DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Maryland defeated Florida Atlantic 39–7 in a dominant performance. Maryland covered by 15.5; Game went Under by 11.5. The market closed at Maryland -16.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Maryland -18.6, an edge of 2.1 points toward Maryland.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw four interceptions, tying a school record, which directly led to Maryland's defensive scores and a 39-7 loss. This performance is uncharacteristic for Veltkamp, who had not turned the ball over like that in practice.
Despite the loss, the Air Raid offense showed promise with receiver Easton Messer tying a school record with 15 catches, and Veltkamp throwing a 27-yard touchdown pass. This suggests the passing game can be explosive if turnovers are reduced.
FAU's defense allowed Maryland's freshman quarterback Malik Washington to throw three touchdown passes in the second quarter and failed to generate consistent pressure, contributing to the blowout loss.
FAU hosts Florida A&M next Saturday. To improve, they must protect the ball better and tighten coverage, as the Air Raid offense needs time to develop chemistry and reduce interceptions.
At kickoff, conditions at SECU Stadium were Sunny, 78°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Sunny
78°F
| Measure | Florida AtlanticAway | MarylandHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 888 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 888 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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