Memphis Dominates UAB 53-18 Behind Fourth-Quarter Surge
Memphis overwhelmed UAB 53-18 on Saturday, with the Tigers pulling away decisively in the fourth quarter to cover the 16.5-point spread. The home team scored 28 points in the final period alone, turning a competitive game into a rout.
UAB's offense managed only 18 points despite a strong aerial performance from quarterback Iverson Hooks, who completed a 71-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Holt-Bennett—the game's most impactful play by EPA. Holt-Bennett led all receivers with 74 yards. However, UAB's inability to sustain drives proved costly, including an early fumble recovery by Memphis's Javon Denis that stalled momentum.
Memphis controlled the game from start to finish, scoring 11 points in the first quarter and never trailing. The Tigers' defense was particularly disruptive, creating several game-changing plays, though Seth Henigan led the Memphis rushing attack with just 8 yards, indicating a pass-heavy offensive approach.
The contest exceeded the 63-point over-under, finishing with 71 total points. Memphis's dominant performance improves their Week 12 record while UAB faces a significant setback in conference play.
AI-generated recap · Sep 3, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAB | 0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
 Memphis | 11 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 53 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | UAB | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 28-44 | 23-34 |
| Pass Yards | 324 | 299 |
| Rush Yards | 28 | 227 |
| Total Yards | 352 | 526 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 7-15 | 5-10 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 5-40 |
| Possession | 25:37 | 34:23 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 14 yds to the MEM 39 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Anthony Landphere for 4 yds to the MEM 43
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 3 yds to the MEM 46
Seth Henigan pass complete to Demeer Blankumsee for 37 yds to the UAB 17 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 5 yds to the UAB 12
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 10 yds to the UAB 2 for a 1ST down
Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Caden Costa Pass to Colby Cox for Two-Point Conversion)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Kam Shanks for 3 yds to the UAB 28
Lee Beebe Jr. run for no gain to the UAB 28
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Corri Milliner for 41 yds to the MEM 31 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Bryce Damous for 18 yds to the MEM 13 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna run for 4 yds to the MEM 9
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the MEM 10 fumbled, recovered by MEM Javon Denis J. Denis return for 0 yds
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Seth Henigan pass complete to Brendan Doyle for 12 yds to the MEM 22 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Anthony Landphere for 29 yds to the UAB 49 for a 1ST down
(06:55) HENIGAN, Seth scrambles to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the UAB49, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:50. PENALTY MEM Face mask on BRELAND, Malachi UAB Unnecessary Roughness on BRYANT, Sirad , Offsetting penalties [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 7 yds to the UAB 42
Seth Henigan run for 4 yds to the UAB 38 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
(05:21) HENIGAN, Seth pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DRAKE, Koby broken up by JONES, Tyjon at the UAB14, clock 05:16. PENALTY UAB Pass Interference on JONES, Tyjon enforced 15 yards to the UAB23 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
(05:15) HENIGAN, Seth pass to the left complete for 11 yards to DRAKE, Koby caught at the UAB12 and advanced to the UAB12 (WATSON, Tariq), clock 05:11. PENALTY MEM Ineligible Receiver Downfield on Pass on ADAMS, Chris enforced 5 yards from the UAB23 to the UAB28 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 5 yds to the UAB 23
Seth Henigan run for no gain to the UAB 23
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Tristian Vandenberg 41 yd FG GOOD
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 1 yd to the UAB 26
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Trace Campbell for 1 yd to the UAB 27
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
UAB Penalty, False Start (TEAM) to the UAB 22
Patrick Foley punt for 36 yds , Koby Drake returns for 4 yds to the MEM 46
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
Seth Henigan run for no gain to the 50 yard line
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Joshua Sloan punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Kam Shanks at the UAB 10
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 2 yds to the UAB 12
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 7 yds to the UAB 19
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 2 yds to the UAB 21 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Lee Beebe Jr. for 6 yds to the UAB 27
Jalen Kitna sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the UAB 20 Jalen Kitna fumbled, recovered by MEM Matt Hudson , return for 0 yards
Jamari Hawkins run for 10 yds to the UAB 10 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Demeer Blankumsee for 6 yds to the UAB 4
Mario Anderson Jr. run for no gain to the UAB 4
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Tristian Vandenberg 22 Yard Field Goal Missed
Lee Witherspoon run for a loss of 1 yard to the UAB 19
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Corri Milliner for 5 yds to the UAB 24
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Patrick Foley punt for 45 yds , Koby Drake returns for 16 yds to the MEM 47
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Seth Henigan pass complete to Koby Drake for 17 yds to the UAB 36 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 7 yds to the UAB 29
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 6 yds to the UAB 23 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Roc Taylor for 3 yds to the UAB 20
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 3 yds to the UAB 17
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 4 yds to the UAB 13 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 3 yds to the UAB 10
Seth Henigan pass complete to Anthony Landphere for 10 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 11 yds to the UAB 41 for a 1ST down
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 3 yds to the UAB 44
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
(05:25) KITNA, Jalen pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for MILLINER, Corri thrown to the MEM30, clock 05:22. PENALTY MEM Pass Interference on ROSS, Davion enforced 15 yards to the MEM41 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Iverson Hooks for 13 yds to the MEM 28 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 3 yds to the MEM 25
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 12 yds to the MEM 13 for a 1ST down
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 2 yds to the MEM 11
Jalen Kitna run for 1 yd to the MEM 10
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Kam Shanks for 10 yds for a TD (T. McDonald Run For Two-point Conversion)
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Memphis Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the MEM 20
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 6 yds to the MEM 26
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Joshua Sloan punt for 56 yds, downed at the UAB 18
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 7 yds to the UAB 25
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Kam Shanks for 12 yds to the UAB 37 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 20 yds to the MEM 43 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna sacked by William Whitlow Jr. for a loss of 5 yards to the MEM 48
Jalen Kitna pass intercepted Kourtlan Marsh return for no gain to the MEM 28
Seth Henigan pass complete to Greg Desrosiers Jr. for 6 yds to the MEM 34
Seth Henigan pass complete to Koby Drake for 25 yds to the UAB 41 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
End of 2nd Quarter
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 1 yd to the UAB 36
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for a loss of 7 yards to the UAB 30
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Patrick Foley punt for 53 yds , Koby Drake returns for 38 yds to the UAB 45
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 1 yd to the UAB 44
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Seth Henigan pass complete to Roc Taylor for 7 yds to the UAB 37
Seth Henigan run for 4 yds to the UAB 33 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Koby Drake for 14 yds to the UAB 19 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan pass complete to Greg Desrosiers Jr. for 19 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Dallas Payne for 6 yds to the UAB 31
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Lee Beebe Jr. for 10 yds to the UAB 41 for a 1ST down
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 6 yds to the UAB 47
Jalen Kitna sacked by Devin Baldwin for a loss of 6 yards to the UAB 41
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Corri Milliner for 28 yds to the MEM 31 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Terrell McDonald for 10 yds to the MEM 21 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
UAB Penalty, Delay Of Game (TEAM) to the MEM 26
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Kam Shanks for 12 yds to the MEM 14
Jonah Delange 32 yd FG GOOD
Seth Henigan pass complete to Roc Taylor for 17 yds to the MEM 42 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for a loss of 2 yards to the MEM 40
Seth Henigan pass complete to Brady Kluse for 17 yds to the UAB 43 for a 1ST down
(04:52) HENIGAN, Seth pass to the right incomplete thrown to the UAB30, clock 04:47. PENALTY MEM Holding on BRELAND, Malachi enforced 10 yards from the UAB43 to the MEM47 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Seth Henigan pass incomplete
Seth Henigan pass complete to Roc Taylor for 1 yd to the MEM 48
Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 20 yds to the UAB 32 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 10 yds to the UAB 22 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 6 yds to the UAB 16
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 6 yds to the UAB 10 for a 1ST down
Seth Henigan run for no gain to the UAB 10
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 8 yds to the UAB 2
Seth Henigan pass complete to Anthony Landphere for 2 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Iverson Hooks pass complete to Malachi Holt-Bennett for 71 yds for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Bryce Damous for no gain to the MEM 4
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 3 yds to the MEM 1
Terrell McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonah Delange KICK)
Noah Grant kickoff for 62 yds , Greg Desrosiers Jr. return for 25 yds to the MEM 33
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 4 yds to the MEM 37
Seth Henigan pass complete to Mario Anderson Jr. for 4 yds to the MEM 41
Seth Henigan pass complete to Brady Kluse for 34 yds to the UAB 25 for a 1ST down
Brandon Thomas run for 14 yds to the UAB 11 for a 1ST down
Brandon Thomas run for 8 yds to the UAB 3
Seth Henigan pass complete to Jamauri Chislom for 3 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Malachi Holt-Bennett for 3 yds to the UAB 28
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Trace Campbell for a loss of 6 yards to the UAB 22
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Patrick Foley punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Koby Drake at the MEM 34
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 16 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 7 yds to the UAB 43
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 5 yds to the UAB 38 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 9 yds to the UAB 29
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 4 yds to the UAB 25 for a 1ST down
Greg Desrosiers Jr. run for 5 yds to the UAB 20
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 9 yds to the UAB 11 for a 1ST down
Mario Anderson Jr. run for 11 yds for a TD (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Kam Shanks for 7 yds to the UAB 32
Lee Beebe Jr. run for 1 yd to the UAB 33
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 13 yds to the UAB 46 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 21 yds to the MEM 33 for a 1ST down
Jalen Kitna pass incomplete
Jalen Kitna pass intercepted AJ Watts return for 79 yds to the UAB 21
Makari Bodiford run for 7 yds to the UAB 14
Makari Bodiford run for 5 yds to the UAB 9 for a 1ST down
Makari Bodiford run for 5 yds to the UAB 4
Harris Boyd run for 4 yds for a TD UAB Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Yards) to the UAB 0 (Tristian Vandenberg KICK)
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Solomon Beebe for 5 yds to the UAB 30
Jalen Kitna pass complete to Amare Thomas for 2 yds to the UAB 32