8/6/2024 | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic’s CJ Campbell, Jr. has been named to the 2024 Doak Walker Award Watch List, as announced on Tuesday.
Campbell joined the Owls in January after beginning his career at Florida State. His early career warranted a mention on the Athlon Magazine’s preseason American Athletic Conference fourth team. Campbell gained limited experience as a true freshman in Tallahassee and redshirted.
DOAK WALKER AWARD
The PwC SMU Athletic Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back. It will be narrowed to ten semifinalists in November, and three finalists, as voted on by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, will also be announced in November. The committee will cast a second vote in December to determine the recipient. The 2024 Doak Walker Award recipient will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 12, 2024. The award is named after SMU’s three-time All-America running back, Doak Walker. Each Tuesday of this season, The PwC SMU Athletic Forum will again announce a Doak Walker National Running Back of the week.
FAN FEST
Join the Florida Atlantic Owls at the 2024 Duffy’s Sports Grill Fan Fest, scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at FAU Stadium. The football team will hold an open-to-the-public practice. Fans are encouraged to enjoy the shade of the Delray Hyundai Deck while watching and participating in giveaways, games, contests, and much more, including the opportunity to meet FAU student-athletes from other teams. Following football’s practice session, the 2024 Florida Atlantic football poster will be available, as will the Owls for an autograph opportunity.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Florida Atlantic’s football home opener is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, at FAU Stadium versus Army West Point. The Owls will celebrate Military Appreciation Day as the Black Knights come to Boca Raton. For more information, click HERE.
SEASON TICKETS
2024 season tickets are available for as low as $75. To purchase season tickets, click HERE.
Recent alumni and Florida Atlantic faculty/staff can access discounted season tickets as low as $50. To learn more, submit your info HERE or visit HERE to make a purchase today.
VIP group experiences with discounted tickets are available now, including pre- and post-game field access, halftime team tunnels, fundraising opportunities, and more. If you have a group of 15 or more who are interested, sign up HERE.
FAU Alumni and Community Engagement will host two away events. The first is October 19th, when the Owls travel to San Antonio to face host UTSA. The second will be before the November 16th game versus Temple in Philadelphia. For more information, email [email protected].
TOUCHDOWN IN THE TROPICS
Get ready for a night of tropical elegance at “Touchdown in the Tropics” to support the upcoming Florida Atlantic University football season and its student-athletes. Join us at the Boca Marriott on August 22, 2024, from 6-9 PM at 5150 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Indulge in amazing food, enjoy live music, and hear from Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman. This tropical casual affair promises a fun and unforgettable evening as we kick off the season in paradise with your hometown team. All proceeds from this event directly benefit our FAU football student-athletes. For more information, click HERE.
BROADCAST
Television outlets are listed on the schedule page. Wire-to-wire radio coverage will air on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM. Ken LaVicka and FAU alum Chris Newbold will have the call, while Mike Mreczko will host the pre and post-game with added on-field coverage by FAU and long-time South Florida television personality Frank Forte. To listen live click HERE.
