# UAB Blazers football season progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uab-blazers-football-season-progress
> Updated: 2026-10-16T04:17:01.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uab-defeats-east-carolina-30-17-in-overtime-comeback

### 2026-10-03: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uab-defeats-samford-33-14-with-strong-defensive-performance

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