DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Memphis defeated Florida Atlantic 55–26 in a dominant performance. Memphis covered by 15.0; Game went Over by 18.5. The market closed at Memphis -14.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Memphis -17.7, an edge of 3.7 points toward Memphis.
Florida Atlantic allowed Memphis to rush for 204 yards and three touchdowns, including a 90-yard run, indicating a significant weakness in run defense that opponents can exploit.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw for 318 yards and a rushing touchdown, while Easton Messer had 131 receiving yards, showing the passing game can produce against strong competition.
The Owls led 16-17 at halftime but allowed 31 points in the fourth quarter, highlighting issues with second-half adjustments and closing out games.
The recap does not specify turnovers or penalties, but allowing 55 points suggests potential issues in these areas that need improvement for future games.
At kickoff, conditions at FAU Stadium were Cloudy, 82°F, heat index 91°F with winds of 11 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.
Cloudy
82°F
| Measure | MemphisAway | Florida AtlanticHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 841 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 2,159 miles | 1,869 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 14 days |
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