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UAB Blazers football season progress

Overview

The UAB Blazers football team has secured consecutive victories in October 2026.

On October 3, UAB defeated Samford 33-14 at Protective Stadium. The win, which brought the team to a 3-2 record, was characterized by a strong second-half defensive performance featuring three interceptions and scoring from kicker Jonah Delange, quarterback Ryder Burton, and running backs EJ Reid and Bam McReynolds.

Following this, UAB achieved a 30-17 overtime comeback victory against East Carolina on October 15. Despite trailing 23-15 in the fourth quarter, the team tied the game through a 93-yard drive led by Burton. In overtime, a touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II and an 80-yard interception return by Delvon Gulley secured the win, improving the Blazers' record to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the American Conference.

Entities

UAB · Ryder Burton · Emory Williams · Delvon Gulley · Jonah Delange

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UAB defeats East Carolina 30-17 in overtime comeback

    UAB defeated East Carolina 30-17 in overtime following a late comeback led by Ryder Burton and a decisive 80-yard interception return by Delvon Gulley.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    UAB defeats Samford 33-14 with strong defensive performance

    UAB defeated Samford 33-14 behind four field goals from Jonah Delange and three defensive interceptions to improve to 3-2 on the season.

Sources

chennaionline.com · ecupirates.com · gotigersgo.com · newsday.com · spotonalabama.com · uabsports.com · winnipegfreepress.com