South Florida (7-3) at UAB (3-7) – Game Preview
Date & Time: November 22 at 3 p.m. EST
How to Watch: ESPN+
Key Stats
UAB Offense
- Overall: 407.4 yards per game (53rd in FBS)
- Passing: 277 yards per game (23rd)
- Rushing: 130.4 yards per game (99th)
- Scoring: 26.8 points per game (72nd)
UAB Defense
- Overall: 418.9 yards per game (116th in FBS)
- Passing: 227.9 yards per game (83rd)
- Rushing: 191 yards per game (121st)
- Scoring: 38.7 points per game (135th)
South Florida Offense
- Overall: 492.3 yards per game (4th in FBS)
- Passing: 268.1 yards per game (28th)
- Rushing: 224.2 yards per game (11th)
- Scoring: 41.6 points per game (5th)
South Florida Defense
- Overall: 398.3 yards per game (95th in FBS)
- Passing: 266.4 yards per game (123rd)
- Rushing: 131.9 yards per game (45th)
- Scoring: 25.9 points per game (79th)
Additional Stats
UAB ranks 134th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 49.2% of the time. In contrast, South Florida ranks 27th on offense, converting on 46.2% of third downs.
UAB holds the 134th spot in FBS with a -12 turnover margin, while South Florida boasts a +6 margin, ranked 22nd.
Defensively, UAB is 120th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 90.7% of trips. Meanwhile, South Florida’s red zone offense is ranked 20th, scoring on 91.7% of red zone opportunities.
South Florida averages just 25:05 in time of possession (135th in FBS), compared to UAB’s 30:33, which is 50th-ranked.
Team Leaders
UAB
- Passing: Jalen Kitna – 2,066 yards, 11 TDs, 7 INTs, 66.8% completion percentage
- Rushing: Jevon Jackson – 751 yards on 128 carries, 3 TDs
- Receiving: Iverson Hooks – 735 yards on 57 catches, 6 TDs
South Florida
- Passing: Byrum Brown – 2,530 yards, 21 TDs, 7 INTs, 65.4% completion percentage
- Rushing: Byrum Brown – 841 yards on 146 carries, 11 TDs
- Receiving: Keshaun Singleton – 659 yards on 38 catches, 6 TDs
Last Game Recap
UAB: UAB fell 53-24 to North Texas on Saturday, Nov. 15. Quarterback Jalen Kitna led with 281 yards on 26-of-45 passing (57.8%) for one touchdown and two interceptions. Running back Jevon Jackson carried the ball 16 times for 159 yards and added three receptions for eight yards. Wide receiver BJ Hawkins Jr. had six receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown.
South Florida: South Florida narrowly lost 41-38 to Navy on Saturday, Nov. 15. Quarterback Byrum Brown thrown for 327 yards on 23-of-32 passing (71.9%) with two touchdowns and one interception. Brown also rushed 17 times for 136 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Alvon Isaac contributed with seven carries for 32 yards and one reception for eight yards. Jeremiah Koger topped the receiving corps with 112 yards on nine catches, including one touchdown.
Next Game
- UAB travels to Tulsa on November 29.
- South Florida hosts Rice on November 29.
By The Associated Press
