Tyriq Starks News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls | FOX Sports

Starting Saturday Starks will get the start under center for FAU during Saturday's showdown with UNC-Charlotte, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Starks is set to make his first collegiate start as FAU has opted to make a change at the quarterback spot. The 6-foot-2 redshirt junior has appeared in four games during his time with FAU, throwing for 112 yards (14-of-21), zero touchdowns and one interception, adding on 24 yards with his legs.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Decent in relief effort Starks was 8-for-13 passing for 71 yards during Saturday's 18-15 overtime defeat against Temple. He also had six rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Starks was forced into the game during the second half of Saturday's contest after Karen Weisman (ankle) suffered an injury. Starks did not light up the stat sheet, but with his team down 15-7 with less than two minutes in the game, Starks led a game-tying drive to send the contest into overtime. Weisman's injury is considered a high ankle sprain, so there's a decent chance that Starks will start Saturday's game versus Charlotte.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting QB for Week 1 Starks will not be the Owls' starting quarterback at Michigan State on Aug. 30, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Cam Fancher was named the 2024 Owls' starting quarterback for their first game. The news should not be so surprising, considering less than multiple weeks have passed since FAU Owls Nest announced that Starks fell behind their QB battle. Starks' other year as a reserve resulted in limited opportunities, which he hopes is not the case during 2024.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Behind in QB battle Starks is currently behind Cam Fancher in Florida Atlantic's starting quarterback battle but not completely out of it, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Starks threw just six attempts during the 2023 football season and could see a similar supplementary role if Fancher leads him through the season-opener. Starks still has a possibility of being the starter as he has been playing well according to head coach Tom Herman, but as of now he will assume the backup spot.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE