UAB Blazers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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Jackson scores 2 TDs, leads UAB to 31-24 win over Tulsa with 39 players unavailable
Jackson put UAB ahead on a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:40 remaining, capping a 10-play, 90-yard drive. It was UAB's first lead since the 7:51 mark of the second quarter.
The win is UAB’s first road win since 2022 and comes after Daniel Mincey was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder against two teammates in a stabbing incident prior to last week's game against South Florida. UAB listed 39 players as out on Saturday, with many opting out of playing after the incident.
Kitna found Iverson Hooks for an 18-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter to put the Blazers (4-8, 2-6 American Athletic) up 7-0.
Hooks caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown. He finished the season with 72 receptions, passing Roddy White for the third-most receptions in a single season for UAB. He also finished sixth in program history with 927 receiving yards on the season.
Kitna found his second score to Brandon Hawkins Jr., tying the game at 17 in the early third quarter. Kitna was 14-of-17 passing for 166 yards.
Baylor Hayes gave the Golden Hurricane a 10-7 lead on a 1-yard pass to Jewlyen Roberts. He was 11 of 22 for 159 yards and an interception. Ajay Allen rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Braylin Presley also rushed for a score and had 46 yards rushing.
How To Watch
How can I watch UAB Blazers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane?
- TV Channel: Blazers at Golden Hurricane 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:13 | Iverson Hooks 18 Yd pass from Jalen Kitna (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:30 | Seth Morgan 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:51 | Jewlyen Roberts 1 Yd pass from Baylor Hayes (Seth Morgan Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:42 | Jonah Delange 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:32 | Braylin Presley 5 Yd Run (Seth Morgan Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:24 | Brandon Hawkins Jr. 8 Yd pass from Jalen Kitna (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:55 | Ajay Allen 22 Yd Run (Seth Morgan Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:42 | Jevon Jackson 20 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:40 | Jevon Jackson 3 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick) |
Statistics
 UAB |
 TLSA |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 9-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-4 |
| 395 | Total Yards | 357 |
| 166 | Passing | 159 |
| 14/18 | Comp/Att | 11/22 |
| 9.2 | Yards per pass | 7.2 |
| 229 | Rushing | 198 |
| 55 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 4.2 | Yards per rush | 4.7 |
| 3-27 | Penalties | 2-10 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 35:23 | Possession | 24:37 |
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