Florida Atlantic quarterbacks Chris Robison and Nick Tronti doing phenomenal job, says offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr.

BOCA RATON — Florida Atlantic offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. said he believes redshirt sophomores Chris Robison and Nick Tronti have done "a phenomenal job" in competing for the Owls’ starting quarterback job.

Robison has emerged as the early, unofficial frontrunner after a week-plus of practice. He unofficially completed six of his 10 passes for 154 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday’s scrimmage at FAU Stadium.

Weis said Robison has a "much better grasp" of the offense and he’s improved his pre-play reads.

"That’s where Chris has really impressed me the most is making those adjustments and seeing the defense and doing all the things that you want a quarterback to do," said Weis, who is entering his second year as FAU’s offensive coordinator.

Robison threw for 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 11 starts last year. Weis noted he saw plenty of good and bad from Robison, who began his career at Oklahoma.

"I think the biggest thing for him, moving into this year, is just keeping that focus every single day," Weis said. "Chris had a lot of really good days in the meetings and on the practice field, and he had some bad days, and I think that correlates when you’re inconsistent, you get some inconsistent play."

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FAU defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer faced Robison when he held the same job at Charlotte last season. Robison was 13-of-22 for 273 yards and two touchdowns — and added a rushing score — in a 27-24 loss to the 49ers in November.

Robison was relieved late in the game for backup De'Andre Johnson, the former "Last Chance U" star who transferred away from the program.

"Always said in the scouting report he had a lot of poise,’ Spencer said of Robison. "I didn’t think he got flustered. He had some balls last year on the money — they moved the ball on us — and it’s because of him not getting rattled.

"He stood in there and took a shot a couple of times and threw some nice, deep over routes," Spencer added. "(I) got a lot of respect for him."

Tronti was 4-of-11 for 57 yards and two interceptions Saturday, although he connected with senior tight end John Raine for a touchdown. Tronti split first-team reps with junior Justin Agner throughout the spring when Robison was suspended for off-field conduct.

Weis said Tronti’s time in the weight room this summer made him a better quarterback. Tronti worked with strength and conditioning coach Wilson Love on flexibility and workouts, which helped him complete passes from different arm angles.

"I think he’s really improved in the RPO game, making those reads and just getting more comfortable," Weis said.

Agner went 1-of-5 for seven yards and an interception Saturday. Kiffin said after the scrimmage Agner has been battling an illness.

Agner attended practice Monday morning but did not participate in drills.

Fan fest: FAU will host a meet-and-greet Saturday afternoon at FAU Stadium. The fan fest will take place immediately after the Owls’ 4 p.m. scrimmage. Both the fan fest and the scrimmage are free and open to the public.

Saturday is FAU’s final open scrimmage of fall camp.

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