Kaden Shields-Dutton News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls

Listed on depth chart for Week 1 Shields-Dutton is listed on the depth chart for Friday's Week 1 matchup at Florida.

Impact Shields-Dutton is one of four RBs listed as starters for FAU ahead of the season opener, and it wouldn't be surprising if they adopt a committee approach at the beginning of the campaign. Shields-Dutton appeared in 11 games for FAU in 2025, racking up 84 carries for 460 yards (5.5 YPC) and six touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Tulane Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) had 10 rushes for 54 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 5 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Tulane.

Impact Shields-Dutton was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to give it a go against Tulane. The 5-foot-11 running back made the most of his opportunity against the Green Wave, running for 54 yards and finding the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter. His next chance will come against UConn next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Tulane.

Impact Shields-Dutton was also listed as questionable ahead of last week's game and rushed for a season-high 107 yards, but it's unclear if he's listed this week for the same injury. He's played in every game this season and totaled 369 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

107 rushing yards in blowout win Shields-Dutton (undisclosed) logged 10 carries for 107 yards in Saturday's 40-21 win over Tulsa.

Impact Shields-Dutton was a force for the Owls in the win, but his huge performance can partially be attributed to the nature of the blowout. Either way, the sophomore rusher should stay involved next weekend at Tulane.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Week 11 Shields-Dutton is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Tulsa.

Impact Shields-Dutton popped up on the injury report late and is questionable for this matchup as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The sophomore running back has totaled 25 carries for 111 yards and three touchdowns across his last three outings.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first receiving touchdown Shields-Dutton tallied three rushed for nine yards and gathered in five of his six targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 42-32 loss to Navy.

Impact Shields-Dutton matched a season-low three carries Saturday, but set a career high in receiving yards while scoring his first-ever touchdown through the air. The sophomore's rushing production has dropped over the last two weeks after his 15 carries against UAB, but he has eight receptions during that span as well.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horvath runs for 4 scores and Navy outscores FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win

Blake Horvath rushes for four touchdowns as Navy defeats Florida Atlantic 42-32 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes advantage of opportunity Shields-Dutton notched 15 rushes for 77 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in 0 of one targets for zero yards during Saturday's 53-33 win over UAB.

Impact With starting running back Xavier Terrell out with a shoulder injury and Gemari Sands limited with an undisclosed injury, Shields-Dutton led the FAU backfield this week, and took full advantage of his opportunity, putting up three touchdowns. The sophomore from Orlando only had 56 rushing yards last season, and hadn't had more the six carries in a game prior to this week.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

McGhee's fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU's big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

Horvath runs for 4 scores and Navy outscores FAU 42-32 for program-tying 10th straight win

Veltkamp, Shields-Dutton combine for 6 TDs to lead Florida Atlantic to 53-33 win over UAB