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The postgame report: UAB 33, Samford 14
The defense forces three interceptions and Delange goes 4-for-4 on field goals as the Blazers rally from a halftime deficit to pull away from the Bulldogs
The postgame report: South Alabama 52, ULM 35
Hollins throws for 321 yards and three touchdowns as the Jaguars open Sun Belt play with a homecoming win, but the defense raises red flags by allowing 35 to an 0-4 team
Rapid Reaction: What we learned from the ULM game
The Jags' 52-35 homecoming win featured fireworks on offense and red flags on defense
The Really Big Preview: ULM at South Alabama — Week 5
Both teams open Sun Belt Conference play searching for fixes on the same side of the ball as the Jaguars host homecoming at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Jags Jungle picks: ULM at South Alabama
The Jags Jungle crew breaks down South Alabama's Sun Belt opener against ULM.
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The flag
Wayne Champion's daughter made him a sign for the LSU game in 2000. Twenty-six years later, it's still here.
Breakthrough on the Bayou
On Sept. 23, 2000, UAB went to Tiger Stadium — 85,339 fans, Nick Saban's homecoming, Shaquille O'Neal's jersey retirement — and won on the last play of the game. This is how it happened.
The Quest
Before the 2000 season, College Football News predicted UAB would go 3-8 and 0-7 in Conference USA. The Sporting News ranked them 100th nationally. This is the story of what actually happened.
Setting the standard
The 2000 team gave UAB its legitimacy — and set a bar that stood for 18 years.
Diehard Picks: Week 5
Thirty-one games. Four sections. Every G6 game on the board.
The Really Big Preview: Samford at UAB
Everything you need to know before Saturday’s cross-town matchup at Protective Stadium
10 things you didn't know: Samford at UAB
UAB and Samford share little football history, but a surprising number of their players do.
What John Grass said before Samford's game vs. UAB
The first-year Samford coach called Saturday's cross-town trip a "practice playoff game" and suggested the Bulldogs and Blazers need a rivalry name.
What Alex Mortensen said ahead of UAB's game against Samford
Mortensen reflected on the Navy win, praised his team's development and previewed a matchup between two Birmingham programs at Protective Stadium.
What Major Applewhite and Todd Orlando said ahead of South Alabama's Sun Belt opener against ULM
Applewhite addressed the quarterback situation and a ULM team he believes is better than its record. Orlando said the run defense problems are fixable but unlike anything he's experienced.
I’ve watched 35 years of UAB football. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a defensive performance like Marlin Dean’s.
The sixth-year edge rusher forced three fumbles in the fourth quarter, earned American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors and led a defense that now ranks second nationally in pass defense.
Conference play is here — and UNLV is favored over California
Only three G6-vs-Power 4 matchups are on the Week 5 schedule as conference play takes center stage. The G6’s biggest game of the week is a Pac-12 matchup between two teams ranked in the Diehard G6 Top 25.
Diehard G6 Top 25 — Boise State dismantles previous No. 2 Western Michigan, strengthens CFP case
The Broncos hold the No. 1 spot in the Diehard G6 Top 25 after a 32-7 road win that has oddsmakers paying attention — CFP odds at +140, 12th-best nationally.
Back When: The Blazers and Bulldogs fought in football
These schools are about 3 miles apart and have played countless games against each other in many sports. But Saturday’s football game will be only the second under NCAA rules.
Early look at UAB’s next opponent: the Samford Bulldogs
The first meeting between programs separated by 3 miles of U.S. 31 since 1992
The postgame report: Jax State 23, Middle Tennessee 13
Gamecocks scored the final 13 points and rolled up 517 total yards but left points all over the field in their CUSA opener
The postgame report: Kentucky 45, South Alabama 21
Jaguars built a 21-14 lead in the second quarter before Kentucky scored 31 unanswered
Rapid Reaction: What we learned from South Alabama 21, Kentucky 45
Jags Jungle breaks down South Alabama's loss at Kroger Field
What every Blazer fan was thinking Friday night
With this defense and determination, the Blazers can build on their 24-20 win over Navy
Postgame report UAB vs. Navy: Slam, Bam, thank you Grantham
Blazers get big nights from Marlin Dean, Bam McReynolds and a relentless defense to get their first win over Navy.
Everybody wants a new zip code. Nobody wants to fix the system.
On3 reports that James Madison, Miami (Ohio) and UConn want to join the American. But what would they actually be joining?
10 things you didn't know about Saturday's MTSU-Jax State game
We dug through 101 pages of game notes so you don't have to
The Really Big Preview: South Alabama at Kentucky — Week 4
The Jaguars haven't committed a turnover all season. Kentucky's secondary has four interceptions in three games.
10 things you didn't know about Saturday's South Alabama-Kentucky game
We dug through 40 pages of game notes so you don't have to
Diehard Picks: Week 4
Forty-two games. Four sections. Every G6 game on the board.
Jags Jungle picks: South Alabama at Kentucky
The Jags Jungle panel on what to expect when South Alabama travels to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats.
Kennedy updates status of Lindsay-Martin, AD search
Kennedy said UAB has made "major progress" in KyeRon Lindsay-Martin's eligibility case and the university is close to contracting a search firm for the permanent athletic director position.
What Charles Kelly said before Jax State's CUSA opener vs. Middle Tennessee
Kelly called past success "rat poison," praised the passing game's efficiency gains and singled out safety Caleb Nix as one of the most versatile players he has coached.
BACK WHEN: Air Hackney and the flaming of the Frogs
Twenty-two years before Friday’s game against Navy, Darrell Hackney threw five touchdowns in one half and showed Birmingham what UAB football could be.
10 things you didn't know: Navy at UAB
We read every page of both teams' game notes so you don't have to. Here's what we found.
The Really Big Preview: Navy at UAB
UAB's American Conference home opener on ESPN — Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. CT
Can UAB offense pass the Navy test?
The Blazers have struggled to score points, but FAU shows the blueprint to beat the Midshipmen
Mortensen to Birmingham: 'Make a great showing' Friday night
Salute to Service, ESPN national broadcast and a full slate of promotions await Blazer Nation at Protective Stadium
UAB's defense is better than it was. Is it good enough for Navy?
Inside the numbers and trends heading into American Conference play
Jacksonville State players earn weekly CUSA honors
Caleb Nix and Tristan Lyles recognized after 31-27 win over Georgia Southern
What Gerad Parker said ahead of Troy’s game at Utah State
Parker called Bronco Mendenhall “a veteran head coach that’ll have his team ready to go get their first win.”
What Major Applewhite said ahead of South Alabama’s game at Kentucky
Applewhite called Kentucky “a great opponent” and said the Wildcats’ win at Texas A&M was unlike anything he has seen as South Alabama prepares for its first SEC road game of the season.
What Brian Newberry said ahead of Navy’s game at UAB
Newberry called UAB “extremely well-coached” and said the Blazers didn’t look out of place against Illinois as the Midshipmen prepare for Friday night’s American Conference game on ESPN.
What Alex Mortensen said ahead of the Navy game
Mortensen called the offense at Louisiana one of the poorest performances he has been involved with and previewed Friday night’s American Conference opener against Navy on ESPN.
5 Gloom-and-Doom & 5 Happy Thoughts about G6 football from Week 3
Bryan Brasher’s weekly column surveys the G6 landscape — from the Big Ten feasting on the MAC to JMU’s cross-country statement win at San Diego State.
The biggest game Kalamazoo has ever seen
Boise State, ranked No. 1 in the Diehard G6 Top 25, visits No. 2 Western Michigan in a Week 4 headliner with College Football Playoff implications.
Diehard G6 Top 25 — No. 1 Boise State visits No. 2 Western Michigan in the G6 game of the year
Three ranked-vs-ranked matchups and undefeated Tulsa’s trip to Arkansas headline a loaded Week 4.
The numbers have names
PFF grades show exactly where UAB's offense is breaking down — and point to an answer already on the roster.
'Be better for them'
UAB's defense did its job against Louisiana. Former players and fans are asking why the offense can't do the same.
Tres Bien: Jags' skill shows in win over Ohio, even without Davenport
Tres Harrison's takeaways from South Alabama's 41-36 win over Ohio
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