The UAB Blazers will take on the Liberty Flames at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday at Williams Stadium. UAB was 9-4 last season and is coming off of a 59 to nothing win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs last week. Liberty was 8-5 last year and is coming off of a 29-27 victory against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles last week.
A pair of last-season offensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Blazers were 32nd best in the nation (top 13%) in rushing touchdowns, finishing the 2021 season with 27. Liberty displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they ranked 14th in the nation in passing touchdowns, closing the season with 33 overall (top 6%).