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Veltkamp throws 4 TD passes, FAU knocks off American Conference leader UTSA 60-29
Caden Veltkamp threw four touchdown passes as Florida Atlantic piled up 566 yards and handed UTSA its first conference loss.
On Thursday night, Florida Atlantic defeated UTSA 60-29, securing bowl eligibility as quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw four touchdown passes for The Owls.
The Owls generated 566 yards of offense, including 342 on the ground, to overwhelm the Roadrunners' defense throughout the contest.
Easton Messer recorded 85 receiving yards and threw a touchdown pass, while quarterback Owen McCown completed 20 of 35 passes for 265 yards and three scores for UTSA.
The loss drops UTSA to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the American Conference, placing the Roadrunners a half-game behind North Texas and tied with Memphis for second place.
Florida Atlantic travels to Tulsa on November 14, while UTSA hosts North Texas the same day; running back Leonard Farrow rushed for 126 yards on 12 carries for the victors.