BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Jevon Jackson rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns as UAB held off upset-minded Alabama State 52-42 Thursday night at Protective Stadium.
The teams combined for 1,034 yards of offense as UAB averaged 9.0 yards per play, while the Hornets averaged 7.0 yaards per play. The Blazers finished with 273 rushing yards and scored five touchdownson the ground, while Alabama State saw quarterback pass for 312 yards and four touchdowns while adding 119 rushing yards and another TD.
UAB quarterback Jalen Kitna passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns for the Blazers, who won their ninth consecutive season-opener.