UAB Blazers @ Akron Zips
2-0, 1-0 Away
31
2-0, 1-0 Away
0-2, 0-1 Home
20
0-2, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
319
T. Johnston IIIQB
15/24, 4 TD, 1 INT
319
359
K. NelsonQB
25/44, 2 TD
359
35
S. BrownRB
16 CAR
35
31
K. NelsonQB
13 CAR
31
95
A. Watkins Jr.WR
3 REC, 2 TD
95
217
D. BurkhartWR
8 REC
217
1.5
G. MarinoDL
1.5
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10
N. WilderLB
0 SOLO
10
14
J. LakoLB
3 SOLO
14
Team Stats
402
Total Yards
393
1
Turnovers
2
15
1st Downs
16
4-35
Penalties
6-56
4/14
3rd Down
4/16
0/1
4th Down
2/3
27:37
Possession
32:23
Game Information
Akron, OH
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 4-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 402 | 393 |
| Passing | 319 | 359 |
| Comp/Att | 15/24 | 25/45 |
| Yards per pass | 13.3 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 83 | 34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Penalties | 4-35 | 6-56 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:37 | 32:23 |
UAB @ AKR Videos
Johnston goes deep to Mitchell for 76-yard TD
UAB scores improbable TD on third down
UAB quarterback lets it fly for 49-yard TD
2025 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
NCAAF News
Prospect X is drafted; identity is revealed
ESPN's Kalyn Kahler set out to find the most overlooked player in the NFL Draft, better known as Prospect X. His identity is now revealed and he's headed to Jacksonville.
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Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.
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Ex-Alabama DT pleads guilty after impersonating NFL players
Ex-Alabama DT Luther Davis entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Davis pretended to be three NFL players on video calls with investors.
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