Jalen Kitna News, Rumors, Updates - UAB Blazers

Throws two touchdowns in finale Kitna completed 14 of 17 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 victory versus Tulsa. He also had six rushes for four yards.

Impact Kitna only completed 14 passes this week, but was efficient, throwing two touchdowns for the first time since Week 4 and setting a season high in completion percentage. The junior struggled with consistency throughout the season, tallying 2,462 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

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

Throws three picks against USF Kitna completed 20 of 36 passes for 230 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 48-18 loss to South Florida. He also had six rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Kitna's struggles protecting the football continued this week, as he threw his first three-interception game of the season. The senior has six interceptions in the last three games and 10 on the season to only 11 touchdown passes.

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

Two interceptions in loss Kitna completed 26 of 45 passes for 281 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 53-24 loss against North Texas. He also had five rushes for -14 yards.

Impact Kitna's 281 yards are his most since Week 4 against Tennessee, but he tied a season high with two interceptions. The former Florida Gator has had trouble protecting the ball all year, throwing seven interceptions in the eight games he's appeared in.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins rushes for program record 5 TDs in North Texas' dominant 53-24 win over UAB

Caleb Hawkins set a program record with five rushing touchdowns for North Texas in a 53-24 drubbing of UAB on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Not listed as starter Saturday Kitna is not listed as the starting quarterback for Saturday's game at Rice, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com reports.

Impact Kitna was pulled in Week 10's loss to UConn, so his benching in Week 11 is not a total surprise. Ryder Burton will lead the offense against the Owls.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in loss to Connecticut Kitna completed two of five passes for nine yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-19 defeat against Connecticut.

Impact After throwing an interception on the first drive, Kitna was replaced by Ryder Burton. Burton put up a strong performance, and it seems likely he will take over the starting role moving forward after Kitna earned the job in fall camp.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting quarterback for Week 10 Kitna will be UAB's starting quarterback Saturday at UConn, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com reports.

Impact Kitna will have an immediate opportunity to maximize his relatively surprising availability by starting Saturday's non-conference game. This season, he has a 68.8 completion percentage on 234 pass attempts for 1,776 passing yards and a 10-5 TD-INT ratio.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Kitna (upper body) should be available to play Saturday against UConn, although it's unclear who will get the start at quarterback, per Tony Tsoukalas of AL.com.

Impact Kitna didn't play in Week 8 against Memphis and had a bye in Week 9 to recover. Now, the gunslinger should be available for Week 10 against UConn, although it remains unclear who's going to start under center for the Blazers. In Kitna's absence, he was replaced by Ryder Burton, who played well with 251 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 74.1 percent completion. Kitna has been solid himself this season with 1,776 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions on 68.8 percent completion. Still, with the Blazers at 1-3 in American Athletic Conference play, there could be a quarterback controversy brewing in Birmingham.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Who should start at quarterback for UAB moving forward? UAB interim head coach Alex Mortensen will have a difficult choice to make at quarterback between Jalen Kitna and Ryder Burton

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • AL.COM

UAB starting quarterback Jalen Kitna to miss game vs. No. 22 Memphis UAB quarterback Jalen Kitna is set to miss today’s game against Memphis due to an upper-body injury, AL.com has learned.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • AL.COM

Ruled out for Week 8 Kitna (upper body) will not play in Saturday's game against Memphis, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com reports.

Impact Kitna will miss this matchup as expected as he recovers from an upper body injury. He will aim to be back for the meeting with UConn on Nov. 11.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Kitna (upper body) is not expected to play during Saturday's matchup against Memphis, Brett McMurphy of On3.com reports.

Impact Kitna is likely to miss this contest as he battles through an upper body injury. He will aim to be back for next week's game bur during his absence, Ryder Burton should get the start.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Kitna (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Memphis, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Kitna is dealing with an upper body, and that injury is putting his status for Saturday's game in question. It's unclear what the exact injury is at this point. If he's unable to go, Ryder Burton would likely start.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacked five times in loss to FAU Kitna completed 29 of 41 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic. He also had five rushes for -28 yards.

Impact Kitna didn't get help from his defense Saturday, but was behind the sticks a lot as well, getting sacked a season-high five times for -28 rushing yards. The senior did throw for over 250 yards again, and has now thrown for a touchdown in every game this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent in loss Kitna was 24 of 42 passing for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-13 loss versus Army.

Impact Kitna eclipsed 250 for the fourth time this season, but only completed 57 percent of his passes, his lowest of the season. The senior has also thrown four interceptions in the last four games, to go along with seven touchdown passes.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hellums runs for 3 touchdowns, Army defense contains Kitna for 31-13 win over UAB

Quarterback Cal Hellums ran for three touchdowns in the second half and Army pulled away from UAB for a 31-13 win

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

UAB quarterback Jalen Kitna ties record at Tennessee Jalen Kitna ties record for UAB at Tennessee in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Strong showing in loss Kitna was 38 of 51 passing for 364 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 56-24 defeat against Tennessee.

Impact Even though UAB got blown out, Kitna put up a lot of good numbers, throwing for the most yards he has all year while also completing the most passes. The seniors' numbers were inflated a bit by him throwing 51 times, but he still impressed against a good Tennessee defense and is sure to be one of the best quarterbacks in the American conference this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Aguilar throws for 3 TDs to lead No. 15 Tennessee over UAB 56-24

Joey Aguilar threw for 218 yards with three touchdowns and an interception to lead No. 15 Tennessee over UAB 56-24

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Two touchdown passes in win Kitna completed 30 of 45 passes for 341 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-28 win versus Akron.

Impact Kitna had his best outing of the season Saturday, surpassing 300 yards for the second straight game and attempting the most passes of his career. The senior has had two touchdown passes in each game so far this year and seems to be getting more comfortable each week.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdown passes in win Kitna completed 30 of 45 passes for 341 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-28 win 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

Over 300 yards in the air Kitna was 22 of 32 passing for 304 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-24 loss versus Navy.

Impact Despite the loss, Kitna put together another solid performance against Navy, recording his third career game with over 300 yards passing and his second straight game with two touchdown passes. The senior did have trouble protecting the football, however, throwing two interceptions, something that was an issue as well last year.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Hawkins rushes for program record 5 TDs in North Texas' dominant 53-24 win over UAB

Hellums runs for 3 touchdowns, Army defense contains Kitna for 31-13 win over UAB

Joey Aguilar throws for 3 TDs to lead No. 15 Tennessee over UAB 56-24

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