IMO, the only reason this game isn't a complete curb stomping is something Howard mentioned in his interview.
He said that this game could generate a lot of crossover fans. For example, FAU fans going to Miami games when the owls are out of town and vice versa. God knows, we could use all the fans we can at our home games.
There also seems to be a deep level of respect between Al and Howard. Golden is the only Miami coach to go and talk to Howard. Golden did that shortly after becoming head coach. Also had Howard came in recently to talk to our team about what it takes to become champions.
We win big, but I think we purposely try not to embarrass FAU.
Now, the gators are a different story.