Florida Atlantic Owls 2026 Preview
Florida Atlantic went 4-8 (3-5 in the American). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Florida Atlantic in 2026
- Caden Veltkamp returns at QB after a 2025 season of 3,641 yards, 24 TDs and 17 INTs
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Kaden Shields-Dutton is expected to start (460 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Easton Messer (1,052 yards, 6 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 27.1 ppg (61st out of 136), 435.7 ypg (22nd out of 136)
- Returning four starters on defense, including their leading tackler in LB Leon Hart Jr. (92 tackles). Four transfers are expected to start
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Florida Atlantic Owls 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | Away |
| 2 | Navy | Home |
| 3 | Florida International | Home |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monore | Away |
| 5 | Texas Southern | Home |
| 6 | Army | Away |
| 7 | Rice | Home |
| 8 | North Texas | Away |
| 9 | UTSA | Home |
| 10 | Tulsa | Away |
| 11 | Home |
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Florida Atlantic Owls betting FAQ
Florida Atlantic Owls play 11 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Florida. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Florida Atlantic is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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