Erdely rallies UAB to beat Southern Mississippi 30-12
A.J. Erdely threw for one touchdown and ran for another, rallying UAB in the second half to beat Southern Mississippi 30-12 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UAB Blazers
30
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
12
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 7 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 30 |
| USM | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 19,101 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Charlotte 49ers | W 23-12 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 10-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | vs East Carolina Pirates | W 30-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Memphis Tigers | L 13-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Samford Bulldogs | W 33-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:35 30-12
Darious Williams 41 Yd Interception Return (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 6:29 23-12
Nick Vogel 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:43 20-12
Hayden Pittman 25 Yd pass from A.J. Erdely (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 13-12
A.J. Erdely 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 8:10 7-12
Parker Shaunfield 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:20 7-9
Parker Shaunfield 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:51 7-6
Spencer Brown 2 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 14:40 0-6
Ito Smith 84 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield PAT blocked)
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USM
4 plays, 48 yards, 0:35 · End of Game
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USM 0:35
8 plays, 20 yards, 1:23 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 30-12
Darious Williams 41 Yd Interception Return (Nick Vogel Kick)
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UAB 1:58
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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USM 4:34
6 plays, 23 yards, 1:55 · Downs
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UAB 6:29
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:29 23-12
Nick Vogel 43 Yd Field Goal
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USM 9:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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UAB 11:43
5 plays, 81 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 20-12
Hayden Pittman 25 Yd pass from A.J. Erdely (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USM 13:35
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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UAB 14:39
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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USM 1:51
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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UAB 3:35
13 plays, 35 yards, 5:25 · Missed FG
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USM 9:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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UAB 11:01
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 13-12
A.J. Erdely 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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UAB
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:22 · Downs
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USM 1:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:52 · Punt
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UAB 2:14
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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USM 5:01
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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UAB 7:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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USM 8:10
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:10 7-12
Parker Shaunfield 31 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 9:58
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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USM 11:51
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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UAB
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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USM 3:20
15 plays, 62 yards, 7:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:20 7-9
Parker Shaunfield 25 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 10:51
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 7-6
Spencer Brown 2 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USM 14:40
1 play, 84 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:40 0-6
Ito Smith 84 Yd pass from Keon Howard (Parker Shaunfield PAT blocked)
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Team Stats
UAB
USM
21
1st Downs
14
10-19
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
417
Total Yards
347
208
Passing
266
16/29
Comp/Att
19/38
7.2
Yards per pass
7.0
209
Rushing
81
49
Rushing Attempts
26
4.3
Yards per rush
3.1
5-50
Penalties
5-41
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:44
Possession
26:16
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