Samford Bulldogs at UAB Blazers
The UAB Blazers beat the Samford Bulldogs 33-14 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Venue
- Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
- Kickoff
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 3:30 PM ET
- Broadcast
- ESPN+
Team stats
| SAM | UAB | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Samford Bulldogs leaders
- Passing Yards: Gabarri Johnson, 17/29, 140 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing Yards: Ken Cherry, 6 CAR, 34 YDS
- Receiving Yards: Marquise Henderson, 5 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD
UAB Blazers leaders
- Passing Yards: Ryder Burton, 8/18, 139 YDS, 1 TD
- Rushing Yards: Rod Robinson II, 14 CAR, 75 YDS
- Receiving Yards: CJ Smith, 2 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD