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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.

21 HOURS AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Peter Cannon - Won't play Saturday Cannon (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Army, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Cannon recorded his first Career catch in Week 5 versus Texas Southern, but he'll miss the game coming out of the bye week for an undisclosed reason. He'll have another opportunity to suit up next week against Rice.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Listed questionable for Saturday Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) holds a questionable tag for Saturday's game versus Army, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Shields-Dutton popped up on Saturday's availability report, putting his availability in jeopardy for the clash at Army. He only has 11 rushing attempts this season, so his status is not crucial for the Owls.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Shines in lopsided victory Valsin hauled in all seven targets for 126 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 66-10 victory over Texas Southern.

Impact Valsin led the receiving corps with seven receptions and 126 yards to break the century mark in back-to-back games. The wideout impressively scored all three of his touchdowns before being pulled as the game turned into a blowout. He secured three scores for the first time in his career, continuing to elevate an Owls passing attack that has been dominant to begin the season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Reels in pair of catches in rout Henry reeled in 2 of 4 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 66-10 victory over Texas Southern.

Impact Henry reeled in two targets, but that was primarily because the game got out of hand by halftime and all the starters were pulled. The wideout was unable to replicate his performance from last week, though he should remain a reliable option in the passing game. He has an upcoming bye week to rest before heading back into action in Week 7 against Army on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Tosses four TDs in first half Veltkamp completed 13 of 16 passes for 247 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 66-10 victory over Texas Southern.

Impact Veltkamp was near perfect against Texas Southern, attempting just 16 passes while still connecting for four scores. He once again orchestrated a blowout, allowing fellow backup quarterbacks to take over in the second half. Even with his early exit, he added to his season totals, bringing his marks to 1,427 passing yards and 12 touchdowns with two interceptions. With the well-deserved rest, the quarterback now heads into a bye before facing Army on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Farrow's 2 kickoff return TDs highlight Florida Atlantic's 66-10 rout of Texas Southern

Leonard Farrow returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, Caden Veltkamp threw for four scores — three of them to Kelby Valsin — and Florida Atlantic routed Football Championship Subdiv...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Kelby Valsin - Continues impact in passing game Valsin notched nine receptions (on 11 targets) for 123 yards during Saturday's 45-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Valsin logged his second 100-yard performance of the season Saturday. The wideout couldn't find the end zone, but his heavy volume was notable as he led the team in yards and tied for a team-high nine receptions. He and Dominique Henry both stood out in a game where Easton Messer was held in check. Through four games, he has been dominant, recording 33 receptions for 386 yards and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Passes century mark and scores twice Henry compiled nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 121 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-17 win against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Henry was a major target in Saturday's game, producing his best performance of the campaign. The wideout scored both of FAU's receiving touchdowns and passed triple digits for the first time this season. His longest reception of the night was a 36-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He is part of a competitive receiver room but has held his ground, looking to build on the production he established in the offense last year.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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

Ethan Ervin - Strong showing on ground Ervin logged 21 carries for 139 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for six yards during Saturday's 45-17 win versus Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Ervin made his presence known on the ground Saturday after modest production since his season opener. The running back has handled a heavy workload all year, logging double-digit carries in all four games, but he finally broke out with over 20 attempts and 100 yards for the first time this season. His high volume is especially impressive considering Florida Atlantic operates a pass-heavy offense. He capped off a 92-yard scoring drive with a two-yard score, marking his second touchdown of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Commanding performance in victory Veltkamp completed 30 of 39 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-17 win against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Veltkamp couldn't toss a touchdown last week against FIU, but he found success against UL-Monroe's secondary by connecting on two scoring strikes. The quarterback was efficient and has now logged over 300 yards in two of his four starts. After struggling with turnovers last season, he has stayed clean through his last three games following two interceptions in the opener. Due to the lopsided nature of the blowout, he sat out the team's final two possessions as backup Drew Devillier entered the game.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

A perfect day for Florida teams, with Canes, Gators, FSU, UCF, USF, FIU and FAU all winning Saturday

Florida's college football teams had a standout Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

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

College football Week 4: Six Top 25 matchups highlight the schedule as conference play picks up

Six Top 25 matchups highlight the Week 4 schedule in college football

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Kelby Valsin - Logs 56 yards in win Valsin caught 6 of 8 targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 16-10 victory versus Florida International.

Impact Valsin was one of just two receivers to finish with over 20 yards, joining top wideout Easton Messer. It was once again a tale of Valsin and Messer leading the receiving corps, a trend that figures to continue. The wideout has established himself as the clear second option in the passing attack, recording 24 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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

Caden Veltkamp - Quiet day in win Veltkamp was 24-for-36 passing for 202 yards during Saturday's 16-10 victory over Florida International. He also had five rushes for -23 yards.

Impact Veltkamp couldn't get past Florida International's secondary, failing to record a passing touchdown for the first time this season. It was a drastic shift considering the quarterback looked unstoppable the previous week while throwing five touchdowns against Navy. On a positive note, he didn't commit any turnovers and led the team to its second win of the season. He will aim to lead the offense to a stronger performance against Louisiana in a Week 4 matchup.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Atlantic defense comes up big to help beat Florida International 16-10

Florida Atlantic secures a 16-10 victory over Florida International on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Kelby Valsin - Hauls in second TD of season Valsin totaled eight receptions (on nine targets) for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-30 victory against Navy.

Impact Vaslin continues his hot start to the season by going for over 100 receiving yards for the first time in his career and scoring another touchdown on a 30-yard reception. The wideout has made an early statement to be the top option behind Easton Messer, as the two have become a reliable duo for Caden Veltkamp. He once again led the team in receptions, tying for a team-high eight catches, and figures to have the same volume against Florida International in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Scores touchdown against Navy Henry hauled in 6 of 7 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-30 victory versus Navy.

Impact Henry was quiet in Florida Atlantic's season opener but found his stride against Navy, hauling in his first touchdown of the season and the second most receptions on the team with six. The Owls' receiving corps has big names, as he is competing for targets alongside Easton Messer and Kelby Valsin, making it tough to replicate an outing like this every week.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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

Caden Veltkamp - Tosses for five touchdowns in win Veltkamp completed 27 of 32 passes for 386 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 38-30 victory against Navy. He also had five rushes for -22 yards.

Impact Veltkamp rebounded well from his season opener, throwing five touchdowns for the fourth time in his career. Interestingly enough, he's thrown for five touchdowns in the game immediately following the season opener in three straight years, so he knows a thing or two about good performances early in the season. The quarterback was dominant against conference foe Navy, connecting with four different receivers for scores as he looks to establish a top passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Leonard Farrow's 2 kickoff return TDs highlight Florida Atlantic's 66-10 rout of Texas Southern

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

College football Week 4: Six Top 25 matchups highlight the schedule as conference play picks up

Florida Atlantic defense comes up big to help beat Florida International 16-10