How to Watch UAB vs. Akron: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 13, 2025

On Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET, Corri Milliner and the UAB Blazers (1-1) will take on the Akron Zips (0-2). The matchup is on ESPN+, if you're looking for how to watch.

Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the UAB Blazers and the Akron Zips.

How to Watch UAB vs. Akron

• When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

UAB's 2025 Schedule

UAB 2025 Stats & Insights

• With 488.5 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS, UAB has had to rely on its 32nd-ranked offense (466.5 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
• UAB ranks 104th in pass defense this year (240.0 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 284.0 passing yards per game.
• With 40.0 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS, the Blazers have had to lean on their 36th-ranked offense (38.0 points per contest) to keep them in games.
• The Blazers sport the 52nd-ranked rushing offense this season (182.5 rushing yards per game), and they've been less effective on defense, ranking fifth-worst with 248.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
• UAB has struggled on defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking worst in the FBS (70.8% third-down conversion rate) this season. With the ball, however, the Blazers ranks 25th-best, averaging a 50.0% third-down percentage.
• With zero forced turnovers (126th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (80th in the FBS), the Blazers' -3 turnover margin is the 18th-worst in college football.

UAB 2025 Key Players

Akron's 2025 Schedule

Akron 2025 Stats & Insights

• Akron has lots of room to improve, as it ranks second-worst in total yards per game (201.5) and second-worst in total yards surrendered per game (577.0).
• Akron has plenty of room to get better in the passing game, as it ranks seventh-worst in passing yards per game (100.5) this season and worst in passing yards surrendered per game (377.0).
• The Zips have lots of room to get better, as they rank worst in points per game (0.0) this season and ninth-worst in points surrendered per game (39.0).
• The Zips have plenty of room to get better in the running game, as they rank 14th-worst in rushing yards per game (101.0) and 16th-worst in rushing yards surrendered per game (200.0).
• In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been rough for Akron on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging a 13.8% third-down conversion rate (second-worst) and conceding a 56.7% conversion rate (seventh-worst).
• The Zips have accumulated two forced turnovers (71st in the FBS) and committed two turnovers (47th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 67th in the FBS.

Akron 2025 Key Players

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