Florida Gators defeat Florida Atlantic Owls 66-21: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Florida Atlantic Owls 21, Florida Gators 66
The Florida Gators beat the Florida Atlantic Owls 66-21 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Florida Gators covered the spread as 25.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 59.5, with 87 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators final score and game recap
The Florida Gators led 17-0 after the first quarter and 38-14 at halftime. They outscored the Florida Atlantic Owls 28-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Caden Veltkamp (Florida Atlantic Owls): 34/52 passing for 276 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Kelby Valsin (Florida Atlantic Owls): 10 catches for 92 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jadan Baugh (Florida Gators): 14 carries for 160 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Aaron Philo (Florida Gators): 16/21 passing for 275 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators?
The Florida Gators covered the spread as 25.5-point favorites, winning by 45 points.
The spread opened at Florida Gators -26.5 and closed at Florida Gators -25.5.
Did Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators go over or under the total?
The game went over: 87 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, over by 27.5. 52 of the 87 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 59.5.
How did AiQ's Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 2-0.
- Player props: 2-0, +$123.93 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-0 in this game, +$123.93 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Aaron Philo (Florida Gators): under 29.5 rushing yards at -152, finished with 20, a win.
- Aaron Philo (Florida Gators): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -172, finished with 3, a win.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Florida Gators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Florida Atlantic Owls between the open and the close, and the Florida Gators covered.
Florida Atlantic Owls and Florida Gators betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Florida Atlantic Owls 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Florida Gators 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Florida Atlantic Owls and Florida Gators?
Next for the Florida Atlantic Owls: the Navy Midshipmen at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Florida Gators: the Campbell Fighting Camels at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.