DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Florida Atlantic defeated UAB 53–33 to secure a comfortable win. Florida Atlantic covered by 15.5; Game went Over by 19.5. The market closed at Florida Atlantic -4.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Florida Atlantic -4.7. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Florida Atlantic scored 53 points, with Caden Veltkamp throwing for 3 TDs and Kaden Shields-Dutton rushing for 3 TDs, plus a trick play TD pass. The team totaled 492 yards, showing a potent and versatile attack.
The Owls jumped to a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter, including three touchdowns in the first quarter. This quick start set the tone and forced UAB to play catch-up.
Florida Atlantic's defense held UAB to 68 rushing yards on 28 carries and forced 14 penalties for 118 yards on UAB. This defensive pressure and opponent mistakes contributed to the win.
The win improved Florida Atlantic to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in the American Athletic Conference, keeping them competitive in the conference race.
Quarterback Caden Veltkamp and running back Kaden Shields-Dutton are central to the offense, with Veltkamp's passing and Shields-Dutton's rushing providing a balanced threat. The trick play involving Easton Messer and Jayshon Platt adds a creative element.
At kickoff, conditions at FAU Stadium were Moderate or heavy rain shower, 76°F with winds of 6 mph. There is a 100% chance of rain, though little accumulation is expected. Blue Chip has not been able to measure a reliable line effect from rain, so treat this as context rather than signal. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Moderate or heavy rain shower
76°F
| Measure | UABAway | Florida AtlanticHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 636 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 1,925 miles |
| Season total | 2,478 miles | 3,794 miles |
| Body clock | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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