The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-2) visit the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
The Boilermakers enter the matchup after losing 32-29 to the Syracuse Orange in their last game on September 17. Last time out, the Owls were beaten by the UCF Knights 40-14. Aidan O’Connell threw for 424 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception on 39-of-55 passing (70.9%) for the Boilers in that matchup against the Orange. Dylan Downing carried the ball 10 times for 22 yards (2.2 yards per carry). Charlie Jones had 188 yards on 11 catches (17.1 per reception) with one touchdown in that game. N’Kosi Perry threw for 108 yards for the Owls against the Knights, going 13-for-29 (44.8%) with one touchdown and no interceptions. Larry McCammon III carried the ball 11 times for 91 yards. Jahmal Edrine registered 47 yards through the air after two catches (on seven targets).
The Boilermakers are the favorite (-19.5) in a projected lopsided game against the Owls. The total is set at 61.5 points.
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