Easton Messer News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls

Records third TD Messer hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-10 win over Texas Southern.

Impact After being shut down against UL-Monroe last week, Messer redeemed himself against an easier opponent in Texas Southern. The wideout hauled in four receptions -- the second most on the team -- including a 19-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter. Due to the lopsided score, he sat out the entire second half and was unable to add to his performance.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by ULM Messer reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Messer hauled in a season-low four receptions for 15 yards, which comes as a surprise given that Caden Veltkamp racked up 30 completions. He still managed to see at least five targets even in a game where the Owls led throughout. It was a forgettable outing that the wideout will look to put behind him as he shifts his focus toward a favorable Week 5 matchup against Texas Southern.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp, Ervin lead Florida Atlantic's rout of Louisiana-Monroe 45-17

Caden Veltkamp threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, and Ethan Ervin rushed for 139 yards and a score as Florida Atlantic beat Louisiana-Monroe 45-17 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Paces FAU receivers in victory Messer gathered in 7 of 11 targets for 83 yards during Saturday's 16-10 win versus Florida International.

Impact Messer continues to be targeted heavily, already recording 33 targets through three games. The wideout led the team with seven receptions and 83 yards, though he couldn't haul in a receiving touchdown. In fact, the passing attack was kept out of the end zone entirely after tossing five scores the previous week against Navy. Still, the pass catcher proved he can put up solid numbers even when quarterback Caden Veltkamp struggles to find a rhythm.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Huge receiving day in win Messer accrued eight receptions (on nine targets) for 179 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-30 victory versus Navy.

Impact Messer made easy work of Navy's secondary, hauling in both of his touchdowns and 151 yards in the first quarter alone. He tied for a team-high eight receptions as he and fellow wideout Kelby Vaslin continue to shine as Caden Veltkamp's favorite targets. It was only a matter of time before Messer would have a breakout game, and it came early in the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp throws 5 TD passes and Rogers kicks 60-yard FG to help Florida Atlantic beat Navy 38-30

Caden Veltkamp throws five touchdown passes for Florida Atlantic, leading them to a 38-30 victory over Navy in an American Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Starts season with 73 yards Messer posted seven receptions (on 13 targets) for 73 yards during Saturday's 66-21 loss against Florida.

Impact There is no need to panic early about Messer's performance Saturday, as the entire offense struggled to click against the Gators' relentless defense. The wideout was targeted 13 times, which indicates starting quarterback Caden Veltkamp will continue to lean on his WR1. Even without reaching the end zone, his 73 receiving yards were impressive given the nature of the blowout. Fellow wideout Kelby Valsin had a big first game with the Owls (10-92-1), so it appears the two will become a reliable duo for Veltkamp as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jadan Baugh runs wild in the Swamp as Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over FAU

Jadan Baugh ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns, and Florida opened the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Makes big plays in spring game Messer made multiple big plays in Florida Atlantic's spring game, per Brandyn Pokrass of The League Winners.

Impact Messer was limited earlier in the spring with a hamstring injury, but he's over that and reportedly shined in the spring game. The wideout had 104 catches for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns last fall, and he appears poised for another big statistical season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Florida Atlantic's head coach Zach Kittley has announced that Messer (hamstring) is close to returning, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact A tight hamstring indicates why Messer's focus has been rehabbing. But following Kittley's update, perhaps the wide receiver can participate in Florida Atlantic's spring game, scheduled for April 17. In their 2025 season together, Messer established himself as one of the American Conference's top wideouts, so that will be what is expected of him during 2026.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing from injury Messer is rehabbing from an undisclosed injury, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Florida Atlantic's wide receivers coach DJ McCarthy said Messer will return when fully healthy, which he does not appear to be at this point in spring camp. Ideally for the wideout, his undisclosed injury subsides by April 17, when FAU's spring camp is scheduled to end.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks 1,000 yards against ECU Messer had 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 86 yards during Saturday's 42-3 loss versus East Carolina.

Impact Despite the blowout loss, Messer surpassed the 1,000-yard mark, leading the Owls in yards and receptions as he has all season. The Western Kentucky transfer found a home at FAU, finishing his junior season with 1,052 yards, 104 receptions, and six touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears 100 yards once again Messer gathered in 11 of 13 targets for 119 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-45 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Messer surpassed 100 yards for the second time in as many weeks Saturday, and also found the end zone for a third straight game. The Louisville native was one of three Owl receivers with 100 yards, and he is 34 yards shy of 1,000 heading into the final week.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fagnano throws 3 TDs, Edwards scores winner in UConn's 48-45 victory over Florida Atlantic

Joe Fagnano threw three touchdown passes and Cam Edwards scored two rushing touchdowns, including a game-winning score in the final minute to lead UConn to a 48-45 win over Florida...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets season-high against Tulane Messer recorded nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 133 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Tulane.

Impact Despite the loss, Messer showed out once again, setting a season-high with 133 yards, while scoring his fourth touchdown in the last two games. It was the Western Kentucky transfer's third 100-yard performance of the year, and he is 153 yards away from his first career 1,000-yard season with two games remaining.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

Jake Retzlaff threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Jamauri McClure had 94 yards rushing and a TD on 10 carries, and Tulane beat Florida Atlantic 35-24

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Breaks out for three touchdowns Messer hauled in six of nine targets for 83 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 40-21 victory against Tulsa.

Impact Messer was due to find the end zone given all his production each week, and that finally happened on Saturday. It was the Louisville natives' first-ever three-touchdown game and he is now up to four on the season to go along with his team-high 714 yards.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McGhee's fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU's big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

Caden Veltkamp throws three touchdown passes as Florida Atlantic beats Tulsa 40-21 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight receptions against Navy Messer totaled eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 71 yards during Saturday's 42-32 loss to Navy.

Impact Messer led all Owl receivers with eight catches this week, increasing his total to 68 on the season. While the junior has been quarterback Caden Veltkamp's favorite target this season, he has only managed to find the end zone once, which is surprising given his volume.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven receptions in loss Messer caught all seven targets for 54 yards during Saturday's 48-13 loss to South Florida.

Impact Messer slightly rebounded from a tough performance a week ago, catching every ball thrown his way for 54 yards. The Western Kentucky transfer has still been getting the most targets on the team, but his yards per reception have gone down over the past two games.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven receptions in loss Messer caught all seven targets for 54 yards during Saturday's 48-13 loss to South Florida.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for a touchdown pass Messer reeled in four of five targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 53-33 win against UAB.

Impact Messer did it all this week, catching four balls, rushing for 10 yards, and throwing a 48-yard touchdown pass on his first career attempt. The Louisville native did record a season-low 29 yards receiving, but that shouldn't take away from everything else he was able to accomplish Saturday, as it's almost inevitable he will bounce back.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp, Shields-Dutton combine for 6 TDs to lead Florida Atlantic to 53-33 win over UAB

Caden Veltkamp threw for three touchdowns and Kaden Shields-Dutton ran for three touchdowns and Florida Atlantic rolled from the outset and beat UAB 53-33

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Big performance in win Messer gathered in 11 of 15 targets for 110 yards during Saturday's 27-21 victory over Rice.

Impact Messer showed out this week, leading the Owls in both yards and receptions, recording his second straight 100-yard game. The Louisville native is averaging over 90 yards per game, but still only has one touchdown on the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp pours in 3 TDS, leads FAU over Rice 27-21

Caden Veltkamp threw three touchdown passes — two to Michael Kirch — as Florida Atlantic held off Rice 27-21 on Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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