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Ja'Vin Simkins scores twice in 4th quarter and UAB defeats Charlotte 23-12

Ja’Vin Simkins ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Rod Robinson II ran for 101 yards and UAB defeated Charlotte 23-12

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Antonio Ferguson - Slated to sit out Week 10 Ferguson (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's contest versus UNC Charlotte, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Ferguson is mostly a blocking option at tight end for the Blazers and hasn't appeared in a game since Week 4. He'll have another chance to return next week but is running out of games on the schedule.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Elder - Deemed unavailable for Week 10 Elder (undisclosed) will be unavailable for Saturday's matchup versus UNC Charlotte, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Elder will miss his sixth straight game. The receiver doesn't have a reception yet this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ryder Burton - Tough outing at USF Burton completed 13 of 27 passes for 149 yards during Saturday's 30-10 loss against South Florida. He also had 10 rushes for -37 yards.

Impact Burton was coming off a bye week, and the rust showed against the South Florida defense, completing 48.1 percent of his passes to mark his lowest completion percentage of the season. The performance was underwhelming considering his previous appearance in Week 7 against East Carolina, which featured his top passing outing of the campaign. He led two scoring drives on the team's first pair of offensive possessions, but heavy pressure eventually forced the signal-caller to commit two fumbles as the offense stalled for the remainder of the contest. His next matchup against Charlotte on Saturday poses a prime opportunity to rebound.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Elder - Slated to sit out Saturday Elder (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with South Florida, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Elder, who has appeared in just one game this season, will miss another contest Saturday. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Charlotte.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Ferguson - Unavailable for Week 9 Ferguson (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's clash with South Florida, per the American Athletic availability report.

Impact Ferguson has just one grab to his name, so his absence shouldn't mean a ton from a fantasy standpoint. Still, he'll leave the Blazers down some depth at tight end.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Smith - Goes over century mark Smith compiled eight receptions (on 15 targets) for 119 yards during Thursday's 30-17 overtime win against East Carolina.

Impact Smith posted a season-high eight receptions for 119 yards to eclipse the century mark for the first time in his career. The wideout has played seven games this season, which is the highest total of his college career after failing to reach that mark in previous years. He served as a favorite target for Ryder Burton, who relied heavily on the receiver to spark the comeback victory.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rod Robinson II - Pulls down TD in win Robinson logged eight carries for 33 yards and gathered in all two targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 30-17 overtime victory versus East Carolina.

Impact Robinson led the backfield Saturday, logging a team-high 33 rushing yards, highlighted by a 22-yard gain that accounted for the majority of his output. The running back also caught a six-yard touchdown pass in overtime to put UAB ahead, marking his first score since Week 1 against Illinois. His eight carries were a season low and marked the first time he fell below double-digit attempts, though the offense relied heavily on the passing game while trailing for most of the game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds - Adds score in winning effort McReynolds logged nine carries for 19 yards and gathered in all two targets for 19 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 30-17 overtime win over East Carolina.

Impact McReynolds was stifled Saturday, gaining just 19 yards on the ground while averaging a mere 2.1 yards per carry. The running back found more success through the air, reeling in two receptions for 19 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter. It marked his first receiving score of the year and his fifth total touchdown overall. He will look to rebound on the ground against USF in Week 8.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Logs season-best passing performance Burton completed 19 of 37 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 30-17 overtime victory versus East Carolina. He also had seven rushes for -16 yards.

Impact Burton struggled during the first half, leading just one scoring drive that ended in a field goal. The quarterback orchestrated a 14-point second half to force overtime before leading a drive that ended with a six-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson, putting UAB ahead for good. His late performance helped him throw for a season-high 262 yards and two touchdowns. Burton also avoided turning the ball over, delivering a much-needed bounce-back performance after failing to throw a scoring pass while committing two turnovers against Memphis.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Antonio Ferguson - Missing third game Ferguson (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's matchup against East Carolina, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Ferguson will miss his third straight matchup as he works back from an unknown injury. The 6-foot-3 tight end will now focus on a return after the Blazers' bye week.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Elder - Out once again Elder (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against East Carolina, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Elder will be sidelined again as he deals with an unknown ailment. The wide receiver will luckily now have a bye week to get back to health before the Blazers' matchup at South Florida on Oct. 31.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds - Records 56 yards on ground McReynolds compiled nine rushes for 56 yards during Saturday's 38-13 defeat to Memphis.

Impact McReynolds was held out of the end zone after scoring in his previous two outings but put up an efficient 56 yards on nine carries. The running back was overshadowed by fellow backfield mate Rod Robinson, who logged a team-high 19 carries for 65 yards. Through six games, McReynolds has totaled 316 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 63 carries.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Ineffective in loss Burton completed 10 of 20 passes for 131 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-13 defeat against Memphis. He also had nine rushes for negative eight yards.

Impact Burton struggled with ball security once again, committing two giveaways while tossing his fifth interception of the season. The quarterback could not find a consistent rhythm against the Tigers' secondary, completing 50 percent of his passes while being held to under 150 passing yards. With conference action underway, Burton will likely need to produce consistent performances to remain under center for the Blazers.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carter, Memphis pull away from UAB in the 3rd, win 38-13

Jaylin Carter ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, and Memphis beat UAB 38-13

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Kaleb Brown - Active vs. Memphis Brown (foot) is available for Saturday's game against Memphis, per Steve Irvine.

Impact Brown has taken the field for UAB after missing last Saturday's game against Samford. The wideout will aim to give a boost to a passing attack that has been struggling this season. Across three games, he has hauled in two receptions for 20 yards, with all of his production coming in Week 1 against Illinois.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Ferguson - Sidelined once again Ferguson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Memphis.

Impact Ferguson will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury, but he hasn't had a big role on offense thus far. With just one catch for 11 yards this season, Ferguson's absence won't have a big impact in most fantasy formats. His next chance to play will come against East Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Elder - Remains out Saturday Elder (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's tilt at Memphis.

Impact Elder will miss his second straight contest as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The wideout has a short week ahead, giving him limited time to recover before UAB faces East Carolina next Thursday.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt

Goose Crowder threw for two touchdowns, and he added two scores on the ground to help Troy beat Southern Miss 55-34 in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

CJ Smith - Nabs first collegiate TD Smith gathered in 2 of 6 targets for 85 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-14 victory versus Samford.

Impact Smith reeled in a 31-yard touchdown pass for his first career score. The wideout caught only two passes but made the most of both opportunities, totaling 85 yards. He has established himself as a reliable deep threat, averaging 22.3 yards per reception. This could serve as a breakout performance for him, considering no UAB pass catcher has consistently stood out in the passing attack this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bam McReynolds - Notches score in win McReynolds totaled 10 rushes for 46 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for seven yards during Saturday's 33-14 victory versus Samford.

Impact McReynolds handled double-digit carries for the third time this season while splitting snaps with Roderick Robinson. The running back found the end zone for the second straight game by breaking free for a 21-yard touchdown. He will look to extend his scoring streak at Memphis this Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ryder Burton - Tosses one TD in win Burton completed 8 of 18 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-14 victory against Samford. He also had nine rushes for 35 yards.

Impact Burton did enough to lead UAB to its third win of the season Saturday. Facing an FCS opponent, his low output was considerably underwhelming. The signal-caller completed under 10 passes for the second time this season and failed to clear 200 yards through the air, a threshold he has not reached since Week 1. He did throw his fourth touchdown of the season to CJ Smith on a 31-yard score late in the fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Ferguson - Misses Saturday win Ferguson (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 33-14 win over Samford.

Impact Ferguson sat out his first game of the season after coming off a performance against Navy where he logged his first reception of the season for 11 yards. The tight end will aim to return when the team travels to Memphis on Saturday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Ja'Vin Simkins scores twice in 4th quarter and UAB defeats Charlotte 23-12

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Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

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Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt