Johnston throws for 3 TDs, UAB dominates South Alabama 35-3
Tyler Johnston III threw for 313 yards and three touchdowns as UAB scored early and often to dominate South Alabama 35-3 on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
3
UAB Blazers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| UAB | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Legion Field (AL) · 27,932 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:17 3-35
Hayden Pittman 16 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 5:28 3-28
Austin Watkins 30 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 9:02 3-21
Spencer Brown 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Frankie Onate 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:33 0-14
Spencer Brown 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 0-7
Kendall Parham 67 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:05 · End of Game
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UAB 1:05
12 plays, 59 yards, 7:52 · Downs
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USA 8:57
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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UAB 11:37
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:44 · Interception
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USA 14:21
6 plays, 15 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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UAB 1:20
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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USA 4:40
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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UAB 6:17
15 plays, 82 yards, 8:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:17 3-35
Hayden Pittman 16 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA
2 plays, 60 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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UAB 0:11
4 plays, 19 yards, 0:26 · Interception
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USA 0:37
5 plays, 28 yards, 0:32 · Downs
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UAB 1:09
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:11 · Missed FG
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USA 3:20
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UAB 5:28
3 plays, 67 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:28 3-28
Austin Watkins 30 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA 6:48
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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UAB 9:02
11 plays, 74 yards, 5:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 3-21
Spencer Brown 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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UAB 4:33
11 plays, 81 yards, 5:30 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Frankie Onate 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:33 0-14
Spencer Brown 1 Yd Run (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA 10:03
4 plays, 19 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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UAB 11:00
3 plays, 80 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 0-7
Kendall Parham 67 Yd pass from Tyler Johnston III (Nick Vogel Kick)
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USA 12:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
USA
UAB
13
1st Downs
26
2-11
3rd down efficiency
9-13
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
190
Total Yards
514
83
Passing
313
8/16
Comp/Att
22/28
5.2
Yards per pass
11.2
107
Rushing
201
31
Rushing Attempts
45
3.5
Yards per rush
4.5
4-35
Penalties
4-33
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
19:57
Possession
40:03
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