Memphis 24, at UAB 31

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — In a stunning upset that defied pregame projections, the UAB Blazers handed the previously undefeated Memphis Tigers their first loss of the season with a 31-24 victory on Saturday at Protective Stadium. A crowd of 19,037 watched as UAB quarterback Ryder Burton delivered a masterful performance, connecting with receiver Iverson Hooks for three touchdowns, including the game-winning 20-yard strike with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Blazers, who entered the game as 21.5-point underdogs despite being installed as the pregame favorite by oddsmakers, improved their record to 2-4. The sixth-ranked Tigers, who… Read more...