was battling Penn State transfer, Michael Johnson, and Nick Tronti for the starting quarterback job. Perry has the most experience of the bunch after throwing for 2,484 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions across three seasons with the Hurricanes. He'll have a tough test right off the bat, as the Owls open up the season on the road against No. 13 Florida.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javion Posey - Expected to play multiple positions Posey will likely see time at both running back and wide receiver this season, Kevin Fielder of FifthQuarter.net reports.

Impact Posey is much more of an athlete than a natural thrower of the football, so this makes sense to try to get him more involved in the offense. It's not clear where he will shake out in the rotations yet, but coach Willie Taggart seems like he wants to get his playmaker the ball more.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taggart believes FAU football is 'in a better position' heading into second year Entering year two of the coach Willie Taggart era, the FAU Owls are hoping to position themselves for another Conference USA championship ru...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

John Mitchell - Healthy heading into season Mitchell (knee) impressed at FAU's scrimmage over the weekend, FAU Owl's Nest reports.

Impact After suffering a season-ending knee injury last season, Mitchell is ready to go heading into 2021. Mitchell was reportedly making several plays deep down the field during the Owls' scrimmage Saturday. Now healthy, he stands to be one of the top contributors in the FAU passing game.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Johnson - Heads to Florida Atlantic Johnson has decided to transfer to Florida Atlantic, per his personal Twitter page.

Impact Johnson decided to move on from Penn State after the 2020 campaign and joins a muddled Owls depth chart with no clear leader. A four-star recruit out of high school with numerous power-five offers, Johnson could challenge for the starting gig in 2021 if he can piece together a strong camp, though he will be challenged by returnees Javion Posey and Nick Tronti and Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Akpejiori, Armani Almestica score early KOs in Orlando - The Ring ORLANDO — Florida-based prospects Raphael Akpejiori and Armani Almestica made short work of their opponents Friday night, while a couple of...

JUNE 12, 2021 • RINGTV.COM

Florida Atlantic Owls: CFN College Football Preview 2021 College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Florida Atlantic season with what you need to know. – C...

MAY 24, 2021 • COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

FAU’s BJ Emmons, Leighton McCarthy sign NFL deals as undrafted free agents BJ Emmons and Leighton McCarthy sign with Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively, as undrafted free agents.

MAY 2, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM