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11/2/2026 5:08:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic football is set for its second Thursday game in as many weeks, this time on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium with RV UTSA coming to town. The program's first regular season home game on the flagship station kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
The Owls (5-3, 2-2) will take on the Roadrunners (7-1, 4-0), currently undefeated in American Conference play.
Florida Atlantic continues to boast one of the best offenses in FBS. In recent weeks, fifth-year WR Easton Messer has risen in both the national spotlight as well as the national rankings. Named an American Conference weekly Honorable Mention for his program record-setting 16-catch performance on 16 targets, he now leads the nation with 74 receptions and is No. 5 in both receiving yards (898) and touchdowns (nine), and is one of five players with two punt return touchdowns on the season.
Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp is the national leader in completions per game (28.43) and top five in passing yards (2,536), completion percentage (71.8%), and passing touchdowns (23). Messer is not the only player racking up his quarterback's targets at a high rate; senior WR Kelby Valsin has collected 7.5 receptions per game, No. 6 nationally, making them the only wide receiver duo in the top 10.
Defensively, Florida Atlantic is led by fifth-year LB Joseph Sipp Jr. leading in both tackles (57) and sacks (two). The unit is also seeing significant playing time from freshman DB Travis Jackson, who in the last game, had his hand in his first collegiate takeaway with a forced fumble.
On special teams, the Owls remain the nation's leader in combined return touchdowns and are the only school with both multiple punt return and kick returns taken back for a score.
To purchase tickets to a can't-miss Thursday night showdown, click HERE, while students can claim free tickets HERE. (Promotions and Enhancements for Thursday Night)
FOLLOW THE OWLS
Inside the Owls Burrow airs on The Spot, South Florida 39 (WSFL-TV) 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.
The Coaches Radio Show presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, takes place at the Duffy's 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 Coach Kittley and Ends/Rush Coach Brandon Lacy.
2026 ROSTER, COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF
Click HERE.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW
For more information or to purchase tickets, 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.
#WIP
The Owls (5-3, 2-2) will take on the Roadrunners (7-1, 4-0), currently undefeated in American Conference play.
Florida Atlantic continues to boast one of the best offenses in FBS. In recent weeks, fifth-year WR Easton Messer has risen in both the national spotlight as well as the national rankings. Named an American Conference weekly Honorable Mention for his program record-setting 16-catch performance on 16 targets, he now leads the nation with 74 receptions and is No. 5 in both receiving yards (898) and touchdowns (nine), and is one of five players with two punt return touchdowns on the season.
Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp is the national leader in completions per game (28.43) and top five in passing yards (2,536), completion percentage (71.8%), and passing touchdowns (23). Messer is not the only player racking up his quarterback's targets at a high rate; senior WR Kelby Valsin has collected 7.5 receptions per game, No. 6 nationally, making them the only wide receiver duo in the top 10.
Defensively, Florida Atlantic is led by fifth-year LB Joseph Sipp Jr. leading in both tackles (57) and sacks (two). The unit is also seeing significant playing time from freshman DB Travis Jackson, who in the last game, had his hand in his first collegiate takeaway with a forced fumble.
On special teams, the Owls remain the nation's leader in combined return touchdowns and are the only school with both multiple punt return and kick returns taken back for a score.
To purchase tickets to a can't-miss Thursday night showdown, click HERE, while students can claim free tickets HERE. (Promotions and Enhancements for Thursday Night)
FOLLOW THE OWLS
Inside the Owls Burrow airs on The Spot, South Florida 39 (WSFL-TV) 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.
The Coaches Radio Show presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, takes place at the Duffy's 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 Coach Kittley and Ends/Rush Coach Brandon Lacy.
2026 ROSTER, COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF
Click HERE.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW
For more information or to purchase tickets, 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.
#WIP
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