Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is set to host the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. EST in Boca Raton. The matchup, a key conference game in the American Athletic Conference, will be played at Flagler Credit Union Stadium and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Live SportsCenter broadcast for fans
In a unique pre‑game celebration, ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter will broadcast live from Publix Paradise Plaza, just outside the stadium, beginning at 5 p.m. The segment, free to the public, offers fans a chance to watch the network’s coverage, meet former NFL quarterback and University of Missouri alumnus Chase Daniel, and hear insights from ESPN host Matt Barrie.
WPBF 25 Sports will also be on site. Sports Director Shayne Wright and anchor‑reporter Yianni Kourakis will provide local coverage starting at 4 p.m., giving the community a behind‑the‑scenes look at the nationally televised game.
Team statistics and recent performance
UTSA arrives in Boca Raton with a 7‑1 record and is currently ranked 11th in the FBS for turnover margin (+7). The Roadrunners rank 48th nationally in third‑down conversion (42.3%) and 52nd in red‑zone offense (87.1% scoring rate). Their defense, however, sits 135th in penalty yards per game (80.5 yards).
FAU, at 5‑3, sits 108th in defensive third‑down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 41.9% of the time. The Owls rank 110th in red‑zone defense (opponents score on 89.3% of trips) and 127th in time of possession, averaging 27:35 per game.
Recent game highlights
UTSA’s most recent victory came on Oct. 24, when the Roadrunners defeated Tulane 42‑19. Quarterback Owen McCown threw for 173 yards with two interceptions and added a rushing touchdown. Running back Henderson contributed 102 rushing yards and a touchdown.
FAU’s latest game was a high‑scoring loss to North Texas on Oct. 29, falling 48‑41. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp set a personal best with 452 passing yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Easton Messer recorded 189 receiving yards and three scores.
Looking ahead
After Thursday’s contest, UTSA will travel to North Texas for a home game on Nov. 14, while FAU heads to Tulsa for its next matchup on the same date.
Fans can stay updated on the game and related coverage through the WPBF 25 News app, available for download on major app platforms.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
