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Texas A&M lands UAB transfer QB Jacob Zeno Texas A&M added another quarterback to its 2025 roster with the addition of Jacob Zeno, who announced on Tuesday that he will transfer to th...

2 DAYS AGO • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Former UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno commits to SEC school 7th-year senior passed for 4,666 yards in 3 seasons with Blazers

2 DAYS AGO • AL.COM

Texas A&M Aggies Land UAB Transfer QB Jacob Zeno The Texas A&M Aggies continue to stay busy in the transfer portal after the first full regular season under head coach Mike Elko. The Aggies...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Eagles Veteran Sparks Controversy With Blunt Jalen Hurts-AJ Brown Statement The situation is reaching a boiling point in Philadelphia.

3 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

UAB's leading wide receiver set to enter transfer portal “This choice wasn’t made lightly, but I believe it is the best move for my future and aligns with the goals I have for myself and my family,...

DECEMBER 6 • AL.COM

UAB retains coach Trent Dilfer for 2025 after 2 losing seasons

Trent Dilfer will remain as UAB’s coach for a third season after two straight losing records

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB Makes Trent Dilfer Announcement After Disappointing 3-9 Season Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer hung up his cleats for a broadcasting career for several years before eventually returning to the sideli...

DECEMBER 3 • SACBEE.COM

Kam Shanks - Scores in season finale Shanks reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 24 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Shanks caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter Saturday, a play which accounted for most of his production on the day. The redshirt freshman had a highly productive season as he caught 62 passes (on 89 targets) for 656 yards and six touchdowns. He is set to be a massive part of the Blazers' offense again next season.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Corri Milliner - Excellent in season finale Milliner compiled seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 126 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 defeat against Charlotte.

Impact Milliner had a strong end to the season Saturday as he set season highs in receptions, targets and yards. He also caught a 26-yard touchdown late in the first half. The true freshman had a very productive final stretch of the campaign and finished the season with 24 caches (on 40 targets) for 416 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Amare Thomas - 60 yards in season finale Thomas caught 6 of 7 targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Thomas had a solid performance Saturday as he caught six passes for the sixth time this season, all of which have come in his last seven games. Thomas had a very strong sophomore campaign as he caught 62 passes (on 96 targets) for 670 yards and eight touchdowns.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - Scores twice in season finale Beebe posted 19 carries for 82 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Beebe had another strong performance Saturday as he scored two touchdowns for the third time this season. He caught an 11-yard touchdown and scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, both in the fourth quarter. He also gained over 100 yards from scrimmage for the third time this season, all of which came in his last four games. He finished the season with 166 carries for 885 yards and seven touchdowns, adding 30 catches for 219 yards and a touchdown through the air.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Kitna - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Buckhaulter - DNP Saturday Buckhaulter (concussion) missed Saturday's season finale against Charlotte.

Impact Buckhaulter did not play against the 49ers, marking his ninth consecutive missed game. It was a lost season for the redshirt junior receiver, as he appeared in just three games while catching just two passes for 18 yards on the year. Buckhaulter will hope to come back healthier and stronger for his senior season with the Blazers in 2025.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Zeno - DNP versus Charlotte Zeno (shoulder) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Charlotte.

Impact Zeno missed his seventh straight game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. He finished the season completing 82 of 188 pass attempts for 819 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions across four games played.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte defeats UAB 29-27 in wild finish

Kyle Cunanan kicked the go-ahead field goal and Deshawn Purdie threw a key touchdown pass — both in the fourth quarter — to lead Charlotte’s 29-27 victory over UAB

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Charlotte vs. UAB: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 30, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Charlotte 49ers vs. UAB Blazers game, Saturday, Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 30 • DATA SKRIVE

Charlotte vs. UAB Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 30, 2024

Preview the Nov. 30 matchup between the Charlotte 49ers and UAB Blazers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

NOVEMBER 28 • DATA SKRIVE

Jacob Zeno - DNP for Rice game Zeno (shoulder) did not play during Saturday's 40-14 win versus Rice.

Impact Jalen Kitna was UAB's starting quarterback Saturday and excelled this time compared to his previous two games. UAB's 2024 regular season will be capped off at UNC Charlotte on Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Shanks - Solid production Saturday Shanks reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 40-14 win versus Rice.

Impact Shanks had another productive outing Saturday as he once again enjoyed a high volume of targets. He was targeted nine times in the game, his fourth time in his last six games with nine or more targets. He caught seven passes, his second-most this season, and added a solid 51 yards. He will look to cap off an excellent second half of the season Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Corri Milliner - Breaks out versus Rice Milliner hauled in 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-14 victory over Rice.

Impact Milliner caught his second touchdown of the season Saturday, a 45-yard reception in the fourth quarter. He also set season highs in receptions, targets and yards in the dominant win. Milliner has become more involved in the Blazers' offense during the second half of the season and has improved his yardage output in each of his last five games. The redshirt freshman will look to end his season on a high note Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - Dominant in Saturday's win Beebe logged 16 rushes for 161 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 40-14 win over Rice.

Impact Beebe had by far his best outing of the season Saturday as he gained a season-high 161 yards on the ground and scored two touchdowns for the second time this season. He averaged over 10 yards per carry on his 16 carries, his most efficient day of the season. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Kitna - 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 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch UAB vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 23, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UAB Blazers vs. Rice Owls game, Saturday, Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 23 • DATA SKRIVE

Rice vs. UAB Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 23, 2024

Preview the Nov. 23 matchup between the Rice Owls and UAB Blazers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

NOVEMBER 20 • DATA SKRIVE

Jacob Zeno - DNP for Memphis game Zeno (shoulder) did not play during UAB's 53-18 loss Saturday at Memphis.

Impact UAB's website classifies Zeno as a redshirt senior, meaning he has two more regular-season games before his college career comes to a close. The first is scheduled for Nov. 23 against Rice.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE