- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners vs Florida Atlantic Owls
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Venue: Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Owls (+6.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 72
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The Florida Atlantic Owls (5-3) are set to face the UTSA Roadrunners (7-1) at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The Roadrunners enter this contest as 6.5-point favorites, with the total points set at 72.
Currently boasting a record of 7-1, the UTSA Roadrunners come off a victorious outing against the Tulane Green Wave, securing a win with a score of 42-19. In that game, they executed 47 rushing attempts to gain a total of 223 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 70 plays, accumulating 396 yards. On defense, UTSA allowed 24 completions out of 44 attempts, yielding 265 passing yards at a 54.5% completion rate. Opponents managed 67 rushing yards on 22 attempts, averaging 3.0 yards per carry.
This season, the Roadrunners have amassed a total of 3,274 yards. In terms of scoring, UTSA has achieved 11 touchdowns through the air and 20 on the ground, with a total of six turnovers. The team has earned 167 first downs and committed 65 penalties amounting to 644 yards. Averaging 184.9 rushing yards per game, they rank 40th in Division 1 with a points-per-game average of 33.5.
In contrast, the Roadrunners’ defense has permitted 1,663 passing yards, ranking 55th in Division 1, allowing 207.9 yards per game with a completion rate of 55.1%. Overall, they have given up an average of 391.5 yards per game, positioning them 104th across the division. They’ve allowed 9 passing and 14 rushing touchdowns, with opponents averaging 4.7 yards a carry, leading to a total of 1,469 rushing yards allowed over 8 games. Furthermore, they concede an average of 26.0 points per game, placing them 89th nationally in defensive performance.
The Owls enter this game with a record of 5-3. Their most recent outing ended in a 48-41 defeat against the North Texas Mean Green, where they compiled a total of 523 yards and executed 85 plays at an average of 6.2 yards per play. Florida Atlantic managed just 71 rushing yards on 28 attempts, averaging 2.5 yards each, while their defense allowed 240 rushing yards across 36 attempts (6.7 yards per rush). In the air, the Owls recorded a defensive completion percentage of 71.7%, surrendering 404 yards from 33 successful passes on 46 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Owls rank 14th in collegiate football with an impressive average of 37.8 points per game. Their offense totals an average of 440.0 yards per game, securing the 25th spot in Division 1. Florida Atlantic has accrued 474 yards in penalties over 58 infractions, placing them 42nd nationally for conceding free yards. The team has also thrown 5 interceptions and allowed opponents 4 fumble recoveries, resulting in 207 first downs. So far this season, they have recorded 2,637 passing yards, averaging 329.6 yards per game, which ranks them 5th overall in college football. Their rushing stats reflect an average of 110.4 yards per game, totaling 883 yards for the season.
Defensively, the Owls struggle, allowing an average of 35.8 points per game, positioning them 132nd in Division 1. They have given up 2,048 yards on the ground this season (256.0 yards/game) and 25 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, their secondary has permitted 13 passing touchdowns, yielding 212.9 yards per game, ranking 73rd in the nation. The Owls’ defense has participated in 533 plays, ranking 76th nationally and has managed to recover 5 fumbles while making 6 interceptions this season, allowing a total of 286 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this college football battle between the Roadrunners and Owls? Will they cover the spread?
Prediction: Go with the Owls +6.5
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