The Texas Southern Tigers (1-3) visit the Florida Atlantic Owls (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). No point spread, moneyline or total had been posted at research time, so the odds are listed as TBD below. Below is our Texas Southern vs Florida Atlantic 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.
Texas Southern vs Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Texas Southern at Florida Atlantic |
| Records | Texas Southern 1-3 · Florida Atlantic 3-1 |
| Spread | TBD |
| Moneyline | TBD |
| Total | TBD |
| Venue | Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Texas Southern: HC Cris Dishman, OC Steven Smith · Florida Atlantic: HC Zach Kittley, OC Zach Kittley |
Texas Southern Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas Southern Tigers are 1-3 overall, 0-2 in SWAC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 42-30 vs North Carolina Central; Sep 6 — L 52-14 at Prairie View A&M; Sep 12 — L 51-10 at UTEP; Sep 26 — L 43-40 at Alcorn State. Most recently, Texas Southern lost to Alcorn State 43-40 on the road. Through 4 games, Texas Southern is averaging 26.5 points scored and 44.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Cris Dishman (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Steven Smith. Defensive coordinator: Scott Vestal.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Cam'Ron McCoy (QB) — 49/86, 670 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Athean Renfro Jr. (RB) — 63 carries, 348 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Roriyon Richardson (WR) — 14 receptions, 171 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Garfield Lawrence (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Donovan Jones (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Cam'Ron McCoy (49/86, 670 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 44.0 points per game; the response to a 43-40 loss at Alcorn State.
Florida Atlantic Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida Atlantic Owls are 3-1 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. Most recently, Florida Atlantic beat UL Monroe 45-17 on the road. Through 4 games, Florida Atlantic is averaging 30.0 points scored and 30.8 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) — 115/159, 1,180 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Ethan Ervin (RB) — 67 carries, 292 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Kelby Valsin (WR) — 33 receptions, 386 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Josh Roberts (DB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Joseph Sipp Jr. (LB) — 30 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.0 points per game; Caden Veltkamp’s passing volume (1,180 yards). Questions: A defense giving up 30.8 points per game.
How to Watch Texas Southern vs Florida Atlantic
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
- Venue: Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: No DraftKings line posted via ESPN as of September 28, 2026 (TBD). 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.