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Head coach Zach Kittley remains confident in his team despite the lopsided loss.
The Owls plan to maintain an aggressive offensive style, which included nine fourth-down attempts against Maryland.
BOCA RATON — Zach Kittley ’s first game as head football coach at Florida Atlantic didn’t quite go as many had hoped. However, as with all losses, there is a lesson here: it's a long season.
Following a 39-7 drubbing at Maryland on August 30, the Owls will have a chance to right things when they take on the Florida A&M Rattlers on Sept. 6 in the team’s home opener.
“Our guys understand that one game’s not going to ruin the season,” Kittley said. “We’ve got to bounce back and that’s what we’re ready to go do.”
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