Conference Sun Belt Conference Offensive coordinator Daryl Jackson Defensive coordinator Kirk Hoza | 2009 record 5–7 (5–3 Sun Belt) Offensive scheme Pro-style | |
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Head coach Howard Schnellenberger (9th year) | ||
The 2009 Florida Atlantic University Owls football team represented Florida Atlantic University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Howard Schnellenberger and played their home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Owls were in their fourth season of competition in the Sun Belt Conference. The Owls finished the season 5–7 and 5–3 in Sun Belt play.
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Preseason
The Florida Atlantic Owls entered the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season hoping to rebound on what was considered a disappointing 2008 campaign. The 2008 team ended the season 7–6 (4–3 SBC), despite returning an overwhelming majority of starters from the 2007 conference champion team. Quarterback Rusty Smith entered his senior season. The 2009 team looked to rebuild on defense, losing defensive star, Frantz Joseph, and a number of other key starters.
The Owls looked to shoot for their third-consecutive bowl appearance, as the 2008 squad defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas in the 2008 Motor City Bowl.
The Owls also had to deal with a new offensive system, as Gary Nord, offensive coordinator for Florida Atlantic since 2004, took the same job at Purdue.
Preseason Sun Belt Players of the Year
Preseason All-Sun Belt honors
Mid-season awards and honors
All-Sun Belt honors
Records broken in 2009
The 2009 football season saw numerous school records broken.