Florida Atlantic Owls (@FAUFootball)
Zach Kittley (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#110) | SOS: (#96)
Power (#105) | Off (#103) | Def (#108) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#110) | SOS: (#96)
| Florida Atlantic's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Florida Atlantic at Maryland | +12.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Florida Atlantic vs Florida A&M | -11 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Florida Atlantic vs Florida International | +1.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/26 | Florida Atlantic vs Memphis | +12.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Florida Atlantic at Rice | -1 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Florida Atlantic vs UAB | -4 | |||||
| Fri 10/17 | Florida Atlantic at South Florida | +15.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/24 | Florida Atlantic at Navy | +11 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/7 | Florida Atlantic vs Tulsa | -8 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | Florida Atlantic at Tulane | +19 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | Florida Atlantic vs UConn | +6 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina | +3 | |||||
Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 #110
Schedule Rating: #96
Future 2026 Schedule
| Florida Atlantic's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Florida Atlantic at Michigan State | +12.0 | 45.0 | L 10 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Florida Atlantic vs Army | -1.5 | 42.5 | L 7 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Florida Atlantic vs Florida International | -3.5 | 44.5 | W 38 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Florida Atlantic at UConn | +1.0 | 46.0 | L 14 - 48 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Florida Atlantic vs Wagner | -34.5 | 52.5 | W 41 - 10 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Florida Atlantic vs North Texas | +5.5 | 58.5 | L 37 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Florida Atlantic at UTSA | +4.0 | 52.5 | L 24 - 38 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/1 | Florida Atlantic vs South Florida | +1.5 | 48.0 | L 21 - 44 | O | N | |
| Thu 11/7 | Florida Atlantic at East Carolina | +5.5 | 58.5 | L 14 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Florida Atlantic at Temple | +2.0 | 50.0 | L 15 - 18 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Florida Atlantic vs Charlotte | +3.0 | 49.5 | L 27 - 39 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Florida Atlantic at Tulsa | -2.5 | 57.5 | W 63 - 16 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 3 - 9 (AAC: 1 - 7)
Spread Record 4 - 8 - 0 | O/U 8 - 4
2025 class: 163 points #85
2024 class: 167 points #78
2023 class: 161 points #82
2022 class: 95 points #124
2021 class: 153 points #82
Average Class Ranking: #90
Average Recruiting Points: 148
2024 class: 167 points #78
2023 class: 161 points #82
2022 class: 95 points #124
2021 class: 153 points #82
Average Class Ranking: #90
Average Recruiting Points: 148
Class Averages
American Athletic Class: 129 #103
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
American Athletic Class: 129 #103
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 163 points #73
2019 class: 179 points #60
2018 class: 164 points #75
2017 class: 171 points #60
2016 class: 133 points #89
Average Class Ranking: #71
Average Recruiting Points: 162
2019 class: 179 points #60
2018 class: 164 points #75
2017 class: 171 points #60
2016 class: 133 points #89
Average Class Ranking: #71
Average Recruiting Points: 162
Offensive Coordinator Vacant
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Veltkamp (Tr) | 258 | 389 | 66% | 3108 | 25 | 10 | 8.0 |
| Zach Gibson (Tr) | 102 | 151 | 68% | 1004 | 7 | 2 | 6.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Terrell | 14 | 261 | 3 | 18.6 | 93 |
| Caden Veltkamp (Tr) | 113 | 150 | 7 | 1.3 | 25 |
| Gemari Sands | 31 | 117 | 2 | 3.8 | 22 |
| Kasen Weisman | 15 | 71 | 1 | 4.7 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Messer (Tr) | 55 | 793 | 4 | 14.4 | 64 |
| Jabari Smith | 17 | 296 | 3 | 17.4 | 76 |
| Sean Wilson | 8 | 121 | 1 | 15.1 | 68 |
| Dom Henry | 6 | 80 | 0 | 13.3 | 19 |
Defensive Coordinator Brett Dewhurst
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Ambush | 68 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Wendol Philord | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dillion Williams (Tr) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cecil Doggette Jr. | 32 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Doggette Jr. | 32 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Jackson Ambush | 68 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Gavench Marcelin | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wendol Philord | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendol Philord | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson Ambush | 68 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Goggins | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 42% #112
Offense Returning Production: 50% #83
Defense Returning Production: 34% #120
Overall Returning Production: 42% #112
Offense Returning Production: 50% #83
Defense Returning Production: 34% #120
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #87
26 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
33% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 37% TY
2025 Portal Class #87
26 Commits, 83.1 Avg Rating
33% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 37% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 656.00 #79
Offense Talent #62 | Defense Talent #90
2024 #90 | 2023 #98 | 2022 #72 | 2021 #71
2025 Talent Rating: 656.00 #79
Offense Talent #62 | Defense Talent #90
2024 #90 | 2023 #98 | 2022 #72 | 2021 #71
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 4
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 12 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 21 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 4
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Four Year Record: 12 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 14 - 21 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 8
2020 Record: 5 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 7
2019 Record: 11 - 3
2019 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 10 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Eight Year Record: 38 - 45
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 46 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 30 - 29
2021 Record: 5 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 8
2020 Record: 5 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 7
2019 Record: 11 - 3
2019 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 10 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 7
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
Eight Year Record: 38 - 45
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 46 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 30 - 29
| Florida Atlantic Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2020 | Montgomery Bowl | Florida Atlantic vs Memphis | +9.0 | 52.5 | L 10 - 25 |
| 2019 | Raton Bowl | Florida Atlantic vs SMU | +7.5 | 64.0 | W 52 - 28 |
| 2017 | Raton Bowl | Florida Atlantic vs Akron | -23.5 | 65.5 | W 50 - 3 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .17 (80) | 39% (108) | 3.19 (122) | 28.5 (81) | 35% | 47% | .21 (90) | 41% (54) | 3.72 (62) | 29.3 (78) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .12 (108) | 39% (107) | 3.72 (83) | 31.7 (13) | 34% | 38% | .19 (77) | 43% (85) | 3.44 (39) | 29.3 (71) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 30:22 (70) | 19.5 (94) | 35% | 47% | 6.6 (90) | 51.6 (62) | 1.5 (70) | 1.6 | 5.7 (58) | 1.4 (119) | 1 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 27:24 (127) | 17.9 (109) | 34% | 38% | 3.4 (4) | 33.3 (6) | 1.4 (53) | 1.5 | 6.9 (19) | 2.3 (46) | 3 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 25.9 | 28.5 | 23.3 | 39.2% (108) | 3.19 (122) | 1.5 | 20 | 398 | 189 | 209 | 5 | 54% (41) | 45% (98) | 40% (107) | 39% (99) | 17% (89) | .17 (80) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 30.3 | 29.7 | 30.8 | 40.6% (54) | 3.72 (62) | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (86) | 47% (45) | 43% (72) | 38% (39) | 16% (61) | .21 (90) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 23.8 | 16.2 | 31.3 | 39.1% (107) | 3.72 (83) | 1.4 | 18 | 331 | 115 | 216 | 3.8 | 43% (109) | 55% (27) | 43% (73) | 37% (104) | 20% (125) | .12 (108) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 25.5 | 22.7 | 28.3 | 43.2% (85) | 3.44 (39) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (84) | 48% (49) | 41% (51) | 46% (122) | 15% (93) | .19 (77) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 54% (41) | 40% (107) | 38 | 189.2 | 5 | 24 (45) | .2 (34) | 3.15 (48) | 64% (118) | 12% (113) | 1.28 (2) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 52% (86) | 43% (72) | - | - | - | - | .16 (87) | 3.09 (86) | 83% (124) | 10% (65) | 1.05 (97) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 43% (109) | 43% (73) | 30.8 | 115.3 | 3.8 | 16 (89) | .16 (67) | 3.33 (26) | 72% (85) | 12% (113) | 1.01 (59) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 51% (84) | 41% (51) | - | - | - | - | .08 (30) | 3.26 (102) | 76% (92) | 11% (52) | 0.81 (7) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 45% (98) | 39% (99) | 17.1 | 29.2 | 208.6 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 14 (108) | 11 (72) | .19 (96) | 1.6 (51) | 33% (105) | 32% (65) | .39 (46) | 5% (37) | 2.1 (43) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 47% (45) | 38% (39) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .28 (94) | 1.8 (129) | 34% (33) | 32% (88) | .35 (91) | 6% (52) | 2.2 (108) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 55% (27) | 37% (104) | 22.1 | 34.3 | 215.5 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 19 (78) | 15 (116) | .16 (105) | 1.5 (106) | 34% (110) | 24% (125) | .11 (125) | 8% (125) | 2 (102) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (49) | 46% (122) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (67) | .36 (111) | 1.6 (57) | 34% (42) | 32% (97) | .34 (81) | 4% (125) | 1.9 (33) |
Team Notes (3/24) QB Veltkamp a big portal+ from WKU LY ❌
(3/24) RB complete rebuild. No portals, some depth ❌
(3/24) WR rebuild. 4 portal adds. Messer (WKU) good ❌
(3/24) OL complete rebuild. Least exp'd line in CFB ❌
(3/24) No portal OL? 2 PT players from LY. Looks bad ❌
(3/24) Def bad LY, replacing most. Portal 6 DL, 2 CB ❌
(3/24) RB complete rebuild. No portals, some depth ❌
(3/24) WR rebuild. 4 portal adds. Messer (WKU) good ❌
(3/24) OL complete rebuild. Least exp'd line in CFB ❌
(3/24) No portal OL? 2 PT players from LY. Looks bad ❌
(3/24) Def bad LY, replacing most. Portal 6 DL, 2 CB ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/24) New HC Kittley was OC at T Tech. Likely OC ❌
(3/24) Looks like a rough year 0 situation ❌
(3/24) Looks like a rough year 0 situation ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -12.66 #102
Offense: 7.98 #102
Defense: 20.64 #102
SP+ Overall: -12.7 #107
SP+ Offense: 21.6 #103
SP+ Defense: 34.3 #113
Offense: 7.98 #102
Defense: 20.64 #102
SP+ Overall: -12.7 #107
SP+ Offense: 21.6 #103
SP+ Defense: 34.3 #113
Returning Prod FAU lost their '24 starting QB (99%) #24
Returning Production: 42% #112
Offense: 50% #83 | Defense: 34% #120
OL Prod: 28% #123, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1560 #122 | From Portal: 24 #90
Rush Prod: 29% #112 | Rec Prod: 48% #69
Def Front Seven: 44% - Secondary: 27%
Returning Production: 42% #112
Offense: 50% #83 | Defense: 34% #120
OL Prod: 28% #123, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1560 #122 | From Portal: 24 #90
Rush Prod: 29% #112 | Rec Prod: 48% #69
Def Front Seven: 44% - Secondary: 27%
Roster Team Talent #79 Blue Chips: 1% #83
Offense Talent #62 Defense Talent #90
Crootin Class #85 - 4 YR Rank #90
Portal Class #87 - 26 players, 83 Avg
33% of Roster from Portal, 37% TY
51 New Players, 55% of '25 Roster #120
Offense Talent #62 Defense Talent #90
Crootin Class #85 - 4 YR Rank #90
Portal Class #87 - 26 players, 83 Avg
33% of Roster from Portal, 37% TY
51 New Players, 55% of '25 Roster #120
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 #110
Schedule Rating: -85 #96
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 4, Poor: 5
Schedule Rating: -85 #96
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 4, Poor: 5
Scoring Scoring: 25.9 - 30.3 (24 - 26) in '24
Scoring at Home: 29 - 30 | Road: 23 - 31
OC: Vacant - in his first season
DC: Brett Dewhurst - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 29 - 30 | Road: 23 - 31
OC: Vacant - in his first season
DC: Brett Dewhurst - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 3 - 9 (4 - 8 - 0) (AAC: 1 - 7)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 7 - 1) (AAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (AAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (12 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (38 - 45)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (4 - 7 - 1) (AAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (AAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (12 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (38 - 45)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.19 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Avg when off Schedule 32%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.19 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Avg when off Schedule 32%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Bad Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 32%
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Bad Penalty Team, Bad Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Bad when Opp is off Schedule 32%
Team NotesQB Veltkamp a big portal+ from WKU LY
New HC Kittley was OC at T Tech. Likely OC
RB complete rebuild. No portals, some depth
WR rebuild. 4 portal adds. Messer (WKU) good
OL complete rebuild. Least exp'd line in CFB
No portal OL? 2 PT players from LY. Looks bad
Def bad LY, replacing most. Portal 6 DL, 2 CB
Looks like a rough year 0 situation
New HC Kittley was OC at T Tech. Likely OC
RB complete rebuild. No portals, some depth
WR rebuild. 4 portal adds. Messer (WKU) good
OL complete rebuild. Least exp'd line in CFB
No portal OL? 2 PT players from LY. Looks bad
Def bad LY, replacing most. Portal 6 DL, 2 CB
Looks like a rough year 0 situation