Good Morning, FAU Fam. It's officially a new era in Boca Raton! The Florida Atlantic community welcomes Vice President and Director of Athletics Josh McCowan during a press conference and reception this afternoon, with the 3 p.m. press conference airing live on ESPN+.

McCowan, appointed July 31, becomes the school's seventh vice president and director of athletics after three years at Mississippi State, succeeding Brian White, who departed for Virginia Tech after eight years leading the Owls.

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

🏈 Iron Owls
🏌️ Making A Statement
🦉 And much, much more

🔼 Captains Named. Florida Atlantic football has its leaders for 2026! Second-year Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Zach Kittley announced six team captains: CJ Doggette Jr., Vincent Fiacable, Leon Hart Jr., Easton Messer, Tyson Rooks, and Caden Veltkamp.

🔼 Center Of Attention. FAU offensive lineman Vincent Fiacable was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, recognizing the top 40 centers in the nation. The graduate started 12 games last season, anchoring an Air Raid offense that finished No. 1 nationally in passing. He is one of four American Conference players on the list. FAU opens the season Sept. 5 at Florida.

🔼 Promo Time. FAU women's soccer released its 2026 game-by-game promotions, headlined by the Aug. 12 opener at Flagler Credit Union Stadium featuring a fan fest, giveaways, and a chance to win tickets to see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Other themed nights include a White Out against Florida on Aug. 30, a pink game against East Carolina on Oct. 15, and Alumni Day against Rice on Oct. 25.

🔼 Headed To The Hall of Fame. FAU men's golf head coach Adrien Mork will be inducted into the McNeese State Athletics Hall of Fame on Aug. 29. Mork was the Cowboys' scoring average leader and team MVP for four straight seasons from 2001-04, earning four-time All-American honors. He later competed professionally, winning five times on Europe's Challenge Tour and Alps Tour, and became the first player to shoot 59 in any European Tour event at the 2006 Morocco Classic.

🔼 Iron Owls. Meet your Iron Owls of the Year! FAU football recognized standouts from the weight room and conditioning all offseason long.

🔼 Making A Statement. Former Florida Atlantic golfer Guilherme Grinberg is on a roll! The Sao Paulo native captured the Brazilian Amateur Championship, his country's premier national amateur tournament, posting rounds of 66-66-67-66 to finish 23-under par and claim a commanding 10-shot victory. The win, his fourth amateur title in the last 13 months, vaulted Grinberg up 118 spots in the World Amateur Golf Rankings to No. 374. Grinberg recently wrapped up a five-year career at FAU, where he ranks third all-time in career scoring average and total birdies.

🔼 Sand Staff Addition. Florida Atlantic beach volleyball announced Chantel McMillan as the program's new assistant coach on Wednesday. McMillan arrives from North Florida, where she helped guide the Ospreys to a 21-14 record and a run to the ASUN Championship finals in 2026. A five-season beach volleyball player at North Florida herself, McMillan recorded 69 career wins and was named the 2023 ASUN Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

🔼 On Par. Tee it up for the Owls! Florida Atlantic golf hosts a four-person scramble fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 13, at Osprey Point Golf Club, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start, and all proceeds set to benefit the men's and women's programs. More info here.

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!

Which three Owls are serving as team captains for the second consecutive year?

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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.

Thursday, Aug. 20
⚽ Women’s Soccer @ Florida State @ 7 p.m.
⚽ Men’s Soccer @ Mercer @ 7 p.m. (Macon, Ga.)

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

Sunday, Aug. 23
⚽ Men’s Soccer vs. UCF @ 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 27
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Howard @ 5 p.m.
⚽ Men’s Soccer vs. North Florida @ 7:30 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.
⚽ Men’s Soccer vs. NC State @ 7 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
⚽ Men’s Soccer @ Cleveland State @ 7 p.m. (Cleveland, Ohio)
🏈 Football vs. Florida @ 7:45 p.m. (Gainesville, Fla.) | Watch: SEC Network


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Answer: CJ Doggette Jr., Easton Messer, and Caden Veltkamp.

🦉 Have a great weekend, Owl Fam!