Tulsa (2–6, 0–5 AAC) visits Florida Atlantic (3–5, 2–3 AAC) in a Week 11 AAC matchup at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.
Tulsa is coming off a narrow 38–37 loss to Temple, where quarterback Baylor Hayes threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns, showing some progress in the passing game.
The Golden Hurricane average 380.6 yards per game, but scoring efficiency lags at 22 points per contest. They’ve run the ball more consistently than FAU, led by Dominic Richardson (675 yards), yet trailing game scripts have forced Tulsa away from balance.
Defensively, Tulsa allows 191.9 rushing yards per game and 29.6 points per game, and struggles on early downs have kept the unit on the field too long.
Florida Atlantic counters with one of the most pass-heavy offenses in the AAC. The Owls average 325.9 passing yards per game — third nationally — behind quarterback Caden Veltkamp (2,328 yards, 17 TD, 11 INT), who threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns in a 42–32 loss to Navy.
FAU moves the ball efficiently (428.6 yards per game), but finishing drives has been inconsistent, and the run game remains thin at just 102.8 yards per game. Defensively, FAU gives up 409.4 yards per game and 36.3 points per game, including 204.1 rushing yards per game — one of the lowest marks in FBS.
Turnovers and discipline are likely to shape this matchup. FAU enters last in the nation in turnover margin at -14 and ranks 96th in penalty yards per game. Tulsa, while inconsistent, is far less penalized and has protected the ball better. Both teams also struggle with possession — each ranking outside the top 110 in time of possession — meaning pace and field position could swing quickly.
This matchup pairs FAU’s explosive passing with Tulsa’s steadier run game. The question is whether FAU’s offense can outpace its defensive vulnerabilities, or whether Tulsa can sustain drives long enough to control tempo and limit possessions.
Prediction
FAU’s offensive playmakers and home-field advantage give the Owls the more reliable path here. Tulsa will need to limit negative drives and avoid defensive breakdowns to stay competitive, but sustaining that over four quarters has been the challenge all season.
Projected Score: Florida Atlantic 31, Tulsa 20
How to Watch Tulsa vs. FAU
Kickoff for this afternoon’s game between Tulsa and Florida Atlantic is set for 3:00 PM Eastern at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
Venue: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
TV: ESPN+
Streaming: ESPN app and website
