Rourke throws four TD passes in Ohio's wild win over FAU
— Kurtis Rourke threw four touchdown passes and Ohio held off a late rally by Florida Atlantic in a 41-38 victory on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida Atlantic Owls
38
Ohio Bobcats
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAU | 10 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 38 |
| OHIO | 3 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 41 |
Peden Stadium · 20,003 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | W 60-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ North Texas Mean Green | L 41-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 51-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Army Black Knights | L 24-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W 66-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:09 38-41
LaJohntay Wester 7 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Touchdown 6:09 31-41
Jahmal Edrine 7 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 24-41
James Bostic 15 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 10:22 24-34
Tony Johnson 9 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Touchdown 12:20 17-34
Kurtis Rourke 2 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 4:24 17-27
Miles Cross 1 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 10:33 17-20
Sam Wiglusz 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 1:24 17-13
Nathanial Vakos 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:38 17-10
Jahmal Edrine 16 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:13 10-10
Sam Wiglusz 6 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 2:50 10-3
Morgan Suarez 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:00 7-3
Nathanial Vakos 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:10 7-0
Je'Quan Burton 20 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, -4 yards, 0:00 · End of Game
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FAU 0:32
7 plays, 22 yards, 1:04 · Downs
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OHIO 1:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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Touchdown 4:09 38-41
LaJohntay Wester 7 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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FAU 4:15
1 play, 7 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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OHIO 4:15
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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FAU 6:09
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 31-41
Jahmal Edrine 7 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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OHIO 7:10
5 plays, 83 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 24-41
James Bostic 15 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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FAU 10:22
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:22 24-34
Tony Johnson 9 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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OHIO 12:20
4 plays, 29 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 17-34
Kurtis Rourke 2 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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FAU 13:57
1 play, 7 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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OHIO 14:09
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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FAU 2:52
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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OHIO 4:24
9 plays, 78 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:24 17-27
Miles Cross 1 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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FAU 8:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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OHIO 10:33
11 plays, 87 yards, 4:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 17-20
Sam Wiglusz 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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OHIO
3 plays, 25 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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FAU 0:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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OHIO 1:24
9 plays, 66 yards, 3:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 17-13
Nathanial Vakos 36 Yd Field Goal
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FAU 4:49
9 plays, 33 yards, 3:58 · Punt
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OHIO 8:47
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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FAU 10:38
11 plays, 73 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:38 17-10
Jahmal Edrine 16 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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OHIO 14:13
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 10-10
Sam Wiglusz 6 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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FAU 2:50
11 plays, 68 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:50 10-3
Morgan Suarez 24 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 7:00
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:00 7-3
Nathanial Vakos 29 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 8:43
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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FAU 11:10
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 7-0
Je'Quan Burton 20 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Morgan Suarez Kick)
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Team Stats
FAU
OHIO
25
1st Downs
26
7-13
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
478
Total Yards
476
364
Passing
345
24/42
Comp/Att
27/34
8.7
Yards per pass
10.1
114
Rushing
131
29
Rushing Attempts
39
3.9
Yards per rush
3.4
8-90
Penalties
7-55
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
24:19
Possession
35:41
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