FAU was not as bad as their record suggested last year (3-9). They lost 4 games in the last 30 seconds, and they figure to be a little deeper on defense to hold up late. They beat Tulsa last year 50-21, and I just don't see the overnight turnaround for this Tulsa team that is getting a lot of hype. FAU has recruited well under Patridge in the state of Florida and I could see them winning this game.
Tulsa gets a lot hype with Phil Montgomery coming in with 16 starters returning. However, this offense just was not any good and they have major questions on defense especially in the secondary. Montgomery is getting a lot of credit already coming over as Baylor's previous offensive coordinator, but he takes over an offense that was 93rd in yards per play. He will definitely improve them, but in game 1 he goes up against a team with a veteran QB in Jacquez Johnson and a defense whose strength is against the pass. I expect a back and forth game for the most part, but I think FAU will have a chance to win late.
