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Kelby Valsin - Six receptions for 73 yards Valsin (undisclosed) reeled in 6 of 15 targets for 73 yards during Thursday's 48-41 defeat to North Texas.

Impact It is a testament to just how good Valsin has been in 2026 with Week 9 featuring one of his worst performances this season. Despite logging double-digit targets, he tied his season-low in receptions and recorded under 100 receiving yards for only the third time this year. Valsin is up to 60 receptions for 752 yards and six touchdowns this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson - Limited to one snap Johnson (undisclosed) logged one snap during Thursday's game with North Texas.

Impact Johnson's injury status will still be worth monitoring going into next Thursday's game against UTSA. Florida Atlantic's tight end room has been decimated by injuries, which suggests the possibility of him getting a lot of opportunities in Week 10 if his health holds up.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson, Jahiem White propel North Texas to 48-41 victory over Florida Atlantic

Tayven Jackson passed for 404 yards and four touchdowns, Jahiem White rushed for 193 yards and two scores and North Texas held off Florida Atlantic 48-41

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Marcus Vinson - Set to miss the matchup versus North Texas Vinson (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game versus North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Vinson was knocked out of FAU's clash with Rice in Week 8, and now the tight end will remain sidelined for the big game at North Texas on Thursday night. He'll look to return in Week 10 against UTSA.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson - Deemed questionable for Thursday Johnson (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Thursday's matchup versus North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Johnson didn't play last week against Rice and he's in danger of missing his second straight game. The tight end, who has eight grabs for 43 yards and one touchdown this season with a rushing touchdown to boot, will look to suit up in a big game against North Texas.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Uncertain status for Week 9 Valsin is questionable for Thursday's clash with North Texas, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Vaslin has yet to miss a game this season, but the receiver is questionable for the Owls' big clash with North Texas on Thursday night. Vaslin has been one of the more productive receivers in the country this fall with 54 catches for 679 yards and six touchdowns. If he can't go, expect more onus to fall on Easton Messer, Dominique Henry and Tucker Holloway.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

Week 9 of the college football season features a pair of Top 25 matchups with No. 22 Arizona visiting No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 17 Florida meeting No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Easton Messer - Massive production in win Messer posted 12 receptions (on 14 targets) for 162 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 51-49 win versus Rice.

Impact Messer delivered a dominant performance against Rice, surpassing 100 receiving yards for the second consecutive week. The wideout served as the focal point of the passing attack, recording 12 receptions and converting two of them into scores of one and 68 yards. In addition to his heavy involvement as a receiver, Messer was utilized out of the backfield, recording a pair of short rushing touchdowns. Through seven games, he has reeled in 58 receptions for 709 yards and six touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Continues to rack up TD passes Veltkamp was 29-for-37 passing for 339 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 51-49 win against Rice. He also had 11 rushes for five yards with one touchdow...

Impact Veltkamp orchestrated a massive offensive display against Rice, accounting for four total touchdowns. The quarterback recorded his fourth game with at least three touchdown passes this season while efficiently connecting on nearly 78.4 percent of his throws. His three passing scores brought his season total to 18 touchdowns through the air. He also made an impact with his legs, punching in a one-yard rushing score for his second rushing touchdown of the season and his first since Week 1 against Florida while logging a season-high 11 rushing attempts. He did throw another interception, though it did not prove detrimental as FAU secured a narrow, high-scoring victory.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson - DNP vs. Rice Johnson (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 51-49 victory over Rice.

Impact Johnson was held out of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, marking his first missed game of the season. The 6-foot-4 senior had previously caught eight passes for 43 yards and a touchdown through six appearances this season while adding 10 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground as well. His next chance to return will come against North Texas on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

9 touchdowns of at least 30 yards highlights FAU's 51-49 win over Rice

Easton Messer had two rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns and a school-record 82-yard punt return for a touchdown to lead Florida Atlantic past Rice 51-49

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Ethan Ervin - Struggles in offense-packed game Ervin (undisclosed) logged six rushing attempts for seven yards during Saturday's 51-49 win over Rice.

Impact Even though Florida Atlantic and Rice combined for 100 points Saturday, Ervin was a small contributor at best. The running back's biggest contribution was a 10-yard reception, his seventh catch in 2026. Ervin's six rushing attempts mark his second-lowest in the category, and for the first time this season, he was limited to single-digit rushing yards. Ervin will attempt to redeem himself next Thursday at North Texas.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Another seven receptions Valsin (undisclosed) logged seven receptions for 78 yards during Saturday's 51-49 win over Rice.

Impact Even though Valsin did not continue his touchdown streak, his catch consistency remains as good as ever. The wide receiver has caught seven passes in each of Florida Atlantic's last three games. During the three-game span, Valsin logged 293 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Vinson - Exits game early Saturday Vinson was forced to leave the field during Saturday's game against Rice due to injury, the team announced.

Impact Vinson took a hard hit and was forced to leave the game for evaluation but has yet to make a return. The senior tight end did not record a catch prior to his departure.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Warms up in pads Valsin (undisclosed) has warmed up in pads going into Saturday's game against Rice, Drew Scuilla of FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Valsin warming up suggests he may be good to enter Saturday's game, avoiding a DNP in the process. The wide receiver's 2026 season features 47 receptions on 63 targets for 601 yards (12.8 averaged per catch) and six touchdowns in as many games.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ervin - Status up in air versus Rice Ervin is questionable for Saturday's matchup versus Rice, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Ervin, who has yet to miss a game this fall, has popped up on FAU's gameday availability report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Rice. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has put together a productive start to the season, logging 81 carries for 361 yards and two touchdowns across six games, adding on six receptions for 33 yards through the air. Ervin's status will continue to be monitored leading up to Saturday's kickoff.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson - Listed as questionable for Week 8 Johnson is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus Rice, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Johnson has been blanked in the box score the past pair of games, and it appears he also picked up an injury of some kind last week versus Army. It remains to be seen if he'll get the green light for Saturday, but he's not a huge fantasy factor either way.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Questionable Week 8 Valsin is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Rice, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Valsin has popped up on the Owls' injury report due to undisclosed reasons as they prepare to host the Owls of Rice University. The 6-foot-2 senior wideout has been unstoppable for FAU this fall, tallying 47 receptions for 601 yards and six touchdowns across six games after transferring in from Texas Tech this offseason. Valsin's availability is critical for FAU, and his status will continue to be monitored leading up to Saturday's kickoff.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Finds the end zone again Valsin had seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-24 defeat to Army.

Impact Valsin extended his scoring streak to two games after reeling in a team-long 34-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. The wideout has six touchdowns on the season to lead Florida Atlantic pass-catchers. He was one of nine different receivers to catch a pass, with the offense resorting to the aerial attack after Army pulled ahead in the second quarter. He continues to build on a standout campaign and will remain a focal point in the offense against Rice in Week 8.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Four catches in loss at Army Henry gathered in all four targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 56-24 loss against Army.

Impact Henry caught all four of his targets in a pass-heavy game that saw Caden Veltkamp attempt 48 throws. The wideout was overshadowed by Easton Messer and Kelby Valsin, who both recorded receiving touchdowns as the team's top two pass-catchers on the day. His last two outings have been quiet, reeling in six receptions for 90 yards on eight targets following a breakout performance where he logged 116 yards and two scores.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - Commands massive target share Messer caught 14 of 17 targets for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-24 loss versus Army.

Impact Messer drew a season-high 17 targets, resulting in 14 receptions during a game where Florida Atlantic leaned heavily on the aerial attack while trailing for most of the contest. The wideout reeled in a 24-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, extending his scoring streak to two consecutive games. He also passed the century mark for the second time this season and seemed unfazed following the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Holloway - Nabs first TD of season Holloway gathered in all three targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-24 loss against Army.

Impact Holloway posted his best outing of the season Saturday, notching a season-high three receptions for 38 yards. It has been difficult for the receiver to earn a significant target share in a competitive passing room while working behind the likes of Easton Messer, Kelby Vaslin and Dominique Henry. He reeled in a 19-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for his first score of the year. Across six games, Holloway has recorded six receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Three scores in blowout loss Veltkamp was 33-for-48 passing for 318 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 56-24 loss against Army.

Impact Veltkamp started the game on a rough note, throwing an interception on his first pass attempt that eventually led to an early Army touchdown. It was his first pick since Week 1 against Florida, bringing his total to three interceptions for the season. He found his rhythm on the following two offensive possessions, passing for a pair of scores. The quarterback ultimately finished with three touchdown passes, marking his second consecutive game with at least three scoring throws.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Four carries against Army Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) recorded four rushes for 20 yards and hauled in one reception for four yards during Saturday's 56-24 defeat to Army.

Impact Shields-Dutton took the field Saturday after initial concerns about his availability due to being marked questionable ahead of kickoff. The running back logged a season-high 20 yards on the ground. He will continue to serve as a depth option in the backfield behind Ethan Ervin and Leonard Farrow.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hellums runs for 5 touchdowns as Army rolls over FAU 56-24

Quarterback Cale Hellums ran for 195 yards and five touchdowns and Army raced past Florida Atlantic 56-24

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

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Tayven Jackson, Jahiem White propel North Texas to 48-41 victory over Florida Atlantic

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

9 touchdowns of at least 30 yards highlights FAU's 51-49 win over Rice

Hellums runs for 5 touchdowns as Army rolls over FAU 56-24