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FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws against Marshall during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Auburn, USC, Alabama, Miami among the spring transfer window winners in college football

By Ralph D. Russo May. 25, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - Trent Dilfer talks during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. Dilfer, who has been coaching a high school team in Tennessee for the last four years, is the leading candidate to become the new coach at UAB, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
UAB and Miami, Ohio kick off bowl season in Bahamas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:42 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day questions a referee's call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Study: Racial gap in grad rates drops again for bowl teams

By Aaron Beard Dec. 07, 2022 03:12 PM EST

FILE - Trent Dilfer talks during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. Dilfer, who has been coaching a high school team in Tennessee for the last four years, is the leading candidate to become the new coach at UAB, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
UAB faces Miami (Ohio) in Bahamas Bowl matchup of 6-6 teams

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:56 PM EST

FILE - Trent Dilfer talks during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. Dilfer, who has been coaching a high school team in Tennessee for the last four years, is the leading candidate to become the new coach at UAB, a person with knowledge of the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
UAB to hire ex-NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer as head coach

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2022 12:27 AM EST

McBride runs for record 272 yards in UAB win over La Tech

Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST
RUSTON, La. (AP) — DeWayne McBride ran for a school-record 272 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries and UAB beat Louisiana Teach 37-27 on Saturday to become bowl...

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) tries to get past UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Daniels, Cain power No. 6 LSU to 41-10 victory over UAB

By Brett Martel Nov. 20, 2022 12:28 AM EST

LSU coach Brian Kelly talks to the official during a timeout against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 6 LSU on guard against upset-minded UAB

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2022 05:51 PM EST

Arkansas wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (9) tries to shake LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. (3) as he runs for a gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 6 LSU closes home slate vs. upset-minded UAB

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:21 PM EST

McBride, Brown help UAB run over North Texas 41-21

Nov. 12, 2022 08:01 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — DeWayne McBride ran for 120 and three touchdowns to set a school record and lead UAB to a 41-21 win over North Texas on Saturday. ...

Harris leads UTSA to 44-38 win over UAB in double overtime

Nov. 05, 2022 09:08 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Frank Harris threw two touchdown passes in regulation and two more in a pair of overtime periods as UTSA held off UAB 44-38 on Saturday to...

Perry leads Florida Atlantic to 24-17 victory over UAB

Oct. 29, 2022 10:44 PM EDT
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — N'Kosi Perry threw three touchdown passes and Florida Atlantic held off UAB 24-17 on Saturday night. Michal Antoine Jr. broke...

Reed, stout defense lead Western Kentucky past UAB 20-17

Oct. 22, 2022 12:25 AM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Austin Reed ran for two touchdowns and the Western Kentucky defense didn't allow a point in the second half as the Hilltoppers came from...

UAB run games spells end to Charlotte in 34-20 win

Oct. 15, 2022 07:41 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — DeWayne McBride and quarterback Dylan Hopkins combined to rush for 240 yards on 39 carries and three touchdowns and UAB downed upset-minded...

McBride scores 3 on ground, UAB routs Middle Tennessee 41-14

Oct. 08, 2022 07:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — DeWayne McBride ran for 120 yards with three first-half touchdowns, UAB rolled up 303 yards on the ground, and the Blazers routed Middle...

Broussard, Chamberlain help Rice beat UAB 28-24

Oct. 02, 2022 12:42 AM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Ari Broussard ran for two touchdowns, Treshawn Chamberlain scored on a fumble return and Rice beat UAB 28-24 Saturday night. Broussard...

McBride's career-best 4 TDs help UAB beat Georgia Southern

Sep. 17, 2022 07:30 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — DeWayne McBride set career highs with 223 yards rushing and four touchdowns to lead UAB past Georgia Southern 35-21 on Saturday. ...

Liberty's Noah Frith, left, runs past UAB's Mac McWilliams during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lynchburg, Va. (Paige Dingler/The News & Advance via AP)
Salter leads Liberty to 21-14 victory over UAB

Sep. 10, 2022 10:20 PM EDT

Brown, defense help UAB jump out early, rout Alabama A&M

Sep. 02, 2022 12:49 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jermaine Brown Jr. ran for 114 yards and touchdown, the UAB defense accounted for a pair of touchdowns, and the Blazers routed Alabama A&amp...

FILE -Mississippi linebacker Luke Knox (16) celebrates a fumble recovery against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining Florida International, has died, the university said. Knox died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said early Thursday that police “do not suspect foul play."(Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
UTSA, UAB look for another C-USA title in final season

By John Raby Aug. 23, 2022 01:14 PM EDT