DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Florida Atlantic defeated Tulsa 40–21 to secure a comfortable win. Florida Atlantic covered by 14.5; Game went Over by 0.5. The market closed at Florida Atlantic -4.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Florida Atlantic -4.6. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
FAU built a 31-6 halftime lead, fueled by a 95-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Damarius McGhee and three touchdown passes from Caden Veltkamp. This early dominance set the tone for the game and showcased the team's ability to capitalize on turnovers.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, while Kaden Shields-Dutton rushed for 107 yards on 10 carries. The offense also featured big plays, including a 47-yard touchdown pass to Jayshon Platt and multiple scoring connections with Easton Messer.
The defense forced two interceptions and recovered a fumble, which was returned for a touchdown. This turnover margin was critical in building the large lead and limiting Tulsa's scoring opportunities.
With the win, FAU improved to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the American Conference, keeping bowl eligibility hopes alive. The team's strong performance, especially in the first half, provides positive momentum heading into the next game.
At kickoff, conditions at FAU Stadium were Partly cloudy, 79°F with winds of 7 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.
Partly cloudy
79°F
| Measure | TulsaAway | Florida AtlanticHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,152 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 5,392 miles | 5,950 miles |
| Body clock | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Rest | 14 days | 14 days |
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