2019 NOTABLES: FAU vs FIU - Shula Bowl XVIII
Florida Atlantic (7-3, 5-1) earned their 13th victory over rival FIU on Saturday night in Boca Raton in Shula Bowl XVIII. Below are our notables from their 37-7 win.
- Coach Lane Kiffin moved to 3-0 against FIU and Butch Davis
- The win eliminated any chances of FIU winning the C-USA East
- The Owls scored 13 PTS in the 1st half & 14 in 1st 5:05 of the 2nd
- FAU shut the Panthers out 24-0 for the 2nd half of play
- K Vladimir Rivas, 3-3 FG (33, 27, 25), is now 13-of-16 in 2019
- His three FG was the most in a single game as an Owl
- FAU gains possession of 1st place in C-USA East as Marshall is off
- RB Malcolm Davidson rushed for a career high 153 YDS
- Davidson is 1st Owl RB to rush for 3TD since Singletary (FIU 2018)
- Tonight's win deficit of 30 PTS is 4th most for the Owls vs FIU
- They hit 30+ three previous times as well (31 06', 32 07', 35 18')
- The Owls out gained the Panthers in total yards 579 to 304
- The 579 yard tally is a season high for 2019
- The victory guarantees the Owls a bowl appearance (4th)
- WR DeAngelo Antoine had nine catches for 125 yards
Related Links
POST GAME 2019: FIU - Lane Kiffin - FAU Owl's Nest
FAU Football vs FIU Box Score 11-9-19 - FAU Owl's Nest
FIU @ FAU - Shula Bowl XVIII Game Thread - November 9, 2019 - FAU Owl's Nest
2019 FAU Football Schedule - FAU Owl's Nest
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