On Friday, the Florida Atlantic Owls (3-4, 2-1 AAC) visit Charlotte, North Carolina and Jerry Richardson Stadium to play the Charlotte 49ers (2-5, 1-3 AAC). Florida Atlantic (FAU) was defeated by the UTSA Roadrunners 36-10 last Saturday, snapping a two-game winning streak for the Owls. Charlotte defeated the East Carolina Pirates last Saturday 10-5, snapping a five-game losing streak. Florida Atlantic will play without Armani-Eli Adams, Justice Cross, Zuberi Mobley, Morgan Suarez and Casey Thompson. Charlotte will play without Jalar Holley and Durell Robinson.
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FAU is scoring an average of only 24.1 points per game while gaining 350.1 yards of total offense, which are 92nd and 95th in the nation respectively. FAU is averaging 122.40 yards rushing which is 103rd in the country and 227.7 yards passing per game which is 71st. FAU quarterback Daniel Richardson has 1,044 yards passing but has thrown just five touchdown passes while being intercepted six times. Larry McCammon has a team best 472 yards rushing with four touchdowns and LaJohntay Wester is the leading receiver with 636 yards and three touchdowns.
Florida Atlantic is allowing an average of 25.0 points per game which is 67th in the nation, while allowing 399 yards per game which is 100th. The Owls are allowing 163.0 yards rushing and 236.0 yards passing per game which are 98th and 80th respectively. Florida Atlantic is led on defense by linebacker Jackson Ambush who has a team best 50 tackles. Defensive end Marlon Bradley is leading the team in quarterback sacks with three and cornerback Jarron Morris has a team best to interceptions.