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Partridge sees different look in Owls' eyes

Late in Florida Atlantic's 35-31 win over UTEP on Saturday, punt returner Henry Bussey muffed a punt and retreated inside the FAU 5-yard line to attempt a return. He got to the 4-yard line.

Coach Charlie Partridge approached Bussey, ready for a chat about decision-making.

"Honestly, I was about to say 'Henry, you need to put that away,' " Partridge said. "The look in his eyes told me I didn't have to say anything."

On the ensuing possession, quarterback Jason Driskel drove the Owls 96 yards in 10 plays for the game-winning touchdown, a 7-yard pass to Nate Terry with 25 seconds left.