| 11/23/2024 | Football BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic football team was defeated by Charlotte, 39-27, in their final home game of the 2024 season on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Owls fall to 2-9. SENIOR DAY 22 senior players were honored in a pregame ceremony: LB Jackson Ambush (Captain) DB Michal Antoine Jr. DE Marlon Bradley DB “Buggs” Kahzir Brown DL Devonta Davis DB Daedae Hill OL Scarlee Jean LB Jarrett Jerrels WR George Johnson III WR Marlyn Johnson DE Chris Jones OL Malcolm Lamar OL Andre Lamas P Logan Lupo OL Federico Maranges (Captain) LS Nicholas Marino DB Wendol Philord LB Makai Sawtelle LB Desmond Tisdol WR Milan Tucker DL Jaden Wheeler LB Eddie Williams FIRST HALF Redshirt junior RB C.J. Campbell Jr. helped the offense march down the field on their opening possession, first turning a checkdown catch on 3rd-and-six into a first down and then breaking free for a 49-yard run to set up a 20-yard field goal for the early lead.In the second quarter, the Owls saw contribution from another running back, this time redshirt freshman Xavier Terrell, who ran untouched into the end zone for the 21-yard score, his first career touchdown. Florida Atlantic ultimately entered the locker room trailing 16-10. SECOND HALF Explosive plays became the name of the game for the Owls’ offense. Down 26-13 with one minute remaining in the third quarter, redshirt junior QB Tyriq Starks hit redshirt sophomore WR Omari Hayes down the left sideline, who took it 65 yards to the house. On their next offensive drive, Campbell Jr. broke open for a season-long 58-yard touchdown to take a 27-26 lead early in the fourth quarter, immediately followed by a strong defensive stand with junior safety Phillip Dunnam nabbing his third interception of this season. The 49ers struck back with a deep touchdown reception and a fumble recovery touchdown to take the win. OFFENSE Campbell recorded a career-high 150 yards on the ground, averaging seven yards-per-carry. He is up to 11 rushing TDs, tied for fifth most in a single season in program history, and his 13 total scores on the season is tied for third all-time The Owls as a team rushed for 279 yards, second most on the season Starks found nine different receivers on his 12 completions DEFENSE Ambush led the way in tackles with eight Wheeler and freshman DL Gavench Marcelin combined for the team’s only sack Dunnam was second on the team with five tackles POST GAME AUDIO PHOTO GALLERY Gallery: (11-23-2024) Charlotte at Florida Atlantic UP NEXT One final game remains for Florida Atlantic as they travel to Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 30. The game, airing on ESPN+, will kick off at 3:30 p.m. EST. FOLLOW ON SOCIAL Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football’s Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball. |
