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Asaad Waseem - First career touchdown in loss Waseem caught all four targets for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-7 defeat against Maryland.

Impact After redshirting last season, Waseem recorded his first career touchdown and reception on Saturday. The Florida native will look to make a name for himself and be a reliable weapon for Caden Veltkamp this season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Messer - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Veltkamp - Four interceptions in loss Veltkamp was 30-for-49 passing for 228 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions during Saturday's 39-7 defeat to Maryland. He also had eight rushes for -13 yards.

Impact After surpassing 3,000 passing yards last season at Western Kentucky, Veltkamp had a difficult debut as an Owl, setting a career high for interceptions in a single game. The junior's 30 completions were his most since 2023, and he will look to be more accurate next week against Florida A&M.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Gibson - Two interceptions in opener Gibson was 6-for-13 passing for 49 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 39-7 loss against Maryland.

Impact Entering his sixth season of college football at his fourth school, Gibson had a tough time in his first game as an Owl. His two interceptions matched his six game total from last season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland rides Malik Washington's sparkling debut to 39-7 pasting of FAU COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Malik Washington made Michael Locksley look prophetic. Tabbed by the Maryland coach as the team’s starting quarterback,...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • QCTIMES.COM

Joseph Young - Finally available Young (undisclosed) logged seven snaps during Florida Atlantic's 39-7 loss Saturday at Maryland.

Impact During late-2024, Young underwent surgery, and the year never included him again. Post-return, Saturday includes his first game. Young's 2024 includes two receptions for 41 yards.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yes, Malik Washington was the starter at QB for Maryland. Then the freshman showed why

Maryland freshman Malik Washington has made a strong debut, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-7 win over Florida Atlantic

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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STANDINGS

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AMERICAN

BIG TEN		W-L	CONF	STRK
1	¹ ¹ Indiana	15-0	9-0	W15
2	² ² Ohio State	12-2	9-0	L2
3	⁵ ⁵ Oregon	13-2	8-1	L1
4	¹⁶ ¹⁶ USC	9-4	7-2	L1
5	¹⁸ ¹⁸ Michigan	9-4	7-2	L2
6	²³ ²³ Iowa	9-4	6-3	W3
7	Washington	9-4	5-4	W1
8	Illinois	9-4	5-4	W2
9	Minnesota	8-5	5-4	W2
10	Nebraska	7-6	4-5	L3
11	Northwestern	7-6	4-5	W1
12	Penn State	7-6	3-6	W4
13	UCLA	3-9	3-6	L5
14	Rutgers	5-7	2-7	L2
15	Wisconsin	4-8	2-7	L1
16	Michigan State	4-8	1-8	W1
17	Maryland	4-8	1-8	L8
18	Purdue	2-10	0-9	L10

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EVENT INFO

SECU Stadium

SECU Stadium

College Park, MD

Aug 30, 2025

35,067

3 Hours 39 Minutes