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UAB lost 42-23 at Illinois after building several lengthy early drives. The recap follows Ryder Burton's connections with CJ Smith and Rod Robinson II, Jonah Delange's field goals, and the explosive Illinois plays that shaped the Thursday-night game.
UAB announced its nonconference schedule, beginning November 2 against McNeese at the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. The Blazers then start an eight-game nonconference home slate as Andy Kennedy prepares his next team.
UAB's Illinois preview introduces Alex Mortensen's first full campaign after his interim stint in 2025. The Blazers opened on the road for the first time since 2013, with the guide gathering team context and details for the programs' first meeting.
UAB used its second fall scrimmage to test specific down, distance, and field-position scenarios. Tight ends were involved in the passing game, and Marlin Dean led a productive pass rush as Alex Mortensen assessed progress and fundamentals still needing work.
The Blazers will meet McNeese in the opening-day marathon before traveling to the Greenbrier event later in November. George Washington and Rhode Island are UAB’s opponents in the West Virginia tournament.
UAB announced its two opponents for the Jacksonville Classic, held November 23-25. Both George Washington and Virginia are infrequent matchups for the Blazers, with each series having only one prior meeting.
Blazers fans can now select available seats while buying season tickets after the priority allocation process. The school’s announcement explains remaining options at Bartow Arena, including premium seating and entry-level packages.
The Blazers will face Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, Charlotte, Tulane and Wichita State twice in conference play. Rice, Tulsa and North Texas make single visits, while UTSA, South Florida and Florida Atlantic are road-only games.
Former Blazers standout Zakyia Weathersby joins Randy Norton’s coaching staff. She returns after playing professionally overseas and serving as a graduate assistant at Southern Miss, bringing experience from her own UAB career to player development.