UTSA at Florida Atlantic - 2026 Matchup Preview
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UTSA Roadrunners at Florida Atlantic Owls

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Thursday, November 5th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
FAU Stadium - Boca Raton, FL  (American Athletic)

 
Roadrunners (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jeff Traylor (53 - 26)
Avg Score : 36 - 29 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.7 - 4.3 (#44)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 5)
UTSA coming off BYE
FAU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: UTSA -3.5  (SP+ UTSA -5.5)

Projected Score: UTSA: 34 - FAU: 30 (64)
UTSA Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
UTSA Travel: 1140 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Zach Kittley (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 30 - 36 (37 - 36 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#89)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 5)
 
UTSA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5UTSA vs UT Rio Grande Valley-22.5
Sat 9/12UTSA at Texas State+1
Sat 9/19UTSA at Texas+28.5
Sat 9/26UTSA vs Colorado State-10.5
Sat 10/3UTSA at Rice-12.5
Thu 10/8UTSA vs South Florida-2
Sat 10/17UTSA vs Navy-2
Sat 10/24UTSA at Tulane+0.5
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/5UTSA at Florida Atlantic-3.5
Sat 11/14UTSA vs North Texas-9
Sat 11/21UTSA at UAB-14
Sat 11/28UTSA vs Tulsa-5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 4
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for UTSA's Schedule
Florida Atlantic's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Florida Atlantic at Florida+22
Sat 9/12Florida Atlantic vs Navy+4
Sat 9/19Florida Atlantic vs Florida International-4.5
Sat 9/26Florida Atlantic at UL Monroe-12
Sat 10/3Florida Atlantic vs Texas Southern-16.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Florida Atlantic at Army+7.5
Sat 10/24Florida Atlantic vs Rice-11.5
Thu 10/29Florida Atlantic at North Texas+2
Thu 11/5Florida Atlantic vs UTSA+3.5
Sat 11/14Florida Atlantic at Tulsa+6
Sat 11/21Florida Atlantic vs South Florida+4
Fri 11/27Florida Atlantic at East Carolina+9

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 3, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Florida Atlantic's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTSA#31 (.23)45% (35)35.545% (47)2.81 (94)17447% (21)2474.23 (27)#82 (.18)40% (46)28.840% (44)40% (49)4.2 (115)68.70.91.4
FAU#43 (.21)42% (80)29.540% (97)2.76 (104)10543% (55)3413.49 (93)#123 (.26)45% (121)36.349% (127)42% (76)4.58 (132)562.40.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTSA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
FAU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTSA Offense1335.521.745.5%4.230.9224211742475.146%52%45%47%16%.23
FAU Defense1236.335.545.5%4.580.7 - - - - - 54%45%49%42%14%.26
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTSA Defense1328.833.739.6%4.21.4 - - - - - 50%49%40%40%19%.18
FAU Offense1229.537.241.7%3.492.4254461053413.636%62%40%43%18%.21

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
UTSA1331:5121.840%46%7.368.70.91.45.91.8231.8
Florida Atlantic1228:3224.837%66%6.6562.40.75.41.8230.5
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTSA Offense1346% (100)45% (47)34.2174.15.121 (49).19 (35)2.81 (94)73% (61)10% (102)1.17 (6)
FAU Defense1254% (111)49% (127) - - - - .25 (133)3.07 (103)86% (133)9% (89)1.09 (122)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTSA Defense1350% (65)40% (44) - - - - .12 (85)2.86 (62)64% (20)11% (20)0.97 (73)
FAU Offense1236% (135)40% (97)29.5105.23.613 (99).04 (108)2.76 (104)77% (30)10% (91)1.04 (40)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTSA Offense1352% (37)47% (21)22.934.4247.27.210.834 (33)7 (34).33 (43)1.5 (96)30% (47)36% (21).45 (21)6% (55)2.2 (15)
FAU Defense1245% (26)42% (76) - - - - - - 3.31 (96)1.6 (80)29% (114)29% (59).38 (108)5% (110)2.2 (117)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTSA Defense1349% (77)40% (49) - - - - - - 11 (75).29 (85)1.8 (131)35% (18)28% (47).3 (69)7% (20)2.2 (123)
FAU Offense1262% (4)43% (55)3248.4340.5710.628 (22)20 (134).33 (42)1.6 (49)34% (111)31% (64).39 (33)8% (125)2.1 (25)

UTSA's Power Ratings
UTSA's Power Rating: -0.23  #72
UTSA's Offense Rating: 16.42  #59
UTSA's Defense Rating: 16.64  #82
2026 Talent Rating: 535.00  #95
Blue Chip Ratio: 4%  #60
UTSA's 2026 Expected Record: 7.7 - 4.3
UTSA's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.5  #73
UTSA's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.5  #47
UTSA's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.2  #102

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28

Power Ratings Matchup
UTSA: -0.23   Florida Atlantic: -4.295

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UTSA: -1.5   Florida Atlantic: -7.1




Florida Atlantic's Power Ratings
Florida Atlantic's Power Rating: -4.295  #105
Florida Atlantic's Offense Rating: 11.46  #105
Florida Atlantic's Defense Rating: 17.96  #100
2026 Talent Rating: 534.00  #96
Blue Chip Ratio: 1  #83
Florida Atlantic's 2026 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Florida Atlantic's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -7.1  #94
Florida Atlantic's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2  #60
Florida Atlantic's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.9  #120

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28


UTSA Scoring
Offense: 35.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.7
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.7

UTSA's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
UTSA 34
Florida Atlantic 30


Projected Total Points: 64
Florida Atlantic Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 37.2
Defense: 36.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 35.5

Florida Atlantic's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/19UTSA38Florida Atlantic24UTSA -4UTSA52.5Over
202310/21Florida Atlantic10UTSA36UT San Antonio -2.5UTSA58.5Under
202010/31Florida Atlantic24UTSA3Florida Atlantic -4.5Florida Atlantic47.0Under
201911/23UTSA26Florida Atlantic40Florida Atlantic -21.5UTSA57.0Over
201409/27Florida Atlantic41UTSA37UT San Antonio -4Florida Atlantic0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Florida Atlantic322 Overs
UTSA232 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 24 - 12 - 02 - 1
Road Teams2 - 31 - 41 - 20 - 2

(#72) UTSA at (#105) FAU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUTSAFAU
Game ControlGC #65 #117
Momentum ControlMC #56 #126
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #72 #105
SP+SP+ #73 #94
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #95 #96
Blue ChipsBC% #60 #83
UTSA Notes
(2/17) Vibes: OK, two 7-6 seasons but McCown back
(2/17) QB McCown back (3rd yr starter). Depth is ?
(2/17) New OC Rick Bowie (WKU) runs a fun offense
(2/17) RB good w Henderson + depth. High (Cal) nice +
(2/17) WR Amador/Wilson good start, have depth/portals
(2/17) OL 3 back from good unit, 3 portals w no exp
(2/17) DL 7 portals + 4 w PT exp. Has parts/promise
(2/17) DBs look ?, 4 portals at S, CB needs solid #2
UTSA Injury Report
Florida Atlantic Notes
(2/28) Vibes: Off should be fun, Def must improve
(2/28) QB Veltkamp back, good but way too many TOs
(2/28) RB meh, 2 DII portals, don't see much here
(2/28) WR great, Messer a star, Henry+Garcia good trio
(2/28) OL 5 starters including 3 of 4 portals. Decent
(2/28) Front 7 has a ton of exp, but not great prod
(2/28) DBs also lots of exp but meh. Theme of Def
Florida Atlantic Injury Report
UTSA on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffFAU Def
Game ControlGC #80 #112
Momentum ControlMC #20 #127
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #35 #121
ExplosiveExp #23 #100
PPAPPA #31 #123
PowerPwr #59 #100
SP+SP+ #47 #120
Pts POPPO #27 #132
HavocHav #80 #106
UTSA Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffFAU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #47 #127
Run ExplRExp #6 #122
PPAExp #35 #133
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #94 #103
Stuff RateStuff #105 #122
TackleTak - NR
UTSA Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffFAU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #21 #76
Pass ExplPExl #96 #80
PPAExp #43 #96
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #102 #89
DB HavocDB #55 #110
Florida Atlantic on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 36%
CategoryCatFAU OffUTSA Def
Game ControlGC #117 #47
Momentum ControlMC #101 #84
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #80 #46
ExplosiveExp #7 #126
PPAPPA #43 #82
PowerPwr #105 #82
SP+SP+ #60 #102
Pts POPPO #93 #115
HavocHav #111 #18
Florida Atlantic Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 36%
CategoryCat
FAU OffUTSA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #97 #44
Run ExplRExp #40 #73
PPAExp #108 #85
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #104 #62
Stuff RateStuff #52 #75
TackleTak - NR
Florida Atlantic Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 36%
CategoryCatFAU OffUTSA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #55 #49
Pass ExplPExl #49 #131
PPAExp #42 #85
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #91 #20
DB HavocDB #125 #20
Program Comparison
FAU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'26 Profile: Remains Average G5

UTSA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Top G5
'26 Profile: Remains Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in FAU Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
UTSA beat Florida Atlantic in 2024 (38-24)
UTSA beat Florida Atlantic in 2023 (36-10)

  
UTSA's OC Rick Bowie (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Owen McCown27640968%29903077.3
Brandon Tennison203459%199205.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Will Henderson III12586666.959
A'Marion Peterson4917733.614
Brandon High239814.322
Bryson Donnell208414.228
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
AJ Wilson30523417.477
David Amador4544349.845
Miles Campbell (Tr)21305214.552
DJ Allen2018939.543

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UTSA's DC Jess Loepp (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brandon Tucker Jr.353040
Owen Pewee284061
Marcellus Wilkerson273111
Jakevian Rodgers232004
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
James Walley Jr.196202
Timothy Huff Jr.31100
Marcellus Wilkerson273111
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jakevian Rodgers232004
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
James Walley Jr.196202

FAU's OC Zach Kittley (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Caden Veltkamp34551467%365224177.1
Drew Devillier (Tr)102148%123105.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kaden Shields-Dutton8346065.550
RJ Garcia II (Tr)261030.538
Easton Messer351117.039
Caden Veltkamp814540.618
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Easton Messer1001029610.355
Dom Henry40575414.490
RJ Garcia II (Tr)27283010.528
Antonio Johnson (Tr)20231511.630

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FAU's DC Brett Dewhurst (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leon Hart Jr.835201
Khmari Johnson413020
Jayden Sweeney412034
Gavench Marcelin321111
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jay Crable (Tr)288644
Deshaun Batiste234430
Josh Roberts225320
Wilky Denaud295300
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jayden Sweeney412034
Damarius McGhee300004
Jay Crable (Tr)288644