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UAB Defeats Florida Atlantic 31-14 - Recap

UAB earned a 31-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Week 6 action at Protective Stadium.

The Blazers were a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 49.0.

Jermaine Brown Jr. rushed for 52 yards, while DeWayne McBride added 52 yards in the win. Trea Shropshire and Jermaine Brown Jr. added 43 and 34 receiving yards respectively.

N'Kosi Perry rushed for 22 yards for Florida Atlantic, while Johnny Ford added 20 yards. N'Kosi Perry threw for 193 yards for the Owls, while receivers LaJohntay Wester and Larry McCammon III had 67 and 43 yards respectively.

Florida Atlantic was outgained by UAB 306-291 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-16 by the Owls.

The time of possession battle favored UAB as their offense was on the field for 30:57, longer than the 29:03 of their opponents.

Next game, UAB takes its act on the road to face Southern Miss looking for another win. For Florida Atlantic, they head on the road to face Charlotte.