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
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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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Aaron Philo
16/21, 275 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jadan Baugh
14 CAR, 160 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Caden Veltkamp
34/52, 276 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Leonard Farrow
10 CAR, 51 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Florida Atlantic Owls (50.0%)
Florida Gators (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles
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