Florida Atlantic University’s football team secured a decisive victory over Wagner, winning 41-10 in a game held on Saturday night. CJ Campbell Jr. was a standout player, contributing significantly to the team’s success by rushing for two touchdowns. Campbell showcased his skills by gaining 145 yards on just 15 carries. Additionally, Omari Hayes made an impact with 137 yards receiving on six catches. The quarterback duo of Cam Francher and Kasen Weisman completed 16 out of 24 passes for a total of 248 yards, although they did not manage to secure any touchdowns, each throwing an interception.
The game started with Florida Atlantic taking an early lead of 17-0, with Campbell and Zuberi Mobley both running for touchdowns. However, Wagner, the FCS Seahawks, showed resilience and managed to narrow the gap by halftime, bringing the score to 17-10 with Jake Cady connecting a 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Stafford.
The second half witnessed Florida Atlantic pulling away as they scored three additional rushing touchdowns to solidify their lead and secure the victory. Cady, Wagner’s quarterback, completed 11 of 30 passes for 112 yards and one touchdown throughout the game. Florida Atlantic’s overall performance demonstrated their strength and determination in clinching the win.
The game highlighted the skill and talent present on both teams, providing an exciting display of college football. Fans of the sport can look forward to more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.