Following last week’s loss to UTEP, the FAU Owls were looking for an upset win over a conference foe. They got it in the form of a home victory against five-point favorites UAB 24-17.
FAU struck first with a 20-yard field goal by Morgan Suarez. Suarez originally missed the attempt, but an offsides penalty on UAB gave him another chance from five yards back.
FAU would extend the lead on their next possession with a 35-yard touchdown pass to running back Johnny Ford by senior quarterback N’Kosi Perry.
UAB quickly answered back with a 64-yard touchdown run by DeWayne McBride on a quick three-play drive.