BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Up 10-0 in the first quarter Marshall seemed to have everything rolling. But, Florida Atlantic's defense took complete control of the game and would allow no points.

Also, forcing two late turnovers, the last one coming at 1:32 left in the game with a forced fumble to win the game 17-10.

It was a game of all defense, teams combined for 17 punts, 13 sacks, 7-31 on third down.

Marshall had went down field on a long 16 play drive for a rushing touchdown to open the game up and a field goal little bit later in the first quarter. Right before the first quarter ended, Quez Johnson led FAU down field and found a wide open Darnell Martin for a 22 yard touchdown.

Johnson threw an interception on his very first pass. But, would take great care of the ball after that, he was, however, sacked 8 times. He was 14 for 24 passing, 170 yards, and a touchdown. He ran the ball 18 times for only 5 yards, but 8 sacks will do that to your stat-line.

2:13 left in the second quarter, Florida Atlantic kicked the game tying field goal and the score was 10-10 entering halftime.

The Owls received the second half kickoff and took their time, Antonio Washington scoring on a 14 yard run. The drive took nearly 4 minutes. Washington had a productive day rushing, running for 94 yards, and a score, averaging 6.4 yards a carry.

No more points was put on the scoreboard after that, Marshall had chances of scoring on their final two drives. But, a sack on third down at mid-field and then a fumble by Rakeem Cato would end any chances of a comeback.

Mike Brown has proved to be the leader on defense. Recording 12 tackles and a sack, which earned him player of game honors.

"Our defense played lights out today, they wren't going to allow anymore points for rest of the game." Said head coach Greg Patterson.

This win marks the third straight for the Owls to put them at 3-2 (1-0 C-USA). This is also the second win against Marshall for Patterson, a team he seems to have a great game plan for.

Rakeem Cato was held to a horrible 97 yards passing and an interception. He did run for 72 yards, but was held in check for most of the game. Halfbacks Kevin Grooms (5 rec, -9 yards) and Remi Watson (3 rec, -4 yards) were both held to negative yards receiving.

Both offenses were dominated by the defenses. Marshall having only 224 yards, 4 for 17 on third down, and 8 punts. The Owls having a little bit more yardage with 287, 3-14 on third down, and 9 punts.

Florida Atlantic will have a bye this coming week, before traveling to Southern Miss to play the Golden Eagles.