Blazers Dominate Jaguars at Legion Field in Week 4 Football Showdown
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers improved their record to an impressive 3-1 with a commanding victory over the South Alabama Jaguars, who fell to 1-3. The final score read UAB Blazers 35, Jaguars 3.
Legion Field witnessed a dominant performance by the UAB Blazers as they amassed a total of 508 yards against the South Alabama Jaguars. The Blazers' offense was on fire, with their passing game accounting for 313 yards and three touchdowns. The quarterback's precision was notable as he completed an outstanding 78 percent of his passes, including a remarkable longest touchdown pass of 67 yards. On the ground, the Blazers were just as effective, rushing for a total of 201 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
The receiving corps played a significant role in this offensive onslaught by catching balls for a combined total of 313 yards. Their ability to gain yardage after catches was particularly impressive, contributing significantly to the team's overall yardage with an additional gain of over three football fields worth (314). Defensively, UAB also stood out by recording five sacks and nine tackles for loss while holding their opponents to just three points throughout the game.
Special teams had moments worth noting too; although there were no blocked punts or punt returns for touchdowns, UAB kickers ensured that five out of six kickoffs resulted in touchbacks. This strategic play limited return opportunities for the Jaguars.
Penalties did not play a significant role in this game since neither team exceeded ten infractions or reached one hundred penalty yards; however, it is worth mentioning that four penalties were called against UAB totaling thirty-three yards lost.
Looking ahead after this emphatic home victory at Legion Field where over twenty-seven thousand fans cheered them on, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers are set to face off against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on September twenty-eighth at six PM Central Time. Fans unable to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN+.