The UAB Blazers (1-1) take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-0) at Protective Stadium on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
The Blazers played the Liberty Flames in their last outing, losing 21-14. The Eagles are coming off of a victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers by the score of 45-42. Dylan Hopkins had 114 yards on 10-of-15 passing (66.7%) for the Blazers in that matchup against the Flames, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Dewayne McBride ran for 177 yards on 20 carries (8.9 yards per carry) and one touchdown. Trea Shropshire had 56 yards on one catch (56.0 per reception) in that game. Kyle Vantrease’s showing for the Eagles against the Cornhuskers included 37-of-56 passing for 409 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He rushed two times for 7 yards and one touchdown. Gerald Green carried the ball 10 times for 132 yards (13.2 yards per attempt) with two touchdowns. Derwin Burgess Jr. caught 12 passes for 119 yards (9.9 yards per catch).
The Blazers (-12) are double-digit favorites against the Eagles. The over/under is 56.5 points.
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