Samford Bulldogs at UAB Blazers
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UAB needs the 4th quarter to pull away from Samford in 33-14 victory
The Blazers had their hands full until a 17-point fourth quarter sealed it.
Bam McReynolds' 28-yard touchdown run and Burton's 31-yard scoring pass to CJ Smith with 2:58 left made it 30-14.
UAB scored first with Delange's 44-yard field goal on the game's first drive. Gabarri Johnson threw a four-yard touchdown to Marquise Henderson to put the Bulldogs ahead 7-3. Before the end of the first quarter, EJ Reid ran it in from 36 yards out to put the Blazers in front 10-7.
In the second, Delange added to UAB's lead with a 46-yard field goal. On the move to extend the lead, Samford's LaShong Young forced a fumble on running back Rod Robinson II before Jalen Nelson completed the scoop-and-score, returning it 95 yards for a 14-13 Bulldogs lead.
UAB recaptured the lead six minutes into the second with a 23-yard field goal for a 16-14 lead.
Johnson threw for 140 yards and a touchdown for Samford but was picked off by UAB's Ike Esonwune, Jeremiah Jordan and Delvon Gulley.
UAB: Heads to Tennessee to take on American Conference foe Memphis on Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Samford Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Blazers 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 13:04 | Jonah Delange 44 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 4:49 | Marquise Henderson 4 Yd pass from Gabarri Johnson (Ty Ippolito Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:20 | EJ Reid 36 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:55 | Jonah Delange 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:36 | Jalen Nelson 95 Yd Fumble Return (Ty Ippolito Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:07 | Jonah Delange 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 12:37 | Bam McReynolds 28 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:58 | CJ Smith 31 Yd pass from Ryder Burton (Jonah Delange Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:24 | Jonah Delange 26 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 SAM |
 UAB |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 3-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 230 | Total Yards | 400 |
| 140 | Passing | 152 |
| 17/29 | Comp/Att | 9/19 |
| 4.8 | Yards per pass | 8.0 |
| 90 | Rushing | 248 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 51 |
| 3.6 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 7-55 | Penalties | 4-34 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:15 | Possession | 33:45 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 22,126 · Capacity:
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