Overview
- South Florida improved to 8-3 overall and 5-2 in the American Athletic Conference, extending a program-record run of three straight bowl berths.
- Officials said two UAB players were hospitalized in stable condition after the attacks, and redshirt freshman lineman Daniel Israel Mincey, 20, was arrested on aggravated assault and attempted murder charges.
- Interim coach Alex Mortensen said the Blazers proceeded with Senior Day, noting that several players opted not to participate.
- USF totaled 544 yards of offense, with Nykahi Davenport rushing for 117 yards and Mudia Reuben posting 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
- UAB quarterback Jalen Kitna passed for 230 yards with three interceptions, while Iverson Hooks had 10 receptions for 146 yards as the Blazers fell to 3-8 (1-6 AAC).