Howard and the players are just trying to get their bodies up to the level of their mouths. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Despite the fact that FAU finished on a high note, they floundered against teams that are similar to Texas on a talent/execution level last year. So even if they improve (which is likely), they're still not going to win the game.
I'd be willing to bet they'll keep it within 20, and people on Hornfans will melt down over Greg Davis or pass defense, but we'll still win.