The Owls scored seven more points in the first half (24) than they did in the two previous games combined (17).
After coming out on top on two fourth down attempts earlier in the game — a defensive stop and an offensive conversion which led to the game’s first touchdown — Florida Atlantic head coach Charlie Partridge sent his offense back onto the field at the Ball State 30-yard line, leading by three points with 6:10 remaining in the game.