Sophomore receiver Kamrin Solomon (82) runs for a 94-yard touchdown to tie the game at 14 with 5:56 left in the second quarter. The score was the longest play from scrimmage in program history. Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Redshirt senior quarterback Jaquez Johnson led the offense on a 75-yard drive during FAU’s first possession of the game, finishing with an 11-yard pass to redshirt sophomore receiver Kalib Woods for a touchdown. The score tied the game at seven. Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Senior defensive back Cre’von Leblanc tackles Rice wide receiver James Mayden (2) during Saturday’s 27-26 loss. Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Freshman running back Trey Rodriguez (22) carries the ball into the endzone to score a nine yard touchdown, giving FAU a 26-14 with 13:50 remaining. The game was Rodriguez’s first as an Owl, having been suspended for four previous games. Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Sophomore tight end Nate Terry (80) reaches for a pass from redshirt freshman quarterback Jason Driskel (16) during a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter. The failed conversion was the first play for FAU after a 90 minute long weather delay. Mohammed F Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Senior wide receiver Jenson Stoshak (88) and sophomore receiver Kalib Woods (81) celebrate after FAU’s first touchdown of the game against Rice on Saturday. Brandon Harrington | Photo Editor

Owls fans gather around with master of ceremonies Aaron Shapiro during the first half of Saturday’s 27-26 loss against Rice. Brandon Harrington | Photo Edito

Redshirt senior quarterback Jaquez Johnson (32) continues to run as he is being tackled by one of Rice’s defenders. Johnson finished the game with 249 yards passing, two touchdowns and no turnovers. Brandon Harrington | Photo Editor

Junior defensive end Trey Hendrickson (9) sacks Rice quarterback Driphus Jackson (6). Brandon Harrington | Photo Editor

Sophomore running back Greg “Buddy” Howell (9) rushes during FAU’s first possession of the second half. The drive resulted in a 27-yard field goal, which gave FAU a 17-14 lead over Rice. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU running back Marcus Clark (20) steps out of bounds before being tackled by Rice defensive end Brady White (40). Clark had three carries for a total of 48 yards on the day. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Junior defensive end for the FAU Owls, Trey Hendrickson (9), sacks Rice quarterback Driphus Jackson (6), forcing a fumble that lead to FAU gaining possession on Rice’s 27-yard line. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU head coach Charlie Partridge looks up at the scoreboard, with 2:44 left in the fourth quarter during his team’s 27-26 loss to Rice. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Shalom Ogbonda (90) cools down during a timeout. Temperatures reached the high 80s in the first half of the game. Emily Creighton | Features Editor

Freshman wide receiver Tavaris Harrison (7) and coaches celebrate after the FAU Owls take down Rice’s offense. Emily Creighton | Features Editor

Redshirt sophomore running back Marcus Clark (20) narrowly avoids Rice safety Cole Thomas. Emily Creighton | Features Editor

Freshman running back Trey Rodriguez (22) secures the ball after a tackle by Rice linebacker Tabari McGaskey (25). Emily Creighton | Features Editor

After a drawn-out stride across the field, FAU sophomore wide receiver Kamrin Solomon (82) goes for a touchdown before the end of the second quarter. Jessica Wilkerson | Contributing Photographer

Celebration awaits Kamrin Solomon (82) after a momentous touchdown. Jessica Wilerson | Contributing Photographer

FAU sophomore running back Greg Howell (9) goes for the endzone but gets slammed in a Rice sandwich by freshman safety J.P. Thompson (10) and junior linebacker. Jessica Wilkerson | Contributing Photographer

FAU freshman running back Trey Rodriguez (22) visualizes the touchdown while Rice linebackers Nick Elder (46) and Emmanuel Ellerbee (42) try to pin him down. Jessica Wilkerson | Contributing Photographer

FAU Band members light up the crowd with funky beats, rain or shine. Jessica Wilkerson | Contributing Photographer