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3 takeaways from FAU’s season finale against the Charlotte 49ers

The Owls’ loss kept them from reaching bowl eligibility.

FAU junior wide receiver John Mitchell (85) caught the ball mid air as a Charlotte defensive player tackled him to the ground. Photo by: Pierce Herrmann

After this past weeks gut-wrenching 27-24 loss to the Charlotte 49ers, FAU fell to 5-7 on the year and a win shy of reaching bowl eligibility.

Here are a few takeaways from the Owls’ disappointing season finale:

Injuries caught up to the FAU run defense

One of the key matchups this game was the Owls vulnerable run defense against Charlotte running back Benny LeMay.