Iverson Hooks News, Rumors, Updates - UAB Blazers

Commits to Oregon Hooks has committed to Oregon, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Transferring to Oregon is a promising situation for any wideout, especially now that during 2026, UO's starting quarterback will be a proven QB between Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola. During the UAB team's 2025 season, Hooks caught almost two-thirds of 110 targets, logged 927 receiving yards (12.9 averaged per catch) and scored seven touchdowns.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Hooks is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact After a career year, Hooks will test the NCAA's transfer portal to see if he can transfer to a higher-rated program in 2026. During 2025, he logged well over 900 receiving yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the American Conference's top wideouts.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Tulsa Hooks hauled in five of six targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory against Tulsa.

Impact Hooks got the scoring started Saturday, finding the end zone for the seventh time this season. The Alabama native put together a nice sophomore year with a team-high 927 receiving yards on 72 receptions, and will likely have his sights set on breaking the 1,000-yard mark in 2026.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 2 TDs, leads UAB to 31-24 win over Tulsa with 39 players unavailable

Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB’s 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the season final...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Second 100-yard game of the year Hooks hauled in 10 of 15 targets for 146 yards during Saturday's 48-18 defeat versus South Florida.

Impact Hooks was a bright spot in what was a tough night for the Blazers' offense this week. The sophomore accounted for over 63 percent of Jalen Kitna's passing yards and is only 119 yards away from a 1,000-yard season heading into the season finale against Tulsa.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Byrum Brown's 5 total touchdowns lead USF to 48-18 rout of UAB

Bryum Brown threw for 353 yards and accounted for five total touchdowns in USF’s 48-18 victory over UAB

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

15 targets in loss to North Texas Hooks totaled six receptions (on 15 targets) for 58 yards during Saturday's 53-24 defeat versus North Texas.

Impact Hooks was a popular option for Jalen Kitna this week, getting targeted 15 times, but the two could only link up on six of those. Still, Hooks continues to put up impressive numbers, as he hit 50 yards for the fifth time in the last six weeks.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Rice Hooks caught 6 of 12 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-17 loss to Rice.

Impact Hooks tallied his sixth touchdown of the season Saturday, while also leading all Blazer receivers in yards and receptions. He continues to produce on a weekly basis, averaging over 75 yards and five receptions each game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins throws 2 TD passes, Rice shut outs UAB in 2nd half for 24-17 win

Chase Jenkins throws two touchdown passes as Rice defeats UAB 24-17 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Lowest yardage total of the year Hooks gathered in all four targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 38-19 defeat versus Connecticut.

Impact Hooks was kept quiet against Connecticut this week, recording a season-low in receiving yards and tying a season-low in receptions. There shouldn't be any cause for concern, however, as he just had an off night and should be motivated to rebound next week against a Rice defense that has let their last four opponents have over 200 receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP Player of the Week: Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love ran for career-high 228 yards in win over USC

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Three scores in win over Memphis Hooks reeled in all 11 targets for 172 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 win against Memphis.

Impact Hooks found an instant connection with backup quarterback Ryder Burton, recording his first career multi-touchdown game, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter. The redshirt sophomore also set season-highs in receptions and yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in win over Memphis Hooks reeled in all 11 targets for 172 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 win against Memphis.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UAB stuns No. 22 Memphis with goal-line stand, an emotional win for interim coach Alex Mortensen

UAB upset No. 22 Memphis 31-24 on Saturday in the debut of interim coach Alex Mortensen, the son of late ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, after the Blazers fired Trent Dilfer a week...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches 50 yards in loss Hooks caught five of nine targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 53-33 defeat against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Hooks had a heavy workload again Saturday, once again proving to be Jalen Kitna's favorite target, with nine balls thrown his way. However, the sophomore's 50 yards is his second-lowest total on the season.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads UAB receivers in loss Hooks reeled in four of 10 targets for 71 yards during Saturday's 31-13 defeat against Army.

Impact After a down game against Tennessee a week ago, Hooks bounced back Saturday, leading all Blazer receivers in yards. The sophomore has been really impressive in the first half of 2025, surpassing 70 yards in four of five games.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies five receptions in loss Hooks gathered in all five targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 56-24 loss to Tennessee.

Impact Hooks posted his lowest yardage output of the season Saturday, averaging only 7.6 yards per reception. The sophomore still had five receptions and has hauled in at least four in every game this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high receiving yards Hooks tallied five receptions (on nine targets) for 84 yards during Saturday's 31-28 victory versus Akron.

Impact Hooks couldn't make it three games in a row with a touchdown, but he did set a season-high in yards, pacing all Blazers pass catchers. The sophomore continues to be one of quarterback Jalen Kitna's favorite targets alongside Corri Milliner.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high receiving yards Hooks tallied five receptions (on nine targets) for 84 yards during Saturday's 31-28 victory versus Akron.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kitna's throws for 341 yards and 2 TDs, Beebe scores on KO return to help UAB beat Akron 31-28

Jalen Kitna throws for 341 yards and two touchdowns as UAB beats Akron 31-28 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown catch in loss Hooks reeled in four of five targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-24 defeat against Navy.

Impact Hooks found the end zone for the second straight game to start the season, proving to be a big threat in the Blazers' offense. The Alabama native is averaging 13.2 yards per reception so far this year, and his performance this week was highlighted by a 51-yard catch.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horvath accounts for 3 TDs, Navy shuts out UAB in 2nd half following weather delays in a 38-24 win

Blake Horvath accounts for three touchdowns as Navy defeats UAB 38-24 in their American Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown catch in opener Hooks reeled in 7 of 8 targets for 73 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 52-42 win over Alabama State.

Impact Hooks recorded a career high in receptions Saturday, leading the Blazers in that department. The Alabama native is slated to be a regular contributor in the slot this season after only posting 179 yards in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another solid outing Hooks tallied six receptions (on 10 targets) for 53 yards during Saturday's 71-20 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Hooks was very involved in the Blazers' passing game once again Saturday as he was tied for the team lead in targets with 10 and caught the most passes on the team with six. He gained over 50 yards for the second straight game as well. It appears UAB has found something they like in the redshirt freshman, so he is worth keeping an eye on as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Hooks reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-18 defeat versus Navy.

Impact Hooks finally got involved in the Blazers' offense Saturday as he made his first three receptions of the season and scores his first touchdown, a 39-yard catch in the third quarter. His lack of work up until this point was very concerning, but this could be the outing he needed to establish a place in the team's passing game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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