ncaaf Game Recap
Owls Down UTEP 28-25 - Match Report
The Owls grabbed a Week 9 victory over the Miners on Saturday, winning 28-25 at FAU Stadium.
Florida Atlantic won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 49.0.
Johnny Ford rushed for 93 yards, while LaJohntay Wester added 16 yards in the win. LaJohntay Wester and TJ Chase added 64 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Deion Hankins rushed for 72 yards for UTEP, while Ronald Awatt added 35 yards. Gavin Hardison threw for 327 yards for the Miners, while receivers Tyrin Smith and Justin Garrett had 114 and 109 yards respectively.
Florida Atlantic was outgained by UTEP 437-279 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 18-12 by the Miners.
UTEP led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:56-22:09 split in that important category.
Florida Atlantic heads into a Week 10 battle against Marshall. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.