Florida Atlantic24 @FINAL 35Tulane , Week 12, Nov 15, 2025

FAU's offense showed resilience, with quarterback Caden Veltkamp throwing for 375 yards and a touchdown, and the team converting multiple fourth-down opportunities into scores. However, they struggled in the red zone, settling for a field goal after a penalty nullified a touchdown, and failed to capitalize on early drives.

FAU's defense allowed Tulane to rush for 94 yards and a touchdown on just 10 carries by Jamauri McClure, and gave up big plays including a 29-yard touchdown pass on fourth down. The defense also failed to force turnovers, while committing a costly penalty that negated a potential touchdown.

A muffed punt by Easton Messer in the first quarter led to a short field for Tulane, resulting in a quick touchdown that gave the Green Wave an early lead. This mistake shifted momentum and put FAU in a deficit they could not overcome.

Despite trailing by 18 points in the fourth quarter, FAU mounted a 17-play, 75-yard touchdown drive and later added a touchdown and two-point conversion to cut the lead to 11. This resilience suggests the team can compete in close games if they avoid early errors.

With the loss, FAU falls to 4-6 overall and 3-4 in conference play, making a bowl game unlikely. The team must win its remaining games to become eligible, putting pressure on the offense to maintain its passing efficiency while the defense needs to tighten up against the run.