| MATCHUP | UTSA Roadrunners | Florida Atlantic Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-1 | 5-3 |
| Spread | -7 -108 | +7 -112 |
| Moneyline | -265 | +215 |
| Total | Over 73.5 (-105) | Under 73.5 (-115) |
| Where | Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
UTSA vs FAU Prediction
I was considering looking at the over, but that total is insane. For good reason, obviously, as UTSA is 132nd in total defense, 130th in rush defense, and 110th in scoring defense. FAU is 136th in total defense, 137th in rush defense, and 132nd in scoring defense. Expect points, and that’s why I’m looking at the free touchdown. As talented as UTSA is, FAU has the fifth-best passing offense and is top 20 in scoring offense.
The Owls can score with the best of them, and they’re undefeated at home. In what feels like it’s going to be a high-scoring back-and-forth contest, I want a free touchdown in my pocket. Give me FAU and the points.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners beat Navy and Tulane, and play North Texas next. UTSA has won 5 straight games. Owen McCown is completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 1,751 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. DJ Allen Jr. and David Amador II have combined for 682 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Mekhi Anderson has 29 receptions.
The UTSA Roadrunners’ ground game is averaging 211.3 yards per contest, and Will Henderson III leads the way with 664 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, UTSA is allowing 29.7 points and 447.4 yards per game. Brandon Tucker leads the UTSA Roadrunners with 56 tackles, Owen Pewee has 4 sacks, and Zach Morris has 2 interceptions.
FAU Owls Betting Preview
The FAU Owls beat Rice, lost to North Texas, and they play Tulane next. The FAU Owls have won 5 of their last 7 games. Caden Veltkamp is completing 71.8 percent of his passes for 2,536 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Kelby Valsin and Easton Messer have combined for 1,650 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, while Dominique Henry has 38 receptions.
The Florida Atlantic Owls’ ground game is averaging 110.4 yards per contest, and Ethan Ervin leads the way with 369 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, FAU is allowing 35.8 points and 468.9 yards per game. Joseph Sipp Jr. leads the Florida Atlantic Owls with 57 tackles, Josh Roberts has 1.5 sacks, and Bo Simpson-Nealy has 2 interceptions.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last four home games.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in six of its last eight home games.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last eight November games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UTSA has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UTSA has covered the spread in five of its last six games against teams from Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine games as an underdog in Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has lost the first half in four of its last five games as a home underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Florida Atlantic’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of UTSA’s last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Florida Atlantic Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Easton Messer ranks 1st amongst FBS players for receptions (74) this season.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, David Amador II leads UTSA for receptions (40) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida Atlantic ranks 136th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (468.9).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 4th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (11.3).
- UTSA ranks T19th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (69.2).
- UTSA ranks T20th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (2.9).