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Florida Atlantic Owls

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Florida Atlantic Owls is 4-8 on the season, 6-5-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -11.0. Florida Atlantic Owls carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 54th with 7,082 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games.

Conference: American Athletic Conference
Stadium: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
Power Rating: -11.0
HFA Rating:2.2 pts
Record: 4-8
ATS: 6-5-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
at
Maryland
L 7-39
L
Under
vs
Florida A&M
W 56-14
Push
Push
at
Florida International
L 28-38
L
Over
vs
Memphis
L 26-55
L
Over
at
Rice
W 27-21
W
Under
vs
UAB
W 53-33
W
Over
at
South Florida
L 13-48
L
Under
at
Navy
L 32-42
W
Over
vs
Tulsa
W 40-21
W
Under
at
Tulane
L 24-35
W
Over
vs
UConn
L 45-48
W
Over
vs
East Carolina
L 3-42
L
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

7,082 miles — ranked 54th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Maryland888 mi888 mi
Week 2Florida A&MHome (0 mi)888 mi
Week 3Florida International46 mi935 mi
Week 4—Bye
Week 5MemphisHome (0 mi)935 mi
Week 6Rice962 mi1,897 mi
Week 7UABHome (0 mi)1,897 mi
Week 8South Florida184 mi2,081 mi
Week 9Navy894 mi2,975 mi
Week 10—Bye
Week 11TulsaHome (0 mi)2,975 mi
Week 12Tulane658 mi3,633 mi
Week 13UConnHome (0 mi)3,633 mi
Week 14East CarolinaHome (0 mi)3,633 mi

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Record-Setting Passing Performance

QB Caden Veltkamp threw for a program-record 494 yards and 4 total TDs (2 passing, 2 rushing), finishing 42-of-55 with 1 INT. He entered the game 6th nationally in passing yards and ended with 3,458 yards, showing he can carry the offense against a strong UConn defense.

Late-Game Collapse and Missed Opportunities

FAU led 45-42 with 2:11 left after Veltkamp's 11-yard TD run, but allowed UConn to drive for the winning score with 26 seconds left. A missed 36-yard field goal by Garrison Smith with 0:00 on the clock sealed the loss, highlighting special teams and defensive lapses in crunch time.

Explosive Plays and Key Receivers

WR Easton Messer had 11 catches for 119 yards and a TD, boosting his season total to 94 receptions (2nd nationally). The offense also hit a 90-yard TD pass, showing big-play capability that can exploit defenses.

Defensive Struggles Against the Pass

UConn QB Joe Fagnano threw for 446 yards and 3 TDs, completing 33-of-46 passes. FAU's defense allowed 48 points and 5 lead changes, indicating vulnerability to high-powered passing attacks that opponents may exploit.

One Game Remaining with Momentum Concerns

At 4-7, FAU has one game left. Despite Veltkamp's record day, the loss drops them to 0-5 in one-score games this season, suggesting difficulty closing out tight contests. Next opponent will likely test their resilience and ability to finish.

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Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Florida Atlantic Owls — 4-8 overall, 6-5-1 ATS, power rating -11.0.