The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-6) are set to face the Florida Atlantic Owls (3-5) on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET at Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida. Both teams are looking to bounce back after narrow losses in their previous games.
In their last outing, the Owls fell to the Navy Midshipmen by a score of 42-32. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp had a notable performance, completing 25 of 41 passes for 299 yards, including two touchdowns and one interception. He also contributed on the ground, rushing 12 times for 20 yards. Meanwhile, Gemari Sands recorded 22 rushing yards on seven carries, and Jayshon Platt was a standout receiver, amassing 121 yards on five catches with one touchdown.
The Golden Hurricane were defeated by the Temple Owls in a thrilling match that ended 38-37. Baylor Hayes led the offense with a strong performance, going 19 of 31 for 296 yards, throwing three touchdowns with no interceptions. Dominic Richardson added balance to the offense with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Josh Smith made significant contributions in the passing game, catching four passes for 112 yards.
As game day approaches, fans can look forward to watching the matchup on ESPN+. The betting line favors Florida Atlantic by 3.5 points, with a total over/under set at 62 points, indicating an expectation of a potentially high-scoring game.
This contest not only has playoff implications for both teams but also presents an opportunity for each to gain momentum as the season progresses. Football fans are encouraged to tune in and support their teams as they battle for a critical victory.