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Kelby Valsin - Six receptions for 77 yards Valsin (undisclosed) caught 6 of 7 targets for 77 yards during Thursday's 60-29 victory versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact One of college football's most consistent and valuable wideouts in Valsin continued the trend Thursday. The wide receiver has never logged fewer than six receptions in any of his games, and he recorded somewhere between 70 and 80 yards in each of Florida Atlantic's last three games.

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AJ Johnson - Records 14-yard touchdown Johnson (undisclosed) gathered in their only target for 14 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 60-29 victory versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Johnson's 14-yard catch makes it his best reception of the 2026 season, not only for his yardage but also for the TD, which would be his second this season. The tight end has made it back-to-back seasons with multiple receiving TDs, the former in his last season of FCS football before he transferred to Florida Atlantic. Johnson has been very valuable from the backfield, as 24 of his 81 total yards and three of his five total touchdowns come from the backfield.

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Veltkamp throws 4 TD passes, FAU knocks off American Conference leader UTSA 60-29

Florida Atlantic becomes bowl eligible with a 60-29 win over UTSA

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

AJ Johnson - Spotted warming up in pads Johnson (undisclosed) is warming up in pads ahead of the Owls' clash with UTSA, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact Johnson was deemed questionable on the injury report, but the tight end is trending towards playing as he's warming up in full pads. Johnson has missed the past two games, but he looks poised to return to action Thursday night.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Johnson - Deemed questionable for Week 10 Johnson (undisclosed) has been given a questionable status for Thursday's contest versus UTSA, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Johnson has missed the last two games for the Owls, and he's in danger of making it three straight Thursday night against UTSA. The tight end has eight catches for 43 yards and one score this fall.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelby Valsin - Availability in question for Thursday Valsin carries a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's contest versus UTSA, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Valsin has been extremely productive for the Owls, with 60 catches for 752 yards and six touchdowns. The wideout also has yet to miss a game this fall, but that could change Thursday night in Boca Raton. If Valsin can't go, expect more action for Dominique Henry and Tucker Holloway at wideout.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Henry - Double-digit catches in loss Henry hauled in 10 of 14 targets for 116 yards during Thursday's 48-41 defeat versus North Texas.

Impact After being held without a reception against Rice last week, Henry bounced back and matched his season high in receiving yardage with 116 yards Thursday. The wideout provided a major secondary lift alongside Easton Messer in a high-scoring affair. He commanded heavy volume from Caden Veltkamp -- who threw 56 passing attempts -- and secured double-digit receptions for the first time this fall. Through eight games, Henry has reeled in 38 catches for 435 yards and three touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - Sets school record Messer gathered in all 16 targets for 189 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 48-41 defeat versus North Texas.

Impact Messer was once again the focal point of the passing attack, setting a school record with 16 receptions while impressively hauling in every target he drew. In terms of receiving stats, Messer broke his season highs in receptions (16), yards (189) and touchdowns (3). He did not attempt a carry after seeing three carries last week produce 18 yards and two scores, as the high-scoring game created more receiving opportunities. The wideout has scored in four straight contests, recording nine total touchdowns through that stretch after only scoring two in the team's first four weeks of the season. Messer will look to maintain his record-setting momentum against UTSA on Thursday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Shields-Dutton - Finds paydirt in loss Shields-Dutton accrued three rushes for 31 yards and reeled in their only target for 22 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 48-41 loss to North Texas.

Impact Shields-Dutton was effective through the air Thursday rather than in his traditional role as a ball carrier. The running back hauled in a 22-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter for his first score of the season. He has been serving as a depth option this season after a productive 2025 campaign in which he totaled 568 scrimmage yards and seven total touchdowns. With this performance, he could maintain a role as a pass-catcher out of the backfield late in the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Shines in high-scoring loss Veltkamp completed 37 of 56 passes for 452 yards, five touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 48-41 defeat versus North Texas. He also had seven rushes for negative eigh...

Impact Veltkamp set a new season high with 37 completions and 56 passing attempts. The lead signal-caller had 452 passing yards, marking the first time he has surpassed 400 yards this campaign. The quarterback matched his season best of five passing touchdowns, which he last achieved in Week 2 against Navy. He connected with three different pass catchers for scores and has now reached 20-plus touchdowns across consecutive seasons, leaving him shy of breaking his single-season career mark. He has thrown an interception in two straight contests -- a nearly inevitable outcome given his 56 pass attempts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 30 • 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.

OCTOBER 30 • 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

OCTOBER 30 • 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.

OCTOBER 29 • 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.

OCTOBER 29 • 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.

OCTOBER 29 • 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

OCTOBER 27 • 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.

OCTOBER 26 • 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.

OCTOBER 26 • 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.

OCTOBER 25 • 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

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