Tyler Johnston
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...

UAB running back Spencer Brown, center, is congratulated by wide receiver Collin Lisa (13) and offensive lineman Rishard Cook, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
UAB's Johnston, Ubosi torch N. Illinois in Boca Raton Bowl

By Harvey Fialkov Dec. 18, 2018 11:44 PM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) is caught on a keeper play between Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson, left, and defensive lineman Bobby Brown III, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Williams scores 2 TDs as Aggies down UAB 41-20

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 17, 2018 10:40 PM EST

UAB brings 8-game winning streak to game against Texas A&M

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 16, 2018 12:10 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Normally a break from Southeastern Conference play with a game against a Conference USA team might be seen as a nice breather for Texas...

UAB football team rolling since university-ordered shutdown

By John Zenor Nov. 08, 2018 01:41 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The UAB football program has been better than ever since its resurrection. The Blazers (8-1, 6-0 Conference USA) enter Saturday...

Johnston, UAB beat UTSA 52-3 for 7th consecutive win

Nov. 03, 2018 10:52 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Freshman Tyler Johnston III threw three first-half touchdown passes and scored on a 3-yard run to help UAB cruise to a 52-3 win over UTSA on...