The Florida Atlantic Owls (4-1) visit the Army Black Knights (3-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at ARMY -2.5 with a total of 56.5; moneylines are Florida Atlantic +124 · Army -148. Below is our Florida Atlantic vs Army preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Florida Atlantic vs Army Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Florida Atlantic at Army |
| Records | Florida Atlantic 4-1 · Army 3-2 |
| Spread | ARMY -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Florida Atlantic +124 · Army -148 |
| Total | 56.5 |
| Venue | Michie Stadium, West Point, NY |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Florida Atlantic: HC Zach Kittley, OC Zach Kittley · Army: HC Jeff Monken, OC Cody Worley |
Florida Atlantic Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida Atlantic Owls are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 66-21 at Florida; Sep 12 — W 38-30 vs Navy; Sep 19 — W 16-10 vs Florida International; Sep 26 — W 45-17 at UL Monroe; Oct 3 — W 66-10 vs Texas Southern. Most recently, Florida Atlantic beat Texas Southern 66-10 at home. Through 5 games, Florida Atlantic is averaging 37.2 points scored and 26.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Zach Kittley (head coach since 2025). Zach Kittley also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Brett Dewhurst.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (QB) — 128/175, 1,427 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Ethan Ervin (RB) — 71 carries, 315 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Kelby Valsin (WR) — 40 receptions, 512 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Joseph Sipp Jr. (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Joseph Sipp Jr. (LB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.2 points per game; Caden Veltkamp’s passing volume (1,427 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 26.6 points per game.
Army Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Army Black Knights are 3-2 overall, 2-1 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 59-3 vs Bryant; Sep 12 — L 28-24 vs South Florida; Sep 25 — W 21-17 at Temple; Oct 3 — L 31-29 at Louisiana Tech; Oct 10 — W 20-17 vs Tulane. Most recently, Army beat Tulane 20-17 at home. Through 5 games, Army is averaging 30.6 points scored and 19.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Monken (head coach since 2014). Offensive coordinator: Cody Worley. Defensive coordinators: Daryl Dixon / Scot Sloan.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Cale Hellums (QB) — 31/55, 356 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Cale Hellums (QB) — 104 carries, 524 yards, 8 TD
- Receiving leader: Brady Anderson (OL) — 7 receptions, 102 yards
- Sacks leader: Dillon Stowers (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Elijah Walton (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.6 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.2 points per game; Cale Hellums’s production on the ground (524 rushing yards). Questions: Holding serve at Michie Stadium against Florida Atlantic.
How to Watch Florida Atlantic vs Army
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Michie Stadium, West Point, NY
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.