ncaaf Game Recap
Florida Atlantic Owls vs UTEP Miners Wrap - UTEP Wins 24-21
The Owls had no answer for Deion Hankins on Saturday as the Miners rolled to a 24-21 win at Sun Bowl.
Bettors who backed the Miners were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 51.0.
Deion Hankins rushed for 138 yards, while Ronald Awatt added 59 yards in the win. Tyrin Smith and Reynaldo Flores added 70 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
Larry McCammon III rushed for 79 yards for Florida Atlantic, while Zuberi Mobley added 59 yards. N'Kosi Perry threw for 164 yards for the Owls, while receivers LaJohntay Wester and Jahmal Edrine had 69 and 52 yards respectively.
Florida Atlantic was outgained by UTEP 412-329 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-17 by the Owls.
The time of possession battle favored UTEP as their offense was on the field for 35:38, longer than the 24:22 of their opponents.
UTEP looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Middle Tennessee. Florida Atlantic will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UAB.