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Clash at Protective Stadium: Florida Atlantic Owls vs UAB Blazers in Football Showdown

As the Florida Atlantic Owls prepare to take on the UAB Blazers at Protective Stadium, fans are eager to see if the team can maintain their recent offensive momentum. The Owls have shown a robust offensive front in their past games, with a notable victory over South Florida where they amassed 587 total yards and scored 56 points. Their passing game was particularly impressive, achieving an average of over 10 yards per attempt.


Sep 25, 2021; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls long snapper Tanner Coad (40) warms up before the game against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been an issue for the Owls. In their last three games, they've experienced both highs and lows. After their dominant performance against South Florida, they faced a setback against UTSA Roadrunners with only 162 total yards and a mere 10 points on home turf. They bounced back against Charlotte 49ers with a solid win scoring 38 points and accumulating 349 total yards.


The upcoming game at Protective Stadium presents its own set of challenges. The venue is known for its energetic atmosphere which could play into the hands of the home team – UAB Blazers – who narrowly outscored FAU in their last encounter by just three points in a high-scoring affair that ended with FAU putting up an impressive fight scoring 42 points.


Defensively, there's room for improvement as well; after allowing only 14 points against South Florida, they conceded more than double that amount in subsequent games. Fans will be looking for more consistency from both sides of the ball.


The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one as FAU aims to leverage its offensive strengths while tightening up defensively to secure a win away from home.


Catch this thrilling football matchup on November 4th at Protective Stadium in Birmingham at 7 PM local time or tune into ESPN+ for live coverage.

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