Florida Atlantic Owls at UTSA Roadrunners
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McCown throws for 340 yards, 2 scores and UTSA finishes strong in a 38-24 win over Florida Atlantic
It was a fumble by McCown that Wendol Philord returned 49 yards for a touchdown that tied the score at 24 late in the third quarter.
In the fourth, the Roadrunners capitalized on some good field position that led to two field goals by Tate Sandell. The first kick, a 41-yarder, came at the end of an eight-play, 38-yard drive. Sandell's 27-yard field goal came at the end of a 14-yard drive.
UTSA put the finishing touches on the win when Brandon High Jr. scored on a 29-yard run with 2:32 remaining. A two-point conversion completed the scoring.
McCown was 26 of 45 but in addition to his fumble, he was intercepted twice.
The Roadrunners (3-4, 1-2 American Athletic Conference) had 485 yards on offense.
The UTSA defense allowed just 203 yards and recorded seven sacks.
Cam Fancher was 9-for-19 passing for 96 yards and led the Owls (2-5, 0-3) with 56 yards rushing and two scores.
How To Watch
How can I watch Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTSA Roadrunners?
- TV Channel: Owls at Roadrunners 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 6:25 | Tate Sandell 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:34 | Cam Fancher 76 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:51 | Patrick Overmyer 42 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:39 | Cam Fancher 6 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:12 | Carter Davis 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:46 | Jamel Hardy 10 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:19 | Robert Henry 1 Yd Run (Tate Sandell Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:58 | Wendol Philord 0 Yd Fumble Return (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 11:21 | Tate Sandell 41 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 8:00 | Tate Sandell 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 2:25 | Brandon High Jr. 29 Yd Run (Robert Henry Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 FAU |
 UTSA |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 12-20 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 203 | Total Yards | 485 |
| 103 | Passing | 340 |
| 10/21 | Comp/Att | 26/45 |
| 4.9 | Yards per pass | 7.6 |
| 100 | Rushing | 145 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 3-26 | Penalties | 5-62 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 24:18 | Possession | 35:42 |
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