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Final September 5, 2026 β€’ Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 5, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Florida Atlantic Owls (0-1) takes on Florida Gators (1-0) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville.

Florida Atlantic Owls
Visiting Side
Record 0-1
Florida Gators
Home Side
Record 1-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
FLO 0 14 7 0 21
FLO 17 21 14 14 66

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 8:41
Vernell Brown III 49 Yd pass from Aaron Philo (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 6:28
Bailey Stockton 12 Yd pass from Aaron Philo (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 2:06
Patrick Durkin 53 Yd Field Goal
Score 13:54
Ethan Ervin 1 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
Score 11:02
Aaron Philo 3 Yd Run (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 6:50
Caden Veltkamp 7 Yd Run (Collin Rogers Kick)
Score 4:05
Jadan Baugh 12 Yd Run (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 2:50
Jadan Baugh 7 Yd Run (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 13:08
Jadan Baugh 6 Yd Run (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 4:21
Duke Clark 10 Yd pass from Aaron Philo (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 1:15
Kelby Valsin 20 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Collin Rogers Kick)
Score 12:24
Duke Clark 4 Yd Run (Patrick Durkin Kick)
Score 0:25
Micah Jones 6 Yd pass from Tramell Jones Jr. (Liam Padron Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Florida Atlantic Owls
VS
38%
Florida Gators
Projected Score FLO 54 - FLO 46
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Florida Atlantic Owls scoring offense has an edge over Florida Gators defense.
  • Florida Atlantic Owls generates significantly more total yardage.
  • Florida Gators passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Florida Atlantic Owls controls the trenches in the run game.
Florida Atlantic Owls
STAT
Florida Gators

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Florida Gators plays on familiar turf at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Florida Atlantic Owls Could Win

Florida Atlantic Owls scoring offense has an edge over Florida Gators defense.

Why Florida Gators Could Win

Florida Gators will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Florida Atlantic Owls generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
90,295
Closing Odds
Line: FLA -26.5 | O/U: 59.5
Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Florida Atlantic Owls (50.0%) Florida Gators (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles

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