UAB survives in OT, 26-23 over Southern Miss
Spencer Brown scored the game-winning touchdown on a 17-yard run in overtime and UAB stayed undefeated in Conference USA play with a 26-23 win over Southern Miss on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
23
UAB Blazers
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| UAB | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
Legion Field (AL) · 25,618 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 23-26
Spencer Brown 17 Yd Run
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Field Goal 0:00 23-20
Parker Shaunfield 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:09 20-20
Steven Anderson 2 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Field Goal 1:49 13-20
Nick Vogel 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:47 13-17
Kailon Carter 35 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 12:35 13-10
Nick Vogel 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:40 13-7
Tyler Johnston III 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 5:23 13-0
Parker Shaunfield 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:00 10-0
Parker Shaunfield 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:09 7-0
Quez Watkins 19 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 23-26
Spencer Brown 17 Yd Run
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Field Goal 0:00 23-20
Parker Shaunfield 37 Yd Field Goal
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UAB
8 plays, 0 yards, 0:04 · END OF HALF
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USM 0:04
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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UAB 0:16
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:30 · Interception
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USM 0:46
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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UAB 1:46
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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USM 2:49
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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UAB 3:44
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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USM 5:10
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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UAB 5:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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USM 7:09
11 plays, 50 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:09 20-20
Steven Anderson 2 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UAB 11:19
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:22 · Interception
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USM 13:41
6 plays, 2 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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UAB 1:49
10 plays, 30 yards, 5:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:49 13-20
Nick Vogel 30 Yd Field Goal
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USM 7:14
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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UAB 8:47
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:47 13-17
Kailon Carter 35 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USM 11:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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UAB 12:35
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:35 13-10
Nick Vogel 32 Yd Field Goal
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USM 14:08
3 plays, -14 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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USM
1 play, 1 yard, 0:40 · End of Half
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UAB 0:40
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 13-7
Tyler Johnston III 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USM 5:23
9 plays, 24 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:23 13-0
Parker Shaunfield 38 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 8:58
4 plays, -1 yard, 2:15 · Missed FG
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USM 11:13
3 plays, -24 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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UAB 12:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Punt
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USM 13:00
12 plays, 69 yards, 4:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:00 10-0
Parker Shaunfield 33 Yd Field Goal
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UAB 2:31
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:38 · Interception
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USM 6:09
4 plays, 78 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 7-0
Quez Watkins 19 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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UAB 8:03
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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USM 11:18
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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UAB 12:54
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
USM
UAB
15
1st Downs
16
6-18
3rd down efficiency
7-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
165
Total Yards
304
160
Passing
207
16/39
Comp/Att
14/27
4.1
Yards per pass
7.7
5
Rushing
97
34
Rushing Attempts
44
0.1
Yards per rush
2.2
8-58
Penalties
7-100
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
26:58
Possession
33:02
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