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Football Game Notes #6
10/13/2026 3:26:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic football returns from its bye week with a 4-1 record, holding a four-game win streak that is the program's longest since 2020, and 186 points, the most by the team through its first five games.
Non-conference play has concluded with the Owls finishing 3-1, the best mark in team history. Now, contests against American opponents continue with a road game at Army next up on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is at noon on CBS Sports Network.
The Owls boast the one of league's top passers in Caden Veltkamp, who leads the conference in completion percentage (73.1%) and completions per game (25.6). His top two targets, senior WR Kelby Valsin and fifth-year WR Easton Messer, are both members of the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Valsin is on top of the American with 8.0 receptions per game (No. 3 nationally), 102.4 receiving yards per game (No. 10) and five touchdowns (No. 75), while Messer has collected 6.4 receptions per game (No. 19 nationally), 445 yards (No. 27) and three scores.
Florida Atlantic has protected the football while also taking it away from others at an exceptional rate, ranking No. 12 nationwide with a 1.0 turnover margin.
Defensively, the Owls have held opponents under 20 points in three consecutive games for the first time since 2020. During that streak, they have limited foes to three total second half points.
On special teams, Florida Atlantic has recorded three return touchdowns with two kick returns to go along with a punt return score. Fifth-year RB Leonard Farrow tied the FBS single-game record with two in one game, both occurring in the first quarter of the 66-10 victory over Texas Southern.
2026 COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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FOLLOW THE OWLS
Inside the Owls Burrow airs on The Spot, South Florida 39 (WSFL-TV), will air the show weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA with replays running to be determined. The Spot, South Florida 9 (WHDT-TV), will air the show on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce DMA with replays to be determined.
Coaches Radio Show presented by Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton. Fans can join in person or listen live on FOX Sports South Florida from 6 to 7 p.m. This week's guests include Hagerty Family Head Coach Zach Kittley and Running Backs Coach Chris Perkins.
2026 ROSTER, COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF
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PURCHASE YOUR 2026 SEASON TICKETS NOW
2026 Florida Atlantic football season tickets are now sale. Tickets start at $75 plus a $5 processing charge per seat, along with various premium seating options. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HERE, email tickets@fau.edu, or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS during normal business hours to order tickets or speak with a ticket sales representative.
FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
Non-conference play has concluded with the Owls finishing 3-1, the best mark in team history. Now, contests against American opponents continue with a road game at Army next up on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is at noon on CBS Sports Network.
The Owls boast the one of league's top passers in Caden Veltkamp, who leads the conference in completion percentage (73.1%) and completions per game (25.6). His top two targets, senior WR Kelby Valsin and fifth-year WR Easton Messer, are both members of the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Valsin is on top of the American with 8.0 receptions per game (No. 3 nationally), 102.4 receiving yards per game (No. 10) and five touchdowns (No. 75), while Messer has collected 6.4 receptions per game (No. 19 nationally), 445 yards (No. 27) and three scores.
Florida Atlantic has protected the football while also taking it away from others at an exceptional rate, ranking No. 12 nationwide with a 1.0 turnover margin.
Defensively, the Owls have held opponents under 20 points in three consecutive games for the first time since 2020. During that streak, they have limited foes to three total second half points.
On special teams, Florida Atlantic has recorded three return touchdowns with two kick returns to go along with a punt return score. Fifth-year RB Leonard Farrow tied the FBS single-game record with two in one game, both occurring in the first quarter of the 66-10 victory over Texas Southern.
2026 COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
Inside the Owls Burrow airs on The Spot, South Florida 39 (WSFL-TV), will air the show weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA with replays running to be determined. The Spot, South Florida 9 (WHDT-TV), will air the show on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce DMA with replays to be determined.
Coaches Radio Show presented by Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton. Fans can join in person or listen live on FOX Sports South Florida from 6 to 7 p.m. This week's guests include Hagerty Family Head Coach Zach Kittley and Running Backs Coach Chris Perkins.
2026 ROSTER, COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF
Click HERE.
PURCHASE YOUR 2026 SEASON TICKETS NOW
2026 Florida Atlantic football season tickets are now sale. Tickets start at $75 plus a $5 processing charge per seat, along with various premium seating options. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HERE, email tickets@fau.edu, or call 1-866-FAU-OWLS during normal business hours to order tickets or speak with a ticket sales representative.
FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
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