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Football Game Notes Week #2
9/8/2026 4:18:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic football hosts its 2026 home and American Conference opener on Saturday, facing off against Navy. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. on ESPNU and the call can also be heard on Fox Sports South Florida.
As FAU begins its fourth season of American play, the Owls (0-1) will face the Midshipmen (1-0) for the fourth time in program history and the second time on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium.
Florida Atlantic kicked off the '26 campaign in the Swamp against Florida. Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp led the passing offense with 34 completions, most among all FBS players in Week 1.
His top target was senior WR Kelby Valsin, who in his Owl debut, caught 10 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. Valsin had the only double-digit reception game in the American.
Defensively, graduate LB Leon Hart Jr. picked up where he left off a year ago as the team's tackles leader recording a team high seven tackles. Graduate S Jayden Sweeney recorded six tackles, including one for a loss of 20 yards and hauled in the season's first interception.
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 TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
As FAU begins its fourth season of American play, the Owls (0-1) will face the Midshipmen (1-0) for the fourth time in program history and the second time on Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium.
Florida Atlantic kicked off the '26 campaign in the Swamp against Florida. Graduate QB Caden Veltkamp led the passing offense with 34 completions, most among all FBS players in Week 1.
His top target was senior WR Kelby Valsin, who in his Owl debut, caught 10 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown. Valsin had the only double-digit reception game in the American.
Defensively, graduate LB Leon Hart Jr. picked up where he left off a year ago as the team's tackles leader recording a team high seven tackles. Graduate S Jayden Sweeney recorded six tackles, including one for a loss of 20 yards and hauled in the season's first interception.
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 TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
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