Tyler Johnston

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates with Adonai Mitchell (5) after a touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Super Sub: Bennett 5 TD passes, No. 2 Georgia routs UAB 56-7

By Paul Newberry Sep. 11, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) catches the pass against Kennesaw State defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

UAB at Georgia 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, UAB players celebrate after defeating Marshall in the Conference USA Football Championship at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. UAB will go after its third Conference USA championship in the past four seasons. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

No. 2 Georgia pumped for big crowd in home opener vs UAB

By Paul Newberry Sep. 09, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws a pass against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

No. 2 Georgia hosts UAB in home opener after beating Clemson

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Marshall tries to win C-USA with new coach, UAB seeks repeat

By John Raby Aug. 24, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) hands off to teammate Brenden Knox (20) during an NCAA college football game for the Conference USA Football Championship on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

UAB at Marshall 12/18/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Shropshire, UAB beat Marshall 22-13 in C-USA title game

Dec. 18, 2020 11:18 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Trea Shropshire had five receptions for 180 yards — including a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter — and Spencer Brown had 30...

Brown, Watkins have big nights in UAB's 42-10 win

Sep. 24, 2020 11:08 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Spencer Brown rushed for three touchdowns in setting a UAB career record, fellow senior Austin Watkins Jr. had a career-high 183 yards...

Miami safety Gurvan Hall Jr., bottom, dives for UAB's Austin Watkins JR. (6) during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

Harris leads Miami to season-opening win over UAB

By Santos Perez Sep. 10, 2020 11:43 PM EDT

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) throws a pass as UAB linebacker Jordan Smith (22) defends during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

No. 20 Appalachian St. tops UAB 31-17 in New Orleans Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2019 12:57 AM EST

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) takes the handoff from quarterback Zac Thomas (12) and runs for his second touchdown of the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Sun Belt Football Championship against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

No. 20 Appalachian State, UAB face off in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:56 AM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) is attended to after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee capitalizes on takeaways to trounce UAB 30-7

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Freshman Brown, UAB defense suffocate Old Dominion 38-14

Oct. 19, 2019 09:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — True freshman Jermaine Brown ran for 116 yards and a score, Tyler Johnston III threw two touchdowns, and UAB became bowl eligible as it put...

Johnston, Stanley lead UAB to XX-XX win over Rice

Oct. 06, 2019 01:31 AM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Johnston III passed for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns, Lucious Stanley ran for two scores, and UAB beat Rice 35-20 on Saturday night. ...

Storey leads Western Kentucky past UAB 20-13

Sep. 28, 2019 10:32 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Ty Storey threw two touchdown passes, including a 7-yarder to Jahcour Pearson early in the fourth quarter, and Western Kentucky picked off...

Johnston throws for 3 TDs, UAB dominates South Alabama 35-3

Sep. 21, 2019 06:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Johnston III threw for 313 yards and three touchdowns as UAB scored early and often to dominate South Alabama 35-3 on Saturday...