FAU Football kicked-off their 2019 league schedule with a convincing performance against the 49ers on Saturday behind a balanced attack. Below are our notables from the 42-27 victory ahead of a well-timed bye week.
- The Owls find themselves at 3-2 for the 1st time since 2007
- That year, FAU (9-5) won the New Orleans Bowl (Memphis 44-27)
- The 18 PT difference was the most in the UNCC series
- The road team has won all 5 games in the all-time series
- DB Mieko Dotson made the most of his 1st start with 2 INT's
- QB Chris Robison has thrown for 300+ YDS his last 3 outings
- His 12TD in 2019 matches all of 2018 just 5 games in
- RB Malcolm Davidson (photo, 83 YDS, 2TD) had both game & career highs
- The Owls' defense held UNCC 208 YDS below thier season AVG (260)
- FAU held 49er lead RB Benny Lemay (108 YPG) to just 46 YDS
- The FAU Defense had 8 TKLFL, 9 QBH, 3INT, & 5 PBU
- DB Ahman Ross had a career high 5 TKL
- FAU receivers were active, with 8 players posting catches
- TE Harrison Bryant (6 REC, 96 YDS) led the way
- WR DeAngelo Antoine had 123 All Purpose YDS