They were invited to the Gasparilla Bowl where they defeated FIU .
The Owls finished the 2017 season 7 -- 6 , 4 -- 4 in AAC play to finish in third place in the East Division .
Owls were invited to the Gasparilla Bowl where Owls defeated FIU .
The Owls finished the 2017 season 7 -- 6 , 4 -- 4 in AAC play to finish in third place in the East Division .