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6 p.m.
Football
vs. UAB
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Saturday, November 23
Boca Raton, Fla.
3 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
2-9 , 0-7
27
vs
39
Charlotte
4-7 , 3-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Charlotte
10
6
10
13
39
Fla. Atlantic
3
7
10
7
27
Florida Atlantic Falls to Charlotte
11/23/2024 7:36:00 PM | 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.
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.
The 49ers struck back with a deep touchdown reception and a fumble recovery touchdown to take the win.
Gallery: (11-23-2024) Charlotte at Florida Atlantic
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
VIDEO RECAP
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
UP NEXT
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Team Stats
CHA
FAU
Total Yards
442
458
Pass Yards
396
179
Rushing Yards
46
279
Penalty Yards
0
32
1st Downs
13
22
3rd Downs
4
6
4th Downs
2
0
TOP
23:59
36:01
1st Quarter
CHA 0, FAU 3
FAU - Suarez,Morgan 20 yd field goal 9 plays, 72 yards, TOP 04:24
CHA 7, FAU 3
CHA - Blake,O'Mega 54 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Rusnak,Stephen kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:58
CHA 10, FAU 3
CHA - Rusnak,Stephen 50 yd field goal 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 00:55
2nd Quarter
CHA 13, FAU 3
CHA - Rusnak,Stephen 45 yd field goal 7 plays, 66 yards, TOP 03:39
CHA 13, FAU 10
FAU - Terrell,Xavier 21 yd run (Suarez,Morgan kick), 9 plays, 68 yards, TOP 03:54
CHA 16, FAU 10
CHA - Rusnak,Stephen 20 yd field goal 11 plays, 72 yards, TOP 04:25
3rd Quarter
CHA 19, FAU 10
CHA - Rusnak,Stephen 40 yd field goal 9 plays, 52 yards, TOP 04:49
CHA 19, FAU 13
FAU - Suarez,Morgan 24 yd field goal 13 plays, 69 yards, TOP 08:12
CHA 26, FAU 13
CHA - Blake,O'Mega 75 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Rusnak,Stephen kick) 1 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:12
CHA 26, FAU 20
FAU - Hayes,Omari 65 yd pass from Starks,Tyriq (Suarez,Morgan kick) 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 00:58
4th Quarter
CHA 26, FAU 27
FAU - Campbell Jr.,CJ 58 yd run (Suarez,Morgan kick), 7 plays, 93 yards, TOP 03:08
CHA 32, FAU 27
CHA - Blake,O'Mega 47 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn () 6 plays, 81 yards, TOP 02:15
CHA 39, FAU 27
CHA - Evans,Katron 22 yd fumble recovery (Rusnak,Stephen kick)
Game Leaders
CMP
12
TD
1
YDS
179
INT
0
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