Johnston throws 4 TD passes, UAB beats Akron 31-20
Tyler Johnston III passed for 319 yards and four touchdowns, including a 76-yarder to Myron Mitchell, and UAB held off Akron 31-20 on Saturday in the programs' first gridiron meeting.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UAB Blazers
31
Akron Zips
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| AKR | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:42 31-20
SCIPPIO, Timothy 7 yd pass from NELSON, Kato (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick)
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Touchdown 11:04 31-13
STEWART, Nate 6 yd pass from NELSON, Kato (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick)
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Touchdown 9:28 24-6
Myron Mitchell 76 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 12:50 22-6
Austin Watkins 40 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 4:57 17-6
Austin Watkins 28 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 12:08 10-6
Nick Vogel 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:26 7-6
Kendall Parham 49 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 11:13 0-6
SANDS, Deltron 1 yd run (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick failed)
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UAB
1 play, 0 yards, 0:03 · END OF HALF
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UAB 0:03
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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AKR 2:42
3 plays, -11 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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UAB 3:32
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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AKR 4:42
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:42 31-20
SCIPPIO, Timothy 7 yd pass from NELSON, Kato (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick)
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UAB 7:58
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:18 · Missed FG
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UAB 9:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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AKR 11:04
8 plays, 59 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:04 31-13
STEWART, Nate 6 yd pass from NELSON, Kato (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick)
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UAB 14:07
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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AKR 1:24
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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UAB 3:04
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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AKR 5:40
8 plays, 19 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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Touchdown 9:28 24-6
Myron Mitchell 76 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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AKR 9:40
6 plays, 51 yards, 3:10 · Downs
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UAB 12:50
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 22-6
Austin Watkins 40 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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AKR
6 plays, 47 yards, 0:42 · Missed FG
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UAB 0:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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AKR 2:23
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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UAB 4:05
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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AKR 4:19
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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UAB 4:57
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 17-6
Austin Watkins 28 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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AKR 6:11
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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UAB 9:25
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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AKR 9:52
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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UAB 12:08
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:08 10-6
Nick Vogel 39 Yd Field Goal
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AKR 14:11
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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UAB 0:26
6 plays, 88 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 7-6
Kendall Parham 49 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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AKR 2:46
5 plays, 34 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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UAB 5:48
11 plays, 61 yards, 5:25 · Missed FG
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AKR 11:13
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:13 0-6
SANDS, Deltron 1 yd run (FITSCHEN, Jerry kick failed)
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Team Stats
UAB
AKR
15
1st Downs
16
4-14
3rd down efficiency
4-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
402
Total Yards
393
319
Passing
359
15/24
Comp/Att
25/45
13.3
Yards per pass
8.0
83
Rushing
34
34
Rushing Attempts
29
2.4
Yards per rush
1.2
4-35
Penalties
6-56
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:37
Possession
32:23
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