Fan Fest Scrimmage at FAU Football Stadium lasted a little over 10 minutes, but fans still left eager for the first home game.

Lightning in the surrounding area caused the scrimmage to be delayed and eventually postponed until tomorrow at 6 p.m. It will be closed to the public. The attendance was sparse, though an exact total was not listed.

At the gate, fans were given posters and schedule magnets. The marching band, cheerleaders, dance team and Owlsley the mascot were also in attendance. Players and coaches still made the event worthwhile for the fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures on the second and third floors of the stadium.

“I think it’s great that we get to interact with the football players and the school should do more things like this,” fan Kris Wall said.

Some fans, however, still left the event feeling pessimistic about the upcoming football season.

“Maybe we can win two games this year,” freshman Nicholas Cona said. “As the year progresses we will become a better team though.”

Other Owls fans, however, were very excited to see the team in action and raved about how dynamic the offense could be, even believing the team could make it to a bowl game.

“Carl Pelini has a very efficient system and he has been on the big stage. His offense will definitely make us more competitive,” fan Ed Hussey said. “I definitely do think it’s realistic to expect six wins and become bowl eligible.”

Kids and teenagers were thrilled to hang out with the players at the meet and greet. Austin Docha, 14, said it was “awesome” to spend time with the Owls players. Junior tight end Nexon Dorvilus  enjoyed getting a chance to mingle with the young followers of the football program.

“That was enjoyable to see all the support,” Dorvilus said. “All those little kids, they probably don’t even know our names. They just look up to us. It feels good to be like a role model that someone can just look up to as a source of inspiration or motivation. That’s always great to do.”