Good morning. And welcome to September! When is it socially acceptable to start buying pumpkin spice latte everything? While we wait for your answers, watch Frank Forte’s conversation with Florida Atlantic running back Larry McCammon as we get the inside scoop on everything on and off the field.

What else are we mixing together in today’s Brew?

⚽️ Taking down unbeatens
🏈 Everything you need to know about Week 1
🦉 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

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🔼 Tough As Nails. FAU women's soccer scored two first half goals, buckled down defensively in the second half, and secured a 2-1 victory over previously unbeaten Louisiana last night. With a steady rain falling at kickoff and throughout much of the first half, the Owls opened the scoring in the 16th minute—Olivia Bori dribbled around a defender down the right side and put a low cross into the six-yard box, and Sloane Young was there to clean it up for her second goal in as many games. It was the first goal Louisiana had conceded in three games and over 300 minutes.

⚽️ Hear postgame comments with head coach Patrick Baker and the game-winning goal scorer Michelle Horan.

🔼 Home Sweet Home. FAU men's soccer is rolling out the red carpet for Marist when they come to town for the team’s first home match of the 2023 season tonight. The Owls are looking to avenge last year’s loss when the Red Foxes earned a 2-0 win in Poughkeepsie, and they’ve got every ounce of momentum to do it after going unbeaten in Nashville this past weekend—headlined by a six-goal barn burner win over Lipscomb.

⏰ The home opener kickoff starts at 7:00pm ET sharp.

🔼 Everything You Need To Know. Football is (finally!) here. Here’s everything you need to know to watch, listen to, and experience FAU football’s regular season kickoff tomorrow night!

🎁 The first 10,000 fans to enter the stadium this week will receive an "Owl Towel” bearing an image of first year Hagerty Head Football Coach Tom Herman.

💪 Joining 47 other quarterbacks around the country, Casey Thompson has earned a spot on the 2023 Golden Arm Award Watch List.

👏 Stay in those seats at the end of the first quarter for a special recognition of the men’s basketball team who earned a spot in last year’s Final Four.

📺 Watch the game on ESPN+

📻 Listen live to the radio call on FOX Sports South Florida.

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🤔 PARADISE TRIVIA

Coming back to the start. We’ve got just one day—yes, one more day—until FAU football is back, so we’re going back to where it all started for today’s trivia question.

The Owls played their very first football game in 2001 against what team?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🦉 ONE BIG THING

Celebrate good times. The country is celebrating intercollegiate athletics kicking off and Florida Atlantic University is right there to celebrate along with everyone.

Deck yourself out in your finest Red & Blue and join us today on the Diversity Housing Lawn starting at 11:30am ET for free food, live music, fun activities, giveaways, and more!

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Friday 9/1

🏐 FREE ADMISSION: Women's Volleyball vs. Cleveland State (Best Western Invitational) @ 10:30am ET

🏐 FREE ADMISSION: Women's Volleyball vs. EKU (Best Western Invitational) @ 3:30pm ET

🎽 FREE ADMISSION: Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ Florida Atlantic XC Invitational @ 6:30pm ET

⚽ FREE ADMISSION: Men’s Soccer vs. Marist @ 7:00pm ET

Saturday 9/2

🏐 FREE ADMISSION: Women's Volleyball at Miami (Ohio) (Best Western Invitational) @ 11:00am ET

🏈 Football vs. Monmouth @ 6:00pm ET on ESPN+ | Listen Live on FOX Sports South Florida | Get Tickets

Sunday 9/3

⚽ FREE ADMISSION: Women’s Soccer at UCF @ 6:00pm ET

🦉 Click here to view the entire FAU Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Slippery Rock University

Florida Atlantic joined NCAA Division I-AA, now known as Division I FCS, as an independent team for the 2001 season—and the team’s first-ever intercollegiate competition was against Slippery Rock University at Joe Robbie Stadium, now known as Hard Rock Stadium.

🦉 Have a good Friday and a great weekend, y’all.