ncaaf Game Recap
Blazers Down Akron 31-28 - Match Report
UAB's aerial attack produced 341 yards and the Blazers produced a 31-28 victory over Akron on Saturday at Protective Stadium.
UAB won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 58.5.
Jalen Kitna completed 30 of 45 pass attempts for 341 yards for the Blazers in the win.
Sean Patrick rushed for 81 yards for Akron, while Jordan Gant added 67 yards. Ben Finley threw for 282 yards for the Zips, while receivers Israel Polk and Myles Walker had 99 and 69 yards respectively.
Akron outgained UAB 441-422 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-21 by the Blazers.
UAB led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:02-29:58 split in that important category.
Next game, UAB takes its act on the road to face Tennessee looking for another win. For Akron, they head home to face Duquesne.