UConn Dominates UAB 38-19 Behind Strong First Half
UConn defeated UAB 38-19 on Saturday in Week 10, with the Huskies controlling the game through three quarters before a scoreless fourth period. UConn built a commanding lead by halftime, scoring 24 points through the first two quarters while holding UAB scoreless. The Blazers managed six points in the third quarter but couldn't mount a serious comeback, adding 13 points in the fourth when the outcome was already decided.
UConn's defense was the difference-maker early, forcing turnovers and disrupting UAB's offensive rhythm. The Huskies scored on a 39-yard pass from Joe Fagnano to Skyler Bell in the third quarter to extend their advantage. UAB's Jalen Kitna completed nine passes, with BJ Hawkins Jr. leading the receiving corps with 89 yards, while UConn's Victor Rosa rushed for nine yards. The game stayed under the 61.5 over-under, and UConn covered the 10.5-point spread. Despite 11 lead changes suggesting competitive moments, UConn's early dominance proved decisive in the comfortable victory.
AI-generated recap · Aug 1, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAB | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
 UConn | 7 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | UAB | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 24-36 | 23-30 |
| Pass Yards | 218 | 267 |
| Rush Yards | 154 | 107 |
| Total Yards | 372 | 374 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 7-14 | 8-12 |
| Penalties | 5-57 | 5-55 |
| Possession | 31:09 | 28:51 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush left for 10 yards gain to the UConn32 (#20 A.Brown), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #80 J.Neider caught at UConn37, for 5 yards to the UConn37 (#14 J.Vessel)
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush right for 6 yards gain to the UConn43 (#99 E.Smalls), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano sacked for loss of 5 yards to the UConn38 (#99 E.Smalls)
Shotgun #15 T.Smith rush right for 21 yards gain to the UAB41 (#20 A.Brown), 1ST DOWN
Shotgun #15 T.Smith rush right for 6 yards gain to the UAB35 (#0 D.Hightower; #4 A.Morrison)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #1 S.Bell caught at UAB38, for 10 yards to the UAB25 (#20 A.Brown), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano sacked for loss of 4 yards to the UAB29 (#34 J.Allen)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #1 S.Bell caught at UAB30, for 8 yards to the UAB21 (#59 C.Burge)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #21 M.Greaves caught at UAB25, for 1 yard to the UAB20 (#20 A.Brown; #5 E.Toussom)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete short middle to #81 L.Hansen thrown to UAB10, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush left for 4 yards gain to the UAB24 (#32 O.Diomande)
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.Kitna pass incomplete short middle to #5 K.Brown thrown to UAB35
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.Kitna pass complete short middle to #6 B.Hawkins Jr. caught at UAB30, for 7 yards to the UAB31 (#2 D.Pringle), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UAB34 (#92 S.Wright; #32 O.Diomande)
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush right for 17 yards gain to the UConn49 (#58 A.Harris Jr.), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush right for 9 yards gain to the UConn40 (#13 C.Chadwick)
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush left for 18 yards gain to the UConn22 (#2 D.Pringle), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 I.Jacobs rush left for 1 yard gain to the UConn21 (#32 O.Diomande)
No Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.Kitna pass intercepted by #13 C.Chadwick at UConn08 QB hurried by #32 O.Diomande #13 C.Chadwick return 9 yards to the UConn17 (#17 E.Lagg)
Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete short left to #1 S.Bell thrown to UConn22
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush middle for 9 yards gain to the UConn26 (#20 A.Brown)
No Huddle #2 J.Fagnano rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UConn28 (#29 T.McDaniel), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush left for 5 yards gain to the UConn33 (#0 D.Hightower)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #1 S.Bell caught at UConn43, for 18 yards to the UAB49 (#20 A.Brown), 1ST DOWN, PENALTY UAB Offside declined
Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #21 M.Greaves caught at UAB49, for 0 yards to the UAB49 (#6 C.Pitcher; #5 E.Toussom)
PENALTY UConn Illegal Substitution 5 yards from UAB49 to UConn46. NO PLAY
Shotgun #15 T.Smith rush right for 2 yards gain to the UConn48 (#6 C.Pitcher)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short right to #80 J.Neider caught at UAB34, for 26 yards to the UAB26 (#20 A.Brown), 1ST DOWN
Skyler Bell 26 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the UAB26 (#3 D.Brinson; #6 B.Parham)
Shotgun #7 J.Kitna pass complete short left to #0 I.Hooks caught at UAB24, for 2 yards to the UAB28 (#7 M.McLean; #5 A.Key)
#27 P.Foley punt 39 yards to the UConn33 #19 J.Harper return 0 yards to the UConn33, End Of Play
Shotgun #7 J.Kitna pass incomplete short right to #85 A.Ferguson thrown to UAB45 QB hurried by #32 O.Diomande
Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush right for 3 yards gain to the UConn36 (#99 E.Smalls)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete deep left to #6 R.Murphy thrown to UAB39, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY UAB Pass Interference (#11 P.Fisher) 15 yards from UConn36 to UAB49, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
No Huddle-Shotgun #22 V.Rosa rush left for 6 yards gain to the UAB43 (#1 S.Bryant)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #86 A.Honig caught at UAB36, for 11 yards to the UAB32 (#0 D.Hightower), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #22 V.Rosa rush right for 3 yards gain to the UAB29 (#15 J.Rogers)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete deep right to #1 S.Bell thrown to UAB02
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #6 R.Murphy caught at UAB24, for 14 yards to the UAB15 (#1 S.Bryant), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush right for 0 yards to the UAB15 (#5 E.Toussom)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #80 J.Neider caught at UAB01, for 14 yards to the UAB01 (#24 T.Watson), 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush middle for 0 yards to the UAB01 (#99 E.Smalls; #2 E.Odinjor)
Cam Edwards 1 Yd Run (Chris Freeman Kick)
Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass intercepted by #13 C.Chadwick at UAB37, End Of Play
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #11 J.Vereen caught at UAB45, for 8 yards to the UAB42 (#0 D.Hightower; #12 T.McNichols)
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #11 J.Vereen caught at UAB35, for 10 yards to the UAB32 (#20 A.Brown; #11 P.Fisher)
#28 C.Freeman field goal attempt from 50 yards GOOD (H: #17 C.Stutz, LS: #47 Z.Christinat), clock 08:44
Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UAB35 (#99 E.Smalls) PENALTY UConn Personal Foul (#73 W.Hoeh) 15 yards from UAB35 to UAB50
Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush left for 2 yards gain to the UAB27 (#13 C.Chadwick)
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush middle for 8 yards gain to the UAB35, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 N.Rogers pass complete short right to #3 I.Jacobs caught at UAB34, for 0 yards to the UAB35 (#32 O.Diomande)
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton sacked for loss of 16 yards to the UAB19 (#58 A.Harris Jr.) PENALTY UAB Holding declined
(06:21) Shotgun #15 R.Burton sacked for loss of 14 yards to the UAB05 (#11 D.Branch)
(05:42) #27 P.Foley punt 46 yards to the UConn49 #19 J.Harper return 37 yards to the UAB14 (#34 J.Allen; #0 D.Hightower)
(05:22) Shotgun #15 T.Smith rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UAB11 (#14 J.Vessel)
(04:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UAB09 (#2 E.Odinjor)
Skyler Bell 9 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
(03:55) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 13 yards gain to the UAB38 (#3 D.Brinson) PENALTY UAB Holding (#75 C.Perez) 10 yards from UAB25 to UAB15. NO PLAY
(03:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush middle for 12 yards gain to the UAB27 (#13 C.Chadwick; #32 O.Diomande)
(02:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #6 B.Hawkins Jr. caught at UAB30, for 7 yards to the UAB34 (#3 D.Brinson), out of bounds
(02:08) No Huddle #4 J.Jackson rush right for 10 yards gain to the UAB44 (#7 M.McLean), 1ST DOWN
(01:55) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 10 yards gain to the UConn46 (#32 O.Diomande; #7 M.McLean), 1ST DOWN
(01:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UConn43 (#6 B.Parham; #55 V.Carroll-Jackson)
(00:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 I.Jacobs rush middle for 6 yards gain to the UConn37 (#32 O.Diomande)
(00:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 I.Jacobs rush middle for 5 yards gain to the UConn32 (#89 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
(00:25) Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush right for 13 yards gain to the UConn19, out of bounds at UConn19, 1ST DOWN
(00:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete short middle to #1 C.Milliner thrown to UConn00 QB hurried by #92 S.Wright
(00:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete short left to #1 C.Milliner thrown to UConn00 broken up by #2 D.Pringle, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
(00:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #17 E.Lagg caught at UConn15, for 6 yards to the UConn13 (#2 D.Pringle)
(00:05) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete short left thrown to UConn10 broken up by #32 O.Diomande QB hurried by #58 A.Harris Jr.
Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush left for 3 yards gain to the UAB28 (#13 C.Chadwick)
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete short left to #6 B.Hawkins Jr. thrown to UAB39
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #1 C.Milliner caught at UAB33, for 5 yards to the UAB33, End Of Play
No Huddle #15 R.Burton rush middle for 4 yards gain to the UAB37 (#92 S.Wright; #55 V.Carroll-Jackson), 1ST DOWN
#15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #17 E.Lagg caught at UAB38, for 8 yards to the UAB45 (#6 B.Parham; #2 D.Pringle)
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush middle for 1 yard gain to the UAB46 (#32 O.Diomande; #94 M.Hoffman)
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush right for 1 yard loss to the UAB45 (#21 L.Molette III)
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete deep left to #1 C.Milliner thrown to UConn32 broken up by #13 C.Chadwick, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
(11:09) Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short right to #81 L.Hansen caught at UAB45, for 6 yards to the UAB39 (#29 T.McDaniel)
(10:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush left for 3 yards gain to the UAB36 (#29 T.McDaniel; #99 E.Smalls)
(09:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush middle for 6 yards gain (3) to the UAB30 (#12 T.McNichols) PENALTY UConn Holding (#73 W.Hoeh) 10 yards from UAB33 to UAB43
(09:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short left to #1 S.Bell caught at UAB43, for 11 yards to the UAB32 (#0 D.Hightower), 1ST DOWN
(08:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush left for 9 yards gain to the UAB23 (#0 D.Hightower) PENALTY UAB Personal Foul (#1 S.Bryant) 12 yards from UAB23 to UAB11, 1ST DOWN
(08:45) Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short middle to #81 L.Hansen caught at UAB10, for 5 yards to the UAB06 (#0 D.Hightower; #10 J.Cheek)
Juice Vereen 6 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
(07:56) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #88 J.Sivley caught at UAB25, for 7 yards to the UAB32 (#3 D.Brinson; #7 M.McLean)
Brandon Hawkins Jr. 68 Yd pass from Ryder Burton (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
(07:12) Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete deep right to #1 S.Bell thrown to UAB34
(07:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #44 O.Lundberg Coleman rush left for 5 yards gain to the UConn33 (#14 J.Vessel)
(06:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete deep right to #1 S.Bell caught at UAB45, for 28 yards to the UAB39 (#14 J.Vessel), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
(06:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush right for 0 yards to the UAB39 (#9 D.Warren)
(05:24) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete deep right to #13 C.Parker thrown to UAB10 broken up by #13 T.Crumpley
Skyler Bell 39 Yd pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman Kick)
(05:10) Shotgun #4 J.Jackson rush right for 5 yards gain to the UAB30 (#92 S.Wright; #32 O.Diomande)
(04:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete deep right to #1 C.Milliner thrown to UConn50
(04:38) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #6 B.Hawkins Jr. caught at UAB35, for 7 yards to the UAB37 (#7 M.McLean), 1ST DOWN
(04:07) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short left to #0 I.Hooks caught at UAB45, for 14 yards to the UConn49 (#13 C.Chadwick), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
(03:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush middle for 5 yards gain to the UConn44 (#32 O.Diomande; #55 V.Carroll-Jackson)
PENALTY UAB False Start (#85 A.Ferguson) 5 yards from UConn44 to UConn49. NO PLAY
(02:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UConn46, End Of Play
(02:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #85 A.Ferguson caught at UConn39, for 7 yards to the UConn39 (#32 O.Diomande), 1ST DOWN
(01:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton sacked for loss of 5 yards to the UConn44 (#32 O.Diomande)
(01:04) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #3 I.Jacobs caught at UConn39, for 7 yards to the UConn37 (#13 C.Chadwick; #5 A.Key)
(00:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton sacked for loss of 6 yards to the UConn43 (#13 C.Chadwick)
Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass intercepted by #13 C.Chadwick at UConn22 QB hurried by #32 O.Diomande, End Of Play
Shotgun #15 T.Smith rush left for 3 yards gain to the UConn25 (#10 J.Cheek)
Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete short middle to #1 S.Bell thrown to UConn36
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass incomplete deep left to #21 M.Greaves thrown to UAB49 broken up by #12 T.McNichols
#17 C.Stutz punt 46 yards to the UAB29 #0 I.Hooks return 12 yards to the UAB41 (#32 O.Diomande)
(13:30) Shotgun #16 N.Rogers rush middle for 10 yards gain to the UConn49 (#7 M.McLean), 1ST DOWN
(13:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #16 N.Rogers rush middle for 12 yards gain to the UConn37 fumbled by #16 N.Rogers at UConn45 forced by #55 V.Carroll-Jackson recovered by UAB #3 I.Jacobs at UConn37, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
(12:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #11 S.Beebe caught at UConn32, for 5 yards to the UConn32 (#11 D.Branch)
Brandon Hawkins Jr. 32 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
(12:01) Shotgun #21 M.Greaves rush right for 10 yards gain to the UConn35 (#13 T.Crumpley), 1ST DOWN
(11:16) Shotgun #21 M.Greaves rush left for 1 yard gain to the UConn36 (#55 J.Peterson; #29 T.McDaniel)
(10:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush middle for 4 yards gain to the UConn40 (#7 P.Royster)
(09:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short right to #80 J.Neider caught at UConn40, for 8 yards to the UConn48 (#10 J.Cheek), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
(09:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 C.Edwards rush left for 7 yards gain to the UAB45 (#55 J.Peterson; #10 J.Cheek)
(08:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short right to #80 J.Neider caught at UAB45, for 2 yards to the UAB43 (#10 J.Cheek; #13 T.Crumpley) PENALTY UConn Holding (#5 S.Porter) 10 yards from UAB43 to UConn47
(08:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano pass complete short right to #81 L.Hansen caught at UConn49, for 2 yards to the UConn49 (#5 E.Toussom), out of bounds
(07:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Fagnano sacked for loss of 8 yards to the UConn41 (#5 E.Toussom) PENALTY UConn Illegal Formation declined
(07:07) #17 C.Stutz punt 41 yards to the UAB18 #0 I.Hooks return 0 yards to the UAB18 (#18 K.Hicks)
(06:57) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #5 K.Brown caught at UAB20, for 6 yards to the UAB24 (#6 B.Parham)
(06:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #1 C.Milliner caught at UAB26, for 4 yards to the UAB28 QB hurried by #89 T.Jones (#94 M.Hoffman), 1ST DOWN
(05:55) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short middle to #1 C.Milliner caught at UAB35, for 11 yards to the UAB39 (#7 M.McLean), 1ST DOWN
(05:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short left to #0 I.Hooks caught at UAB36, for 9 yards to the UAB48 (#7 M.McLean)
(04:40) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UConn49 (#32 O.Diomande), 1ST DOWN
(04:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #85 A.Ferguson caught at UConn50, for 10 yards to the UConn39 (#3 D.Brinson), 1ST DOWN
(03:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UConn36, End Of Play
(03:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #5 K.Brown caught at UConn30, for 6 yards to the UConn30, End Of Play
(02:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 S.Beebe rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UConn27 (#9 A.Renwick), 1ST DOWN
(01:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #5 K.Brown caught at UConn27, for 0 yards to the UConn27 QB hurried by #92 S.Wright and #55 V.Carroll-Jackson, End Of Play
(01:50) Shotgun #15 R.Burton sacked for loss of 10 yards to the UConn37 (#58 A.Harris Jr.)
(01:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short right to #1 C.Milliner caught at UConn33, for 6 yards to the UConn31 (#58 A.Harris Jr.)
(00:28) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete deep right to #1 C.Milliner caught at UConn00, for 0 yards to the UConn31 QB hurried by #3 D.Brinson and #21 L.Molette III PENALTY UConn Personal Foul (#21 L.Molette III) 15 yards from UConn31 to UConn16, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
(00:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass complete short left to #0 I.Hooks caught at UConn13, for 3 yards to the UConn13 (#20 O.Gilbert)
(00:12) Shotgun #15 R.Burton pass incomplete short middle to #3 I.Jacobs thrown to UConn10 QB hurried by #20 O.Gilbert
Kaleb Brown 13 Yd pass from Ryder Burton (Jonah Delange Kick)
PENALTY UConn UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (#17 T.Williams) 12 yards from UConn25 to UConn13. NO PLAY
(00:00) Kneel down by #2 J.Fagnano at UConn38 for loss of 2 yards