Florida Atlantic edges Florida International behind Veltkamp, late field goals

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — JJ Kohl completed 22 of 43 passes for 262 yards and rushed for a touchdown, but Florida Atlantic defeated Florida International 16-10 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game at FAU Stadium. Caden Veltkamp completed 24 of 36 passes for 202 yards for the Owls. Collin Rogers made field goals, and L. Farrow scored on a 4-yard run. Maguire Anderson caught eight passes for 139 yards for the Golden Panthers. Anthony Carrie ran 19 times for 44 yards. DeAndre Boykins made eight tackles for Florida International, while Joseph Sipp Jr. had 11 tackles for Florida Atlantic. Jay Crable added a sack and two quarterback hurries. Florida International fell to 1-2 overall. Florida Atlantic improved to 2-1 overall. The Golden Panthers host Long Island University next, while the Owls visit Louisiana-Monroe.