GAME DAY · WEEK 3

Akron vs UAB

Akron

0-3

UAB

2-1

Final · 28 - 31

WEEK 3 · NON-CONF Protective Stadium, Birmingham

Sat, Sep 13 12:30 AM Protective Stadium, Birmingham

Recap

UAB secured a hard-fought 31-28 victory over Akron in a high-scoring thriller at Protective Stadium. The Blazers started with a bang as Solomon Beebe returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone for a back-and-forth first quarter that featured four lead changes. Quarterback Jalen Kitna threw two crucial second-quarter touchdown passes to put the Blazers up 31-20 at halftime, providing just enough cushion to withstand Akron's late comeback attempt led by Ben Finley and receiver Israel Polk.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.

Akron