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Football Game Notes Week #4
9/22/2026 2:18:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – For the first time in 2026, the Florida Atlantic football team will travel by plane. The destination is to Louisiana where the 2-1 Owls will face ULM. Kickoff on Saturday against the 0-3 Warhawks is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
In the previous week's 16-10 Shula Bowl XXIV victory against FIU, it was the Owls' defense that got the job done with their least amount of points allowed to an FBS opponent since November of 2022. Defensive Coordinator Brett Dewhurst's unit has intercepted five passes in three games, already surpassing the 2025 total. Three came in the first quarter alone against the Panthers. Senior DB Chris Tooley III was selected as honorable mention by the American Conference after recording five tackles with one for a loss, an interception and a forced fumble.
On the offensive side, the Owls have protected the football and have gone back-to-back games without committing a turnover, the first such occurrence since Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, 2022. Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp continues his command of the offense, leading the nation in completions per game (28.33) while fifth-year WR Easton Messer is currently No. 1 among all active FBS players in career receptions (224).
Special teams remains special for Florida Atlantic. Graduate K Collin Rogers was responsible for 10 points in the most recent win, while junior P Reed Chandley was named to the Ray Guy Award's weekly Ray's 8 in part for a punt downed at the opposing 1-yard line with less than two minutes remaining, allowing for a final defensive stand by the Owls as time expired.
2026 COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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2026 SUMMER PROSPECTUS
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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 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), airs 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, is Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Fans can join in person or listen live on FOX Sports South Florida. This week's guests include Hagerty Family Head Coach Zach Kittley and Wide Receivers Coach DJ McCarthy.
FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
In the previous week's 16-10 Shula Bowl XXIV victory against FIU, it was the Owls' defense that got the job done with their least amount of points allowed to an FBS opponent since November of 2022. Defensive Coordinator Brett Dewhurst's unit has intercepted five passes in three games, already surpassing the 2025 total. Three came in the first quarter alone against the Panthers. Senior DB Chris Tooley III was selected as honorable mention by the American Conference after recording five tackles with one for a loss, an interception and a forced fumble.
On the offensive side, the Owls have protected the football and have gone back-to-back games without committing a turnover, the first such occurrence since Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, 2022. Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp continues his command of the offense, leading the nation in completions per game (28.33) while fifth-year WR Easton Messer is currently No. 1 among all active FBS players in career receptions (224).
Special teams remains special for Florida Atlantic. Graduate K Collin Rogers was responsible for 10 points in the most recent win, while junior P Reed Chandley was named to the Ray Guy Award's weekly Ray's 8 in part for a punt downed at the opposing 1-yard line with less than two minutes remaining, allowing for a final defensive stand by the Owls as time expired.
2026 COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Click HERE.
2026 SUMMER PROSPECTUS
Click HERE.
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 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), airs 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, is Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Fans can join in person or listen live on FOX Sports South Florida. This week's guests include Hagerty Family Head Coach Zach Kittley and Wide Receivers Coach DJ McCarthy.
FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
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