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Clash at Joan C. Edwards Stadium: UAB Blazers Take on Marshall Thundering Herd in Football Showdown

As the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers prepare to face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, fans are anticipating a thrilling game of football. The Blazers, coming off a recent victory with a score of 22-13, have shown resilience and strategic prowess on the field.


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Looking back at their past performances, the UAB Blazers have displayed a strong defensive line with five sacks and an impressive 11 tackles for loss against Rice Owls, contributing to their win with 21 points over Rice's 16. Their offense has been equally effective; they achieved an average gain of nearly seven yards per play and maintained possession for almost half the game.


However, in their encounter with Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, despite scoring more touchdowns than field goals and rushing for an impressive total of 338 yards – including one rush that broke free for a remarkable 75-yard touchdown – they narrowly lost by three points in a high-scoring affair that ended 34-37.


Against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, UAB scored two rushing touchdowns but fell short by four points in another close contest that ended with them scoring 20 points to Louisiana-Lafayette's 24. Despite this loss, they managed to maintain possession time significantly and had successful red zone attempts.


The upcoming match promises to be intense as both teams bring their unique strengths onto the field. With solid defense tactics from previous games and an offense capable of making significant gains both through air and ground attacks, UAB will look to capitalize on these trends to secure another win.


Fans can expect an exciting matchup as each team vies for dominance in this late-season game. The action unfolds on December 19th at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia. Supporters can catch live coverage on CBS Sports Network channel number 221.

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