Gallery: FAU Football vs Charlotte

Head football coach Charlie Partridge enters FAU Stadium with his team before playing against Charlotte Sunday. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief
Head football coach Charlie Partridge enters FAU Stadium with his team before playing against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday.

Senior running back Kalif Phillips stumbles during a running play early in the third quarter. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief
Senior running back Kalif Phillips stumbles during a running play early in the third quarter.

FAU freshman wide receiver John Mitchell (85) attempts to catch a pass from quarterback Jason Driskel. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer
FAU freshman wide receiver John Mitchell (85) attempts to catch a pass from quarterback Jason Driskel.

FAU defensive lineman Hunter Snider (94) sacks 49ers quarterback Hasaan Klugh (16). Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer
FAU defensive lineman Hunter Snider (94) sacks 49ers quarterback Hasaan Klugh (16).

Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer
FAU running back Greg Howell (9) runs for 18 yards on a rush attempt.

FAU sophomore cornerback Herb Miller (10) tackles 49ers running back Kalif Phillips (3). Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer
FAU sophomore cornerback Herb Miller (10) tackles 49ers running back Kalif Phillips (3).

FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) dives into the endzone. Howell had three touchdowns against Charlotte, making him the first FAU player to rush for three touchdowns in a single game since 2011. Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer

FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) dives into the endzone. Howell had three touchdowns against Charlotte, making him the first FAU player to rush for three touchdowns in a single game since 2011.

Owls redshirt sophomore quarterback Jason Driskel (16) runs the ball for three yards. He would gain a total of 15 yards on rushes for the game against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday afternoon. Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer

Owls redshirt sophomore quarterback Jason Driskel (16) runs the ball for three yards. He would gain a total of 15 yards on rushes for the game against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday afternoon.

Redshirt senior wide receiver Austin Duke is tackled by sophomore defensive back Jalen Young. Young had 12 tackles during the game. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Redshirt senior wide receiver Austin Duke is tackled by sophomore defensive back Jalen Young. Young had 12 tackles during the game.

49ers wide receiver T.L. Ford II (13) charges into the endzone after catching a 37-yard pass from quarterback Hasaan Klugh (16).Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

49ers wide receiver T.L. Ford II (13) charges into the endzone after catching a 37-yard pass from quarterback Hasaan Klugh (16).

49ers redshirt freshman AJ McDonald and Jalen Young exchange words after a kickoff in the third quarter. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

49ers redshirt freshman AJ McDonald and FAU freshman Bradley Clement exchange words after a kickoff in the third quarter.

Devin Singletary runs through an open path in the Owls offensive line. The freshman gained 25 total yards on seven rush attempts during the loss.Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Kerrith Whyte runs through an open path in the Owls offensive line. 

FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) pushes through the line of scrimmage to score his second touchdown of the game for the Owls. Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer
 FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) pushes through the line of scrimmage to score his second touchdown of the game for the Owls.

Charlotte head coach Brad Lambert walks onto the field after two consecutive false start penalties forced his punter to kick further in the endzone. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Charlotte head coach Brad Lambert walks onto the field after two consecutive false start penalties forced his punter to kick further in the endzone.

Owls running back Devin Singletary (6) looks for an opening in the Charlotte defense. Singletary had seven carries for 25 yards on the day. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Owls running back Devin Singletary (6) looks for an opening in the Charlotte defense. Singletary had seven carries for 25 yards on the day.

FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) picks up yards in the game against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday. Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer

FAU junior running back Greg Howell (9) picks up yards in the game against the Charlotte 49ers Sunday.

Charlotte redshirt sophomore quarterback Hassaan Klugh tries to avoid redshirt sophomore safety Jake Stoshak after running for a first down. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Charlotte redshirt sophomore quarterback Hassaan Klugh tries to avoid redshirt sophomore safety Jake Stoshak after running for a first down.

FAU quarterback Jason Driskel (16) reaches for a two point conversion pass thrown by running back Henry Bussey (1) Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU quarterback Jason Driskel (16) reaches for a two-point conversion pass thrown by running back Henry Bussey (1).

Charlotte redshirt freshman linebacker Tyriq Harris (35) and senior defensive back Kendrick Davis (2) take down FAU redshirt freshman running back Kerrith Whyte. Brandon Harrington | Staff Photographer

Charlotte redshirt freshman linebacker Tyriq Harris (35) and senior defensive back Kendrick Davis (2) take down FAU redshirt freshman running back Kerrith Whyte.

Owls quarterback Daniel Parr (13) throws a pass before 49ers redshirt senior defensive end Brandon Banks (5) can tackle him. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Owls quarterback Daniel Parr (13) throws a pass before 49ers redshirt senior defensive end Brandon Banks (5) can tackle him.

Owls running back Greg Howell shoots off finger guns after scoring his first touchdown of the game on a 3-yard run with 14:54 left in the second quarter.Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Owls running back Greg Howell shoots off finger guns after scoring his first touchdown of the game on a 3-yard run with 14:54 left in the second quarter.

FAU head coach Charlie Partridge grimaces while looking at the scoreboard after Charlotte's third touchdown of the game. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU head coach Charlie Partridge grimaces while looking at the scoreboard after Charlotte’s third touchdown of the game.

On the second to last play of the game, FAU redshirt junior wide receiver Kalib Woods (4) misses a catch from quarterback Jason Driskel. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

On the second to last play of the game, FAU redshirt junior wide receiver Kalib Woods (4) misses a catch from quarterback Jason Driskel.

Owls wide receiver Kamrin Solomon (15) catches a pass from Driskel in the final seconds of the game, but lands out of bounds to give Charlotte a 28-23 win. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Owls wide receiver Kamrin Solomon (15) catches a pass from Driskel in the final seconds of the game, but lands out of bounds to give Charlotte a 28-23 win.