On Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Protective Stadium, the UAB Blazers will be away versus the Akron Zips (0-0).
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- When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama
- TV: ESPN+
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UAB Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Alabama State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/6/2025 | at Navy | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Akron | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | at Tennessee | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Army | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | at Florida Atlantic | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Memphis | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | at UConn | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2025 | at Rice | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. North Texas | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. South Florida | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | at Tulsa | Get tickets on StubHub |
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UAB Offensive Insights
- UAB put up 5.8 fewer points per game (26.2) than Akron allowed (32.0) last season.
- When the Blazers recorded over 32.0 points, they were 2-7 last season.
- The Blazers collected 22.0 fewer yards per game (392.5) than the Zips allowed per matchup (414.5) last season.
- In games where UAB churned out over 392.5 yards last year, the team was 2-8 overall.
Top UAB Players (2024)
- Last year, Lee Beebe ran for 884 yards (73.7 yards per carry) and seven rushing scores.
- In 12 games played, Jalen Kitna threw for 2,209 yards (184.1 yards per game) to go along with 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 62.0%.
- Last season Kameran Shanks grabbed 62 balls (on 89 targets) for 656 yards and six touchdowns.
- As an important part of the passing game, Amare Thomas piled up 670 receiving yards and eight TDs on 62 catches.
- Everett Roussaw Jr. was on the field for 12 games and posted 3.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
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Akron Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Wyoming | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/6/2025 | at Nebraska | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/13/2025 | at UAB | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. Duquesne | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | at Toledo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Central Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Miami (OH) | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | at Ball State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Buffalo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/4/2025 | vs. UMass | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/11/2025 | vs. Kent State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/18/2025 | at Bowling Green | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Akron Offensive Insights
- Akron averaged 13.9 fewer points per game (20.4) than UAB gave up (34.3) last year.
- When they exceeded what the Blazers gave up last year (34.3 points per game), the Zips were 2-1.
- The Zips' offense gained 332.8 yards per game last year, 61.0 yards fewer than the 393.8 surrendered by the Blazers' defense.
- Akron's record last year when it accumulated more than UAB's season average in total yards conceded (393.8): 2-2.
Top Akron Players (2024)
- In 12 games last season, Ben Finley threw for 2,604 yards (217.0 per game) while posting 16 touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 54.8% completion rate.
- In 12 games, Adrian Norton was targeted 90 times, resulting in 43 receptions, 831 yards and seven TDs.
- Jordon Simmons assisted the offense by rushing for 664 yards (60.4 per game) and two scores.
- To go along with 176 passing yards (17.6 per game), Tahj Bullock passed for zero touchdowns, with zero picks and a completion percentage of 72.4%.
- Posting 1.0 TFL and 96 tackles in 10 games, Bryan McCoy was a big contributor on D.
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