FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS NEWS

Asaad Waseem - Tallies 34 yards in loss to ECU Waseem compiled four receptions (on five targets) for 34 yards during Saturday's 42-3 defeat versus East Carolina.

Impact Waseem came back down to earth after combining for 23 receptions in the last two games, closing out his season with 699 receiving yards, good for third on the team. In his first real season of college football, the Colorado transfer also tallied five touchdowns and has a very bright future ahead of him.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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

Jayshon Platt - Only 39 yards in finale Platt caught two of four targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 42-3 loss versus East Carolina.

Impact Platt tied a season low with only two receptions in Saturday's game. After only 38 yards a year ago, the junior broke out for 720 this season to finish second on the team behind Easton Messer. Platt also tallied five touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Interception struggles continue Veltkamp was 19 of 31 passing for 183 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-3 loss against East Carolina. He also had five rushes for -22 yards.

Impact Veltkamp had arguably his worst outing of the season this weekend, throwing for a season-low 183 yards. The junior finished the year with six picks in the last three games, and Saturday was only the second time all year he didn't throw a touchdown pass. Veltkamp totaled 3,648 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes, and 17 interceptions in his first season as an Owl.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AP Player of the Week: Vandy's Diego Pavia wins award 2nd time in 4 weeks for big game against Vols

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is The Associated Press college football national player of the week for the second time in four weeks

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Katin Houser leads East Carolina with four total touchdowns in 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic

Katin Houser accounted for four touchdowns in East Carolina’s 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday afternoon, in a season finale for both teams

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Playing Saturday Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) is playing in Saturday's game versus East Carolina, per the ESPN+ broadcast.

Impact Shields-Dutton was considered questionable on the initial availability report, but it appears the sophomore back is giving it a go. The Owls won't make it to bowl eligibility in 2025 so this marks his last opportunity to add to his season totals.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kirch - Available for Week 14 Kirch (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against East Carolina.

Impact Ideally for Kirch, he can safely log more than the five snaps that came from his Week 13 performance. The tight end's 2025 season features 14 receptions (on 21 targets) for 150 yards and three touchdowns.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Terrell - Siutting out seaosn finale Terrell (undisclosed) will remain out for Saturday's season finale versus East Carolina, per the American Athletic Conference availability report.

Impact Terrell will miss his sixth consecutive game Saturday to close out his 2025 campaign. The sophomore finishes the year with just 54 carries for 161 yards and a touchdown over five games, adding 13 catches for 89 yards and a score as a receiver.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Out for Week 14 Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against East Carolina.

Impact Shields-Dutton's 2025 season is finished. It marks a breakout campaign in which the running back logged 77 rushing attempts for 431 yards (5.6 averaged per carry) and six touchdowns. As a receiver, Shields-Dutton recorded 16 receptions for 102 yards and an additional TD.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Florida Atlantic vs. East Carolina: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Florida Atlantic Owls vs. East Carolina Pirates game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 29 • Data Skrive

East Carolina vs. Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025

Preview the Nov. 29 matchup between the East Carolina Pirates and Florida Atlantic Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting...

NOVEMBER 26 • Data Skrive

Michael Kirch - Logs fewer than five snaps Kirch (undisclosed) logged four snaps during Saturday's 48-45 loss against UConn.

Impact A regular staple of Florida Atlantic's 2025 team for all of its other games, Kirch logging fewer than five snaps Saturday suggests he was limited then. The 2025 Owls' regular season will conclude Nov. 29 against East Carolina.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Asaad Waseem - Leads FAU with 12 receptions Waseem posted 12 receptions (on 13 targets) for 109 yards during Saturday's 48-45 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Following his 11 receptions a week ago, Waseem recorded 12 on Saturday to go along with his first 100-yard game of the season. The sophomore has been a steady weapon in the Owls' offense all year, but these last two weeks have been his most active.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Sets career highs against UConn Henry totaled seven receptions (on eight targets) for 157 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-45 loss versus Connecticut.

Impact Henry had a breakout game this week, setting a career high in yards and receptions against UConn. The junior is starting to become much more involved in the offense late in the season, as his 78 yards on six receptions a week ago against Tulane were both season-highs prior to Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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

Jayshon Platt - 74 yards on five catches in loss Platt logged five receptions (on seven targets) for 74 yards during Saturday's 48-45 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Platt snapped his three-game touchdown streak, but eclipsed 70 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. The junior also caught five balls for the third time in his last four outings.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Scores in second straight game Shields-Dutton had 14 rushes for 77 yards and one touchdown and gathered in three of five targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 48-45 defeat to Connecticut.

Impact Shields-Dutton scored his sixth rushing touchdown of the season this week and was just two yards shy of 100 all-purpose yards. The Orlando natives' 14 carries led the team and were one shy of his season-high.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Six yards shy of 500 in loss Veltkamp completed 42 of 55 passes for 494 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-45 defeat to Connecticut. He also had four rushes for 23 yards with two t...

Impact Veltkamp did everything he could in Saturday's loss, throwing for a career-high 494 yards and recording four total touchdowns. The Western Kentucky Transfer has 869 yards on 112 pass attempts in the last two games and has thrown multiple touchdowns in six of the last seven.

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

Xavier Terrell - Slated to sit out Saturday Terrell (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against UConn, Rick Henderson of FAU Owls reports.

Impact Terrell is expected to miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The redshirt sophomore running back has totaled 54 carries for 161 yards and one touchdowns across five appearances. He will aim to be back for next week's meeting with East Carolina.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Florida Atlantic vs. UConn: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 22, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UConn Huskies game, Saturday, Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 22 • Data Skrive

UConn vs. Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 22, 2025

Preview the Nov. 22 matchup between the UConn Huskies and Florida Atlantic Owls with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines an...

NOVEMBER 19 • Data Skrive

Despite Rumors, Lane Kiffin Says 'No Ultimatum' From Ole Miss on His Future

Despite overtures from other schools, Lane Kiffin says Mississippi hasn't given him an ultimatum to make up his mind about his coaching futu...

NOVEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Asaad Waseem - Leads FAU with 11 receptions Waseem gathered in 11 of 15 targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Tulane.

Impact Waseem was a popular target for Caden Veltkamp this week, as the sophomore caught 11 balls to set a career high. Waseem was only able to rack up 60 yards on all of those receptions, averaging 5.5 yards per catch, but he has now reached at least 55 yards in five of the last six games.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE