Memphis
#2224
UAB
31
Final
• Birmingham, AL
UAB snapped its three-game losing streak by claiming the coveted rack of ribs in this year's Battle for the Bones, defeating the previously red-hot Memphis Tigers at Protective Stadium.
Matchup
Recap
UAB claimed the Battle for the Bones with a thrilling 31-24 victory over Memphis, powered by quarterback Ryder Burton's three touchdown passes to Iverson Hooks. The Blazers weathered an early momentum shift when Memphis's Sutton Smith returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, but UAB pulled ahead for good in the third quarter on Solomon Beebe's explosive 81-yard touchdown run. Despite a late fourth-quarter touchdown from the Tigers, the Blazers held on to secure the win at Protective Stadium.
Key Players
SOLOMON BEEBE
RB
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UAB Blazers
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SO
106 Rushing Yards
21.2 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
81 Rushing Long
SUTTON SMITH
RB
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Memphis Tigers
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JR
1 Kick Return Touchdowns (Individual)
99 Kick Return Long (Individual)
26 Rushing Yards
GREG DESROSIERS JR.
RB
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Memphis Tigers
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SR
74 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
40 Receiving Yards
