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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

Navy takes on UAB in AAC play

The Navy Midshipmen and the UAB Blazers play in a meeting of AAC opponents

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Two touchdown passes in win Kitna completed 18 of 23 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 52-42 win versus Alabama State.

Impact In his second season as the Blazers starter, Kitna began by tallying at least two touchdown passes for the fifth time in his career. The senior also recorded zero interceptions, which was a problem for him last season. He may be counted on to put up a lot of points this fall as UAB's defense allowed 42 points to FCS Alabama State.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UAB's running backs combine for five total TDs in comeback win over Alabama St

Running backs Jevon Jackson and Solomon Beebe powered UAB to a comeback win against Alabama State on Thursday night

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive in Saturday's loss Kitna completed 26 of 40 passes for 280 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 29-27 loss against Charlotte.

Impact Kitna had a strong end to the season Saturday as he tossed three touchdowns for the second time this season. He also threw for 280 yards, his third most in a game this season. It was an up and down season for Kitna after taking over the Blazers' offense for the injured Jacob Zeno (shoulder). He completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,209 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in eight starts.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads win over Rice Kitna was 18-for-23 passing for 174 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 40-14 win against Rice.

Impact Although he did not light up the stat sheet Saturday, Kitna was very efficient while leading the dominant win over Rice. He completed 78 percent of his passes and tosses two touchdowns, his third multi-touchdown outing of the season. The only downside to his performance was a lost fumble on a sack in the first quarter. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in blowout loss Kitna completed 27 of 43 passes for 253 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 53-18 defeat against Memphis. He also had five rushes for -13 yards.

Impact Kitna committed three turnovers Saturday, the third time in his six starts he has committed three turnovers. Although it's difficult to forget his 400-yard, six-touchdown performance versus Tulsa in Week 10, it appears that was an anomaly. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Rice.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in Saturday's loss Kitna completed 22 of 42 passes for 233 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-23 defeat to Connecticut. He also had eight rushes for -13 yards.

Impact Just one week after throwing for 404 yards and six touchdowns versus Tulsa, Kitna came back down to earth Saturday. He completed just over 50 percent of his passes for a season-low 233 yards. He also turned the ball over three times (two interceptions and a lost fumble), his fourth time in five starts with multiple turnovers. He and the Blazers were up 23-10 in the second half and blew the game, in part due to Kitna's turnovers. He has a decent chance to bounce back Saturday at Memphis.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights up Tulsa Saturday Kitna was 25-for-32 passing for 404 yards and six touchdowns during Saturday's 59-21 win against Tulsa. He also had five rushes for 15 yards.

Impact Kitna was fantastic Saturday as he made his fourth consecutive start and finally was able to lead to his team to a win. He did so by tossing a school-record six touchdown passes, four of which came in the first half as the Blazers' jumped out to a 45-0 lead. All of his touchdown passes came from beyond 14 yards and three of them -- all of which went to Kam Shanks -- were beyond 30 yards. He also threw for a career-high 404 yards and did not turn the ball over for the first time this season. Jacob Zeno's (shoulder) remains a question for the Blazers' next game on Saturday versus UConn, and if he's unable to go Kitna will have the impossible task of following up his career day.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kitna ties school passing record with 6TDs to send UAB careening past Tulsa 59-21

Jalen Kitna tied a UAB program record with six passing touchdowns and the Blazers walloped Tulsa 59-21 to end their six-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

In line to start Saturday Kitna is in line to start Saturday's game against Tulsa with starting quarterback Jacob Zeno sidelined once again, per Steve Irvin of BHamBanner.com.

Impact Kitna is on pace to make his fourth consecutive start after Zeno was announced as out for Saturday's contest while recovering from a shoulder injury. Kitna has shown his gunslinger nature in his three starts this season, throwing for 865 yards and four touchdowns to six interceptions in that timeframe. The redshirt junior has clearly shown the capability to throw the ball and put points on the board, but it remains to be seen if he can cut down on the turnovers. He'll get the chance to prove himself once again on Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's loss Kitna was 33-for-56 passing for 384 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-25 loss to South Florida. He also had eight rushes for 20 yards and a lost fumbl...

Impact Kitna threw the ball a whopping 56 times Saturday and his overall production saw a nice increase. He threw for 384 yards and tossed a pair of touchdowns to Amare Thomas. He also turned the ball over twice for the third straight game, so it was not all great. The upcoming bye week will give Jacob Zeno (shoulder) extra time to get healthy, but if he is still out Kitna would start Nov. 2 versus Tulsa.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Improves in second start Kitna completed 25 of 39 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 44-10 loss versus Army. He also had eight rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Kitna made his second straight start Saturday with Jacob Zeno (shoulder) out and performed much better than he did in the first outing. He completed 64 percent of his passes and threw a touchdown to Amare Thomas, however he threw another two interceptions, bringing him up to five in two starts. If Zeno is unable to go again Saturday at USF, Kitna will be in line to start once again.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making another start Kitna will start Saturday's game against Army, Lucas Gray of AL.com reports.

Impact Kitna will draw a second consecutive start in place of Jacob Zeno (shoulder). Kitna struggled in his UAB debut last week, completing just 48.8 percent of his attempts with three interceptions. He'll face another tough test against Army in Week 7.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in debut Kitna was 20-for-41 passing for 239 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 71-20 defeat to Tulane.

Impact Kitna made his UAB debut Saturday and it did not go great. He completed fewer than 50 percent of his 41 attempts and threw three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. He did throw one touchdown though, a 73-yard strike to Amare Thomas in the fourth quarter. If Jacob Zeno (shoulder) is unable to go again on Saturday at Army, Kitna will likely start again.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Tulane Kitna will start against Tulane with Jacob Zeno out, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Kitna will see his first action of the season against the Green Wave with Zeno unable to play. The Florida Transfer will he his first snaps since 2022, and will lead UAB team looking to upset Tulane.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Florida dismisses QB Jalen Kitna from team after arrest for child pornography GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hours after his release from jail, Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna is no longer on the Gators’ roster after his recent a...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Florida Dismisses QB Jalen Kitna Following Arrest Former Florida Gators redshirt freshman quarterback Jalen Kitna was originally booked into the Alachua County Jail on Wednesday on five felo...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UF dismisses QB Jalen Kitna from Gators after arrest for child pornography On Friday, after his court appearance for child pornography charges the previous day, the Gators offfically cut ties with Jalen Kitna.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Disturbing details emerge in arrest of Florida Gators' Jalen Kitna on child porn charges Jalen Kitna played in four games for the Gators this year. If the allegations are true, it is hard to imagine he will ever play in another.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

UF QB Jalen Kitna released from jail after arrest on child pornography charges The judge Thursday also denied him Internet access or unsupervised contact with minors under the age of 18.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gators QB Jalen Kitna Posts Bond, Released From Alachua County Jail Florida Gators redshirt freshman quarterback Jalen Kitna was originally booked into the Alachua County Jail on Wednesday on five felony char...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Florida QB Jalen Kitna to Be Released From Jail on $80,000 Bond The Gators’ quarterback was arrested Wednesday on charges of distributing child exploitation material.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Florida QB Jalen Kitna to Be Released From Jail on $80,000 Bond The Gators’ quarterback was arrested Wednesday on charges of distributing child exploitation material.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Navy takes on UAB in AAC play

UAB's running backs combine for five total TDs in comeback win over Alabama St

Kitna ties school passing record with 6TDs to send UAB careening past Tulsa 59-21