Florida Atlantic rallies to beat Rice 17-14

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- , N’Kosi Perry’s 18-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Jahmal Edrine gave Florida Atlantic its first lead and two late interceptions preserved it for a 17-14 win over Rice on Saturday night. Trailing 14-10, FAU (3-4, 2-1 Conference USA) looked to have taken the lead at the end of third quarter but LaJohntay Wester had a reception knocked loose at the goal line and out of the end zone on Kirk Lockhart’s hard hit for a touchback. But Perry and Edrine connected on FAU's next possession and picks in the end zone by Dwight Toombs and Armani Adams ensured the victory. Rice (3-3, 1-1) grabbed a 14-0 first-quarter lead with TJ McMahon 's 78-yard connection with Bradley Rozner and Ari Broussard 's 3-yard run to cap a nine-play, 89-yard drive. FAU closed to 14-7 at halftime on Larry McCammon 's 5-yard score that finished a 10-play, 78-yard drive.