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Catches a touchdown in loss to FAU Jacobs totaled nine rushes for 32 yards and gathered in all four targets for 23 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-33 defeat against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Jacobs' struggles rushing the football continued this week, as he is yet to have over 50 yards in a game this year, but the senior was able to produce his first receiving touchdown of the season. His nine carries did lead the team and were a season high after he only recorded two a week ago.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for touchdown in loss Jacobs posted six rushes for 19 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all five targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 56-24 loss versus Tennessee.

Impact Jacobs didn't have much success running the football, but did score his second touchdown of the year. His production catching the football was a pleasant surprise, as before reeling in five balls this week, he only had one reception on the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in season opener Jacobs logged eight rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for two yards during Thursday's 52-42 victory over Alabama State.

Impact Jacobs tallied his first touchdown since 2023, after suffering a season-ending foot injury in September of last year. His eight carries matched the total of Solomon Beebe, as they will compete for the backup role behind Jevon Jackson.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full go in spring Jacobs (foot) was full go in the spring, Steve Irvine of Bhambanner.com reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Jacobs, a foot injury limited his 2024 availability. As a result, he logged zero touchdowns then. Still, Jacobs logged 41 carries for 162 rushing yards (4.0 averaged per carry) and 33 receiving yards, which is not too far off his 2023 output with UAB.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of 2024 Jacobs is out for the remainder of UAB's 2024 season due to a foot injury, freelance writer Steve Irvine reports.

Impact Like in 2023, a season-ending injury will cut a promising Jacobs season short. But this time, the running back was unable to replicate his previous success, even though he fared relatively well with 41 carries for 162 yards. Jacobs is expected to have one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Jacobs (undisclosed) didn't play in UAB's loss to Tulane on Saturday, per Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com.

Impact Jacobs was unable ti play Saturday resulting in Lee Witherspoon seeing an uptick in playing time. Jacobs will try to return for next week's matchup versus Army.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in backup role Jacobs accrued 12 rushes for 58 yards and caught all three targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 41-3 win over Alcorn State.

Impact Jacobs had 15 touches in the season opener -- the same number as starter Lee Beebe -- but gained fewer yards and did not score. Beebe lost two fumbles though, leaving the door open for Jacobs if he continues to struggle with ball security. Even though Beebe appears to be the team's No. 1 option, Jacobs clearly will have a sizable role in the offense as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Jacobs (knee) has been participating in practice so far during training camp, Steve Irvine of The Banner reports.

Impact Jacobs missed the last seven games of the season for the Dragons due to an ACL injury, which trickled into him missing spring camp. The 5-foot-10 running back is now back and competing for the starting running back spot against Lee Beebe and LSU transfer Armoni Goodwin.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'A complete football player': UAB's Isaiah Jacobs working way into vital running back role UAB's running back unit is as deep as it's been with the addition of Isaiah Jacobs in the offseason.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • AL.COM

Gets decent work in reserve role Jacobs rushed the ball 14 times for 50 yards and caught three passes for 23 yards in the 30-24 win over West Virginia on Saturday.

Impact Jacobs appears to be the primary backup to Tayon Fleet-Davis despite being listed below Challen Faamatau on the depth chart. The sophomore looked good in his depth role and will likely have some value given the amount of touches he gets even when Fleet-Davis is in the game.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE