Florida Intl Golden Panthers @ Florida Atlantic Owls
Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic run past Florida International
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Trey Rodriguez rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns to help Florida Atlantic beat Florida International 31-17 Saturday.
Jaquez Johnson completed 10 of 19 passes for 113 yards and added 64 yards rushing on nine carries for FAU (2-6, 2-6 Conference USA), which snapped a three-game skid.
Five plays after Nate Ozdemir recovered a fumble by FIU's Alex McGough, Rodriguez scored on a 5-yard run to give the Owls a 7-0 lead with 6:01 left in the first quarter.
FAU forced the Panthers to punt on their ensuing possession before Jason Driskel's 6-yard scoring run made it 14-0 early in the second quarter.
FIU (4-5, 2-3) cut its deficit to 17-10 on a 47-yard field goal by Austin Taylor with 5:45 left in the third, but Florida Atlantic responded with a 17-play, 78-yard drive that chewed up more than eight minutes and culminated with a 1-yard touchdown run by Rodriguez.
Jalen Young's 58-yard interception return for a touchdown made it 31-10 with 3:01 to play.
Game Information
Boca Raton, FL
2025 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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