The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-4) host a C-USA battle against the Rice Owls (3-2) on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at FAU Stadium.
The Florida Atlantic Owls head into the matchup after losing 45-28 to the North Texas Mean Green in their last game on October 1. Their last time out, the Rice Owls won 28-24 over the UAB Blazers. In that matchup with the Mean Green, N’Kosi Perry had 295 yards on 26-of-50 passing (52.0%) for the Owls, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also carried the ball five times for 27 yards and one rushing touchdown. Larry McCammon III carried the ball 15 times for 79 yards (5.3 yards per carry). He also had two receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown. LaJohntay Wester led the receiving charge against the Mean Green, catching 10 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown. TJ McMahon went 11-for-17 with 104 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for the Owls against the Blazers. Cameron Montgomery put together a five-carry, 34-yard game (6.8 yards per attempt), while also adding one reception for six yards . Luke McCaffrey caught five passes on seven targets for 38 yards (7 .6 yards per reception).
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 4-point favorites against the Rice Owls. The total is 56 points.
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