Good Morning, FAU Fam. Florida Atlantic Athletics has found its next leader! Josh McCowan was announced Friday as vice president and director of athletics, bringing more than 15 years of high-level collegiate athletics experience from stints at Mississippi State, Kansas State, and Colorado.

Named one of the Top 100 Future Athletics Directors by Silver Waves Media in 2026, McCowan led Mississippi State to its three highest fundraising years in school history, raising more than $173 million over that span. He'll be officially introduced next Friday at the Schmidt Family Athletics Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence!

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

🎸 ICYMI
🏀 Meet the Newcomers
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Total Playmaker. Florida Atlantic wide receiver Easton Messer etched his name all over the record book in 2025 with 1,052 yards and a school-record-tying 15 catches in one game. The second-team All-Conference pick also became the first Owl ever to record a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown in the same year. Messer sat down with Frank Forte for a special summer segment previewing the 2026 season; don't miss it!

🔼 ICYMI: Florida Atlantic football gamedays are getting a major upgrade this fall with Owls Pregame Live in the Publix Paradise Plaza at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Opening three hours before kickoff, the plaza features free 90-minute concerts from local artists and tribute bands, food trucks, the Flagler Credit Union Kids Zone, giveaways, games, and more. "Homegrown," a Zac Brown Tribute Band, kicks off the concert series on Saturday, Sept. 12 versus Navy with the plaza opening at 4:30 p.m. ahead of the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Season tickets start at just $75!

The Boca Regional Chamber is proud to announce the return of Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD) this August! Throughout the month, local nonprofits will host a variety of events across our community, bringing people together while raising awareness and funds to support their important work.

From happy hours and trivia nights to game nights, challenges and more, there are plenty of ways to get involved and have some fun for a great cause. Explore the BCFD calendar, find an event that interests you, and join the Boca Regional Chamber in supporting the local organizations making an impact throughout our region. Scan the QR code or visit our full BCFD calendar of events to find an event and get involved!

🔼 Sunshine State Speed. Florida Atlantic cross country is set to hit the ground running! Head Coach Alex Smolka released the 2026 schedule, featuring three regular-season meets all within the Sunshine State. The Owls open Sept. 4 at the Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational in Jacksonville, then race twice at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee for Pre-Regionals on Sept. 18, and the FSU XC Invitational on Oct. 9. The American Cross Country Championships await Oct. 31 at Lake Oaks Park in New Orleans, hosted by Tulane!

🔼 Meet the Newcomers. Get to know the newest faces of FAU women’s basketball as head coach LeAnn Freeland breaks down #12 Mia Jordan's game and what fans can expect in 2026-27.

🔼 Summer Work. That’s a wrap on the summer grind for FAU men’s hoops!

How many receptions did Easton Messer record in 2025, the second most in a single season in Florida Atlantic history?

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Season tickets for the upcoming 2026 Florida Atlantic Football season are now on sale through the Owls Ticket Office. Season tickets to support your Hometown Team start at just $75. Purchase 2026 season tickets and renew your season tickets now!

*All Times Are in ET

Wednesday, Aug. 12
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. FIU @ 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13
🏐 Volleyball Red vs. Blue (Exhibition) @ 6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16
🏐 Volleyball vs. Miami Dade (Exhibition) @ 1 p.m.
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Miami @ 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20
⚽ Women’s Soccer @ Florida State @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22
🏐 Volleyball @ Miami (Exhibition) @ 1 p.m. (Coral Gables, Fla.)

Wednesday, Aug. 27
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Howard @ 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28
🏐 Volleyball vs. Merrimack @ 10 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Stetson @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. FIU @ 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Florida @ 1 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3
🏐 Volleyball @ FGCU @ 6 p.m. (Fort Myers, Fla.)
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Jacksonville @ 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4
🏐 Volleyball vs. WVU @ 1 p.m. (Fort Myers, Fla.)
👟 Cross Country @ Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational (Jacksonville, Fla.)

Saturday, Sept. 5
🏈 Football vs. Florida @ 7:45 p.m. (Gainesville, Fla.) | Watch: SEC Network


🦉 Go here for the complete Florida Atlantic University Athletics Calendar

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🦉 Have a great Monday, Owl Fam!