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Willie Taggart era at FAU begins with 21-17 win over Charlotte

Nick Tronti accounts for 3 TDs to rally Owls after trailing 10-0
Willie Taggart and FAU Owls prepare to take the field for the first time, Oct. 3, 2020
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Florida Atlantic head coach Willie Taggart and his players prepare to take the field for the first game of the season, Oct. 3, 2020, at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla.
Willie Taggart and FAU Owls prepare to take the field for the first time, Oct. 3, 2020
Posted at 9:27 PM, Oct 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-03 21:39:59-04

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Nick Tronti accounted for three touchdowns, coach Willie Taggart collected his first win at Florida Atlantic and the Owls started their season with a 21-17 win over Charlotte in a Conference USA opener.

Trailing 10-0, Tronti broke loose for a 49-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter and then tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Logan Peterson.

FAU Owls tight end Logan Peterson after scoring TD vs. Charlotte 49ers, Oct. 3, 2020
Florida Atlantic tight end Logan Peterson celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Charlotte, Oct. 3, 2020, at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. The Owls beat the 49ers 21-17.

The Owls (1-0, 1-0) forced a fumble on the next series, and Tronti connected with T.J. Chase on a 16-yard touchdown two plays later.

Tre Harbison III bulled in from the 1 for Charlotte to cap the scoring with 13 minutes left.

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