Good Morning, FAU Family. As this is the last mini-Brew for the week, we want to wish everyone in Owl Nation a safe and wonderful Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸 🎆

We wish you a weekend filled with “oohing” and “aahing” over fantastic fireworks (if that’s your jam), plenty of yard games and perhaps even some free time to enjoy some of the best moments from FAU Football.

And the most important part? Do NOT forget the sunscreen!

What else do we have mixed into today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚾️ An Owls Baseball admiration post
🏈 FAU Football turns 25 in ‘25
🦉 And much, much more

Number of the Day: 59

We’re counting down the days to the return of Florida Atlantic football on August 30 at Maryland! In honor of the 59 days until kickoff, we take a look at incoming freshman and No. 59 Thomas Sledge, who played at Cardinal Newman under coach Jack Daniels.

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🔼 One For the Record Books. ICYMI! Florida Atlantic Football is entering its 25th season in 2025, officially kicking off on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Maryland on Big Ten Network.

Under the direction of first-year head coach Zach Kittley, the youngest man at the helm of a Division I football program, the Owls will enter their third year of American Athletic Conference play with a rebuilt staff and roster, ready to bring a modernized offense, defense, and special teams to Boca Raton.

Throughout the season-long recognition, the top moments, highlights, and stories from the program's first 25 years will be celebrated, from the three conference championships to the four bowl victories.

🔼 In the Cards. It’s always fun to look at what Owls are doing in the wild, and FAU Baseball alum Pedro Pages of the St. Louis Cardinals is sure making his mark in the MLB.

Some stats from his time at Florida Atlantic:

• Wrapped up a three-year career with multiple postseason honors before being chosen as a 6th round draft selection of the St. Louis Cardinals

• Was voted as Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, to the All-C-USA Second Team, and as First Team ABCA/Rawlings All-Central Region

And let’s not forget our history-making 2025 season, including Owls fans showing up in record numbers. 👇🏼

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Saturday, Aug. 30
🏈 Football @ Maryland - Season Opener @ Noon TV: Big Ten Network | Radio: Fox Sports 640 South Florida

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🦉 Have an amazing holiday week, Owl Fam! 🎆