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Ty Mims - Grabs TD pass in win Mims posted three receptions (on four targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 24-20 victory versus Navy.

Impact Mims hauled in a team-high three receptions for 76 yards Saturday to help ignite UAB's offense. The wideout is emerging as Ryder Burton's top target, and the two connected on a 56-yard touchdown pass that stood as the longest offensive play for either team. The score was his first of the season, and he'll look to keep his momentum rolling heading into Week 5 against Samford.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds - Scores twice in win McReynolds logged eight rushes for 71 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 24-20 win over Navy.

Impact McReynolds bounced back after recording only 12 yards last week, finding the end zone twice. The running back broke free for a 48-yard touchdown that ended up being the decisive score. His performance outshone fellow running back Rod Robinson (12-38-0) as the two continue splitting snaps in the backfield, helping bolster an offense that has lacked a consistent passing attack.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Guides offense in narrow win Burton completed 13 of 20 passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 24-20 victory against Navy. He also had six rushes for -25 yards.

Impact Burton led UAB to its first conference win of the season, though his box score totals were once again lackluster. Turnovers continue to be a problem for the quarterback, as he has thrown an interception in each of his first four games to begin the year. He also connected with Ty Mims on a 56-yard score, his third passing touchdown of the season. It was yet another game where he passed for under 200 yards, but if he can continue to guide UAB to wins, his starting job will likely remain safe. Burton faces a favorable matchup against Samford this Saturday, where he'll look to produce a more efficient outing.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds rushes for 2 TDs, including go-ahead 48-yarder as UAB edges Navy 24-20

Bam McReynolds followed a Navy turnover in the fourth quarter with a 48-yard touchdown run and UAB rallied to beat the Midshipman 24-20 in the Blazers’ American Conference opener

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jaylen Elder - Out vs. Navy Elder (undisclosed) out for Friday's game against Navy.

Impact Elder suffered an injury in the spring and he's yet to play a single snap this season. His next chance to play will come against Samford on Saturday, Oct.3.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drew Patterson - Cleared to play Friday Patterson (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Navy.

Impact Patterson hasn't played this season, but the tailback is set to return to action Friday. However, he's buried on the RB depth chart, so he's not expected to be a major factor in the rushing attack in this matchup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Levi Brayton - Available vs. Navy Brayton (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Navy.

Impact Brayton will be an option in the passing game for this contest. However, he's buried on the WR depth, so he's not likely to have a big role in the passing game as long as the starting wideouts are available.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Brown - Available vs. Navy Brown (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Navy.

Impact Brown had two catches in the Week 1 matchup against Illinois but hasn't caught a pass since then. The wideout will be an option in the passing game this Friday, and his presence will give UAB a huge offensive threat for quarterback Ryder Burton.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rod Robinson II - Paces rushing attack Robinson notched 13 rushes for 52 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 21-14 defeat against Louisiana.

Impact Robinson commanded the ground attack against Louisiana with 59 rushing yards. The running back has registered a heavy workload to begin the season but has yet to reach the end zone, and he will aim to change that against conference foe Navy in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Rogers - Finds end zone on sole carry Rogers was 0-for-1 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 21-14 loss versus Louisiana. He also had two rushes for 13 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Rogers accounted for the only offensive score Saturday on a designed quarterback draw, taking it in for an 11-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. He entered the game sporadically, strictly to handle rushing duties. With Ryder Burton struggling to begin the season, an opportunity could arise for Rogers to make a push for the starting job.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Struggles continue in loss Burton completed 15 of 25 passes for 144 yards and one interception during Saturday's 21-14 defeat versus Louisiana. He also had seven rushes for -13 yards.

Impact Burton once again couldn't put together a productive outing, struggling to find a rhythm early to begin the season. He tossed his third interception of the year in the second quarter, floating a deep ball into double coverage. UAB's first conference game is this Friday, and if his struggles continue, Noah Rogers might have a chance to claim the starting job. Over his three starts this season, Burton has completed 41-of-72 passes for 478 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Brown - Misses another showing Brown (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 21-14 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact Brown has now missed back-to-back outings with an undisclosed injury. The starting pass catcher's next chance to see the field will be this upcoming Friday against Navy. He brought in two of five targets for 20 yards in the Blazers' season opener.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lunch Winfield's 2 TDs help Louisiana-Lafayette down UAB 21-14

Lunch Winfield rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns as Louisiana-Lafayette built a 14-point halftime lead and held off UAB 21-14 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rod Robinson II - Rushes for over 100 yards Robinson notched 21 carries for 114 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 26-20 win over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Robinson split carries with Braylon McReynolds once again, combining for 37 attempts to help bolster a UAB offense that needed a spark while the passing game struggled. It was a heavy workload for the running back, who rushed for over 100 yards and carried the ball more than 20 times for the first time in his career. The transfer has found early success with UAB after seeing limited playing time during a three-year stint at Georgia, impacted by injuries and depth chart placement.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds - Records first score of the season McReynolds notched 16 carries for 75 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 26-20 victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact McReynolds finished second on the team with 16 carries as he split snaps with Roderick Robinson. The running back rushed for a 27-yard touchdown, which was his first score of the season. He should continue to share snaps with Robinson moving forward as the two look to establish themselves as a top running back duo.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Tough day against UL-Monroe Burton completed 8 of 16 passes for 115 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 26-20 win against Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 10 rushes for 16 yards.

Impact It wasn't an ideal start for Burton, but he still led a 13-point fourth quarter to help the team secure its first win of the season. The quarterback connected with EJ Reid for a 43-yard touchdown to put UAB ahead in the fourth quarter, highlighting his day. He attempted only 16 passes as the ground game dominated the offensive attack.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Brown - DNP for Week 2 Brown (undisclosed) did not play during UAB's win Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Considering that for Week 1, UAB's starting lineup included Brown, him not playing the Blazers' next game without warning is surprising. During their previous matchup, he logged both multiple receptions (two for 20 yards) and a 24-yard rushing attempt.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Burton, Reid connect on 43-yard TD to send UAB to comeback win against Louisiana Monroe

Ryder Burton threw a 43-yard touchdown to EJ Reid with 9:34 left to play and UAB held on to beat Louisiana Monroe 26-20

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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Ty Mims - Leads UAB in receptions Mims reeled in four of six targets for 52 yards during Thursday's 42-23 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Mims, in his first return to the field since 2024 with Southern Mississippi, led UAB with four receptions and six targets Thursday night. The passing attack was spread out, as he was one of nine different pass catchers to record a reception. The transfer wideout will look to continue establishing himself as a reliable target in a revamped receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Brown - Quiet in season opener Brown caught two of five targets for 20 yards and added 24 rushing yards on one carry during Thursday's 42-23 loss against Illinois.

Impact Brown was expected to lead UAB's receiving corps entering his second season with the team, but he had a quiet outing in the opener Thursday. Luckily for the redshirt senior, no wideout stood out, since nine different pass catchers were involved and only two surpassed 50 yards. The Blazers face Louisiana-Monroe next Saturday, which presents a prime opportunity for Brown to break out in the receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rod Robinson II - Finds end zone in opener Robinson posted 14 carries for 59 yards and reeled in all two targets for 14 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 42-23 loss versus Illinois.

Impact Robinson logged a team-high in carries (14) and rushing yards (59) along with recording the team's first touchdown of the season on a 10-yard reception. The transfer running back took the initial snaps in the backfield for UAB's offense to start the game, but Bam McReynolds emerged as the second back, finishing with 13 carries for 56 yards. The duo will likely continue to split snaps against Louisiana-Monroe next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Two total touchdowns in loss Burton was 18-for-31 passing for 219 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 42-23 loss against Illinois. He also had 12 rushes for 38 yards with one touchdown.

Impact It was a challenging outing for Burton in his season debut under center, but he salvaged his performance by rushing for a touchdown with nine seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The signal-caller also contributed to the blowout by throwing a 43-yard pick-six while being brought down under heavy pressure. Despite the struggles through the air, he spread the ball effectively, connecting with nine different pass catchers. He will look to secure the team's first win of the season and improve his passing efficiency next Saturday in a more favorable matchup against Louisiana-Monroe.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bret Bielema Reveals Why Illinois' Defense Struggled vs. UAB – and Takes the Blame The Illini got dinged on D by the Blazers – and Bielema claims it came down to a decision he made

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

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Bam McReynolds rushes for 2 TDs, including go-ahead 48-yarder as UAB edges Navy 24-20

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