Each time Charlotte (2-3; C-USA: 0-1) closed to within striking distance, Florida Atlantic (3-2; C-USA: 1-0) mustered an answer on its way to a 45-27 win in the Conference USA opener for both teams at Jerry Richardson Stadium, Saturday.
"It's frustrating to lose at home," said head coach Will Healy. "Give Florida Atlantic credit. I knew they would be well-coached, ready to play and have great athletes. I knew time of possession would be extremely important this week. They were sound and got after us. Can't allow their offense to make as many explosive plays and to be on the field as much as they were.