WKU (2-2 overall, 2-0 C-USA) held UAB to 13 points and intercepted quarterback Tyler Johnston III four times. Linebacker Kyle Bailey had two picks, Trae Meadows had another and Darvin collected his first interception of his football career. The Nashville native also had a sack and the second of Deangelo Malone’s sacks on Tyler Johnston sealed WKU’s victory in front of 20,304 in attendance.
UAB (3-1, 0-1) entered as the reigning C-USA champions, unbeaten and averaging 30 points per game. Saturday’s victory moved the Hilltoppers to 2-0 in conference play and reignited a sense of excitement that lacked all of last season under a different regime.