What a journey it has been for the UAB Blazers.
The school ceased to have a football program in the 2015-16 seasons, with school president Ray Watts saying in December 2014 it wasn't sustainable to continue the program. But the Blazers returned ahead of the 2017 season and on Tuesday night won the first bowl game in program history.
Led by a monstrous night from wide receiver Xavier Ubosi, the Blazers defeated Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl 37-13. Ubosi couldn't be stopped, catching seven passes for 227 yards and three scores, while quarterback Tyler Johnston III threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns.