EASTON MESSER NEWS

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Sets career high Messer recorded nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 131 yards during Saturday's 55-26 defeat versus Memphis.

Impact Despite the loss, Messer put together his best performance in a Florida Atlantic uniform this week. His 131 yards is a new career high, and it is just the third time he has ever surpassed 100 yards. The junior now has nine receptions in each of the last two games as well.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown reception in loss Messer caught six of nine targets for 64 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 defeat to Florida International.

Impact Messer hauled in his first touchdown reception of the season this week while posting at least 60 yards in the air for the sixth straight game dating back to last season. The Western Kentucky transfer put up 793 yards a season ago and is on pace to hit that mark again this year.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown reception in loss Messer caught six of nine targets for 64 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 defeat to Florida International.

Impact Messer hauled in his first touchdown reception of the season this week while posting at least 60 yards in the air for the sixth straight game dating back to last season. The Western Kentucky transfer put up 793 yards a season ago and is on pace to hit that mark again this year.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

62 yards in win Messer hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 56-14 win versus Florida A&M.

Impact Messer's volume went down a bit this week, after recording 15 receptions in the opener, but he still had a solid performance, leading the team in receiving yards. The junior is expected to be a top target every week this season as his connection with Caden Veltkamp has transferred over from their time at Western Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

62 yards in win Messer hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 56-14 win versus Florida A&M.

Impact Messer's volume went down a bit this week, after recording 15 receptions in the opener, but he still had a solid performance, leading the team in receiving yards. The junior is expected to be a top target every week this season as his connection with Caden Veltkamp has transferred over from their time at Western Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

15 receptions in opener Messer gathered in 15 of 19 targets for 87 yards during Saturday's 39-7 defeat versus Maryland.

Impact After transferring from Western Kentucky with quarterback Caden Veltkamp, Messer was the top target in his debut as an Owl. He had never recorded more than nine receptions in a game before Saturday and is looking to build off a 2024 season with 793 receiving yards.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland freshman Malik Washington shines with 3 TD passes in a 39-7 win over FAU

Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland’s defense scored twice to help the Terrapins beat Florida Atlantic 39-7 for their 16th co...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Maryland's defense will be tested in its opener against FAU and QB transfer Caden Veltkamp

Maryland's defense will be tested in its opener against Florida Atlantic and transfer quarterback Caden Veltkamp

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Likely go-to receiver for 2025 Messer is expected to be Florida Atlantic's go-to receiver during 2025, The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Messer and Florida Atlantic's expected QB1 Caden Veltkamp have a connection going back to their days with Western Kentucky. The connection was on full display in FAU's spring game, during which he logged four receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. It appears the Veltkamp-Messer connection will be in full effect, which should make the wideout an excellent option for 2025, at least until further notice.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Florida Atlantic Messer will transfer to Florida Atlantic, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Messer is coming off a career year at Western Kentucky. The wideout caught 55 passes for 793 yards and four touchdowns. He improved each year he was a Hilltopper, and he'll look to continue that trend during his senior season with the Owls.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three receptions for 68 yards Messer posted three receptions (on six targets) for 68 yards during Wednesday's 27-17 loss versus James Madison.

Impact Western Kentucky's bowl game was standard Messer, who has logged multiple receptions in each of his 2024 games and 50-plus yards in all but one of the team's last seven matchups. Now, it is looking to see if all that consistency garners a more appealing offer for his 2025 season. Messer announced he would enter the transfer portal not long before Western Kentucky and James Madison played their bowl game.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE