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Date/Time: Dec. 26, 7:30 p.m. ET
Site: Ford Field, Detroit
Network: ESPN
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Florida Atlantic OwlsFAU Owls
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Game Recap
Florida Atlantic has played eight seasons of major college football and already has a winning streak in bowl games. Howard Schnellenberger's championship experience must be rubbing off. Rusty Smith threw for 307 yards and two second-half touchdowns to help the Owls beat Central Michigan 24-21 on Friday night in the Motor City Bowl. Florida Atlantic began playing in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2005 and is 2-0 in postseason games. The Owls defeated Memphis last year in the New Orleans Bowl. Full story
 
Team Reports
  • Florida Atlantic: When Florida Atlantic started the season 1-5, chances of a bowl bid appeared remote. But in a dramatic turnaround, FAU rallied to win five of its last six games to become bowl eligible. And the Owls (6-6) were rewarded with an invitation to face Central Michigan in the Motor City Bowl on Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. More

  • Central Michigan:For the third straight year, Central Michigan's season will end at Ford Field in Detroit at the Motor City Bowl. The Chippewas defeated Middle Tennessee State 31-14 in 2006 and lost a 51-48 thriller to Purdue last year. More
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    Florida Atlantic's Cortez Gent celebrates with Avery Holley (1) during the Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan. (AP)
     
     
     
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    "Certainly, this is going to go down as the most meaningful game we've had. I can't tell you how proud I am of our entire football team."
          -- FAU coach Howard Schnellenberger
     

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