It was the Owls’ first loss in conference play since the 2016 season
The Owls melted down in the second half of its Conference USA opener at Middle Tennessee, allowing a game-winning touchdown and ensuing two-point conversion in the final minutes of a 25-24 defeat.
FAU (2-3, 0-1) played well on both sides of the ball in the first half, owning a 21-10 lead over the Blue Raiders (2-2, 1-0) through 30 minutes, but its momentum hit a wall after the halftime break.