Mitchell's kickoff return helps UAB beat Alabama St. 24-19
Tyler Johnston III accounted for two touchdowns, Myron Mitchell scored on a 98-yard kickoff return and UAB held off Alabama State 24-19 in a season opener on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Alabama State Hornets
19
UAB Blazers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALST | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| UAB | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Legion Field (AL) · 39,165 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | W 34-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 21-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Florida A&M Rattlers | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 10-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:31 19-24
Joshua Knight 7 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:39 13-24
Kendall Parham 23 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 10:33 13-17
Nick Vogel 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:43 13-14
Myron Mitchell 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 8:01 13-7
Tyrek Allen 16 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Hunter Hanson PAT failed)
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Touchdown 8:13 7-7
Duran Bell 67 Yd Run (Hunter Hanson Kick)
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Touchdown 8:55 0-7
Tyler Johnston III 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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UAB
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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ALST 0:56
8 plays, 37 yards, 1:58 · Interception
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UAB 2:54
10 plays, 39 yards, 6:09 · Punt
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ALST 9:03
6 plays, 31 yards, 1:48 · Downs
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UAB 10:51
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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ALST 11:44
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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UAB 14:15
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:13 · Punt
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ALST 0:28
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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UAB 2:17
6 plays, 65 yards, 3:07 · Fumble
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ALST 5:31
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:31 19-24
Joshua Knight 7 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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UAB 9:46
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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ALST 11:55
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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UAB 12:53
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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UAB
3 plays, 13 yards, 0:32 · End of Half
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ALST 0:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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UAB 1:56
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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ALST 3:19
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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UAB 4:39
3 plays, 40 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:39 13-24
Kendall Parham 23 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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UAB 6:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ALST 7:34
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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UAB 10:33
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:33 13-17
Nick Vogel 46 Yd Field Goal
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ALST 11:35
4 plays, -3 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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UAB 14:16
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:55 · Downs
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ALST 2:11
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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UAB 4:12
5 plays, -3 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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ALST 6:03
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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UAB 7:43
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 13-14
Myron Mitchell 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Nick Vogel Kick)
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ALST 8:01
1 play, 16 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 13-7
Tyrek Allen 16 Yd pass from KHA'Darris Davis (Hunter Hanson PAT failed)
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UAB 8:07
0 plays, -7 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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ALST 8:07
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:13 7-7
Duran Bell 67 Yd Run (Hunter Hanson Kick)
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UAB 8:55
9 plays, 84 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:55 0-7
Tyler Johnston III 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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ALST 13:09
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:51 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
ALST
UAB
12
1st Downs
16
3-15
3rd down efficiency
1-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
260
Total Yards
290
115
Passing
114
19/32
Comp/Att
8/20
3.6
Yards per pass
5.7
145
Rushing
176
32
Rushing Attempts
46
4.5
Yards per rush
3.8
6-48
Penalties
8-72
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:09
Possession
31:51
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