Leonard Farrow’s 2 kickoff return TDs highlight Florida Atlantic’s 66-10 rout of Texas Southern

Boca Raton, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Farrow returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, while Caden Veltkamp threw for four scores, three of which were to Kelby Valsin, as Florida Atlantic overwhelmed Football Championship Subdivision team Texas Southern with a 66-10 victory on Saturday night. Farrow's 98-yard opening kickoff return set the tone, followed by a 92-yard return that also resulted in a touchdown.

Wilky Denaud added a 31-yard fumble return for a score, putting the Owls ahead 21-3. Veltkamp then led Florida Atlantic to touchdowns on their first four possessions, establishing a 49-10 halftime advantage. The Owls amassed a total of 323 passing yards, 130 rushing yards, and 214 yards on kick and punt returns. Veltkamp completed 13 of 16 passes for 247 yards, while Valsin contributed with seven catches for 126 yards.

Athean Renfro Jr. contributed 101 yards on the ground for Texas Southern (1-4). The Florida Atlantic record for points in a single game stands at 69, achieved in a 69-31 win against North Texas in 2017. The most recent Division I player to return two kickoffs for touchdowns was Ja’briel Mace of Villanova, who accomplished the feat against William & Mary last season. Texas Southern's next matchup is against Mississippi Valley State next Saturday.