BOCA RATON, Fla. — A new starting quarterback provided a spark. But it wasn’t enough for Rice to end its losing streak.
Rice dropped its seventh straight game Saturday, falling 51-49 to Florida Atlantic in a shootout between Owls squads at Flagler Credit Union Stadium.
Rice (1-7, 0-4 American) saw its defeat sealed with 45 seconds left, when Tommy Bauchiero’s 55-yard field goal attempt fell short, allowing FAU (5-2, 2-1) to escape with the win…