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Messer’s Tackle-Dodging Punt Return Featured on ESPN Top Plays
9/27/2026 4:56:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Easton Messer, a fifth-year WR on Florida Atlantic football's team, was featured as ESPN College Football Final Top Plays of the Day at No. 3.
Messer's tackle-busting 73-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Owls' 45-17 victory over ULM made Saturday night's list. The program all-time leader in return average, returned the 73-yarder, tying him for the second longest punt return in program history and first return touchdown since 2023.
NO. 3
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The final non-conference matchup of the 2026 regular season awaits. The Owls will play host to Texas Southern, celebrating Owl Family Weekend / Healthcare Appreciation on Saturday, Oct. 3 on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and the call can be heard on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM.
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Messer's tackle-busting 73-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Owls' 45-17 victory over ULM made Saturday night's list. The program all-time leader in return average, returned the 73-yarder, tying him for the second longest punt return in program history and first return touchdown since 2023.
NO. 3
UP NEXT
The final non-conference matchup of the 2026 regular season awaits. The Owls will play host to Texas Southern, celebrating Owl Family Weekend / Healthcare Appreciation on Saturday, Oct. 3 on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and the call can be heard on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM.
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Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through social media accounts @FAUFootball.
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