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Kam Shanks - Scores in season finale Shanks reeled in 4 of 7 targets for 24 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Shanks caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter Saturday, a play which accounted for most of his production on the day. The redshirt freshman had a highly productive season as he caught 62 passes (on 89 targets) for 656 yards and six touchdowns. He is set to be a massive part of the Blazers' offense again next season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Corri Milliner - Excellent in season finale Milliner compiled seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 126 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 defeat against Charlotte.

Impact Milliner had a strong end to the season Saturday as he set season highs in receptions, targets and yards. He also caught a 26-yard touchdown late in the first half. The true freshman had a very productive final stretch of the campaign and finished the season with 24 caches (on 40 targets) for 416 yards and three touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amare Thomas - 60 yards in season finale Thomas caught 6 of 7 targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Thomas had a solid performance Saturday as he caught six passes for the sixth time this season, all of which have come in his last seven games. Thomas had a very strong sophomore campaign as he caught 62 passes (on 96 targets) for 670 yards and eight touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - Scores twice in season finale Beebe posted 19 carries for 82 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 loss versus Charlotte.

Impact Beebe had another strong performance Saturday as he scored two touchdowns for the third time this season. He caught an 11-yard touchdown and scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, both in the fourth quarter. He also gained over 100 yards from scrimmage for the third time this season, all of which came in his last four games. He finished the season with 166 carries for 885 yards and seven touchdowns, adding 30 catches for 219 yards and a touchdown through the air.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Kitna - Productive in Saturday's loss Kitna completed 26 of 40 passes for 280 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 29-27 loss against Charlotte.

Impact Kitna had a strong end to the season Saturday as he tossed three touchdowns for the second time this season. He also threw for 280 yards, his third most in a game this season. It was an up and down season for Kitna after taking over the Blazers' offense for the injured Jacob Zeno (shoulder). He completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,209 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in eight starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Buckhaulter - DNP Saturday Buckhaulter (concussion) missed Saturday's season finale against Charlotte.

Impact Buckhaulter did not play against the 49ers, marking his ninth consecutive missed game. It was a lost season for the redshirt junior receiver, as he appeared in just three games while catching just two passes for 18 yards on the year. Buckhaulter will hope to come back healthier and stronger for his senior season with the Blazers in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Zeno - DNP versus Charlotte Zeno (shoulder) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Charlotte.

Impact Zeno missed his seventh straight game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. He finished the season completing 82 of 188 pass attempts for 819 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions across four games played.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte defeats UAB 29-27 in wild finish

Kyle Cunanan kicked the go-ahead field goal and Deshawn Purdie threw a key touchdown pass — both in the fourth quarter — to lead Charlotte’s 29-27 victory over UAB

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Charlotte vs. UAB: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 30, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Charlotte 49ers vs. UAB Blazers game, Saturday, Nov. 30.

3 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Charlotte vs. UAB Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 30, 2024

Preview the Nov. 30 matchup between the Charlotte 49ers and UAB Blazers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

6 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Jacob Zeno - DNP for Rice game Zeno (shoulder) did not play during Saturday's 40-14 win versus Rice.

Impact Jalen Kitna was UAB's starting quarterback Saturday and excelled this time compared to his previous two games. UAB's 2024 regular season will be capped off at UNC Charlotte on Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Shanks - Solid production Saturday Shanks reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 40-14 win versus Rice.

Impact Shanks had another productive outing Saturday as he once again enjoyed a high volume of targets. He was targeted nine times in the game, his fourth time in his last six games with nine or more targets. He caught seven passes, his second-most this season, and added a solid 51 yards. He will look to cap off an excellent second half of the season Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Corri Milliner - Breaks out versus Rice Milliner hauled in 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-14 victory over Rice.

Impact Milliner caught his second touchdown of the season Saturday, a 45-yard reception in the fourth quarter. He also set season highs in receptions, targets and yards in the dominant win. Milliner has become more involved in the Blazers' offense during the second half of the season and has improved his yardage output in each of his last five games. The redshirt freshman will look to end his season on a high note Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - Dominant in Saturday's win Beebe logged 16 rushes for 161 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 40-14 win over Rice.

Impact Beebe had by far his best outing of the season Saturday as he gained a season-high 161 yards on the ground and scored two touchdowns for the second time this season. He averaged over 10 yards per carry on his 16 carries, his most efficient day of the season. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Kitna - Leads win over Rice Kitna was 18-for-23 passing for 174 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 40-14 win against Rice.

Impact Although he did not light up the stat sheet Saturday, Kitna was very efficient while leading the dominant win over Rice. He completed 78 percent of his passes and tosses two touchdowns, his third multi-touchdown outing of the season. The only downside to his performance was a lost fumble on a sack in the first quarter. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday at Charlotte in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch UAB vs. Rice: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 23, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UAB Blazers vs. Rice Owls game, Saturday, Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 23 • DATA SKRIVE

Rice vs. UAB Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 23, 2024

Preview the Nov. 23 matchup between the Rice Owls and UAB Blazers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

NOVEMBER 20 • DATA SKRIVE

Jacob Zeno - DNP for Memphis game Zeno (shoulder) did not play during UAB's 53-18 loss Saturday at Memphis.

Impact UAB's website classifies Zeno as a redshirt senior, meaning he has two more regular-season games before his college career comes to a close. The first is scheduled for Nov. 23 against Rice.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Shanks - Scores in Saturday's loss Shanks caught all five targets for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-18 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Shanks had a solid day Saturday as he found the end zone in the second quarter on a 10-yard reception. It marked his sixth touchdown of the season, five of which have come in the last three games. Shanks has been very involved in the offense since Jalen Kitna took over, and there are no signs of that changing during the last two games of the season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Amare Thomas - Another high volume outing Thomas totaled eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 68 yards during Saturday's 53-18 loss to Memphis.

Impact Thomas saw 11 targets Saturday, his sixth straight game with nine or more targets. He also caught eight passes for the third time in his last four games. Although he failed to score a touchdown in his second consecutive game, he proved once again that his floor is very high.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - Quiet in blowout loss Beebe posted 12 carries for 42 yards and reeled in 2 of 4 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 53-18 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Beebe once again led the Blazers' backfield Saturday, however he was not able to get much going as his team was completely outmatched. He still gained a solid 58 yards, but his inability to find the end zone hurt his performance significantly. He faces two somewhat favorable matchups to end the season, starting Saturday versus Rice.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Kitna - Shaky in blowout loss Kitna completed 27 of 43 passes for 253 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 53-18 defeat against Memphis. He also had five rushes for -13 yards.

Impact Kitna committed three turnovers Saturday, the third time in his six starts he has committed three turnovers. Although it's difficult to forget his 400-yard, six-touchdown performance versus Tulsa in Week 10, it appears that was an anomaly. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Rice.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Henigan throws 4 TD passes, leads Memphis to 53-18 victory over UAB

Seth Henigan threw four touchdown passes and Memphis beat UAB 53-18

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Memphis vs. UAB: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 16, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Memphis Tigers vs. UAB Blazers game, Saturday, Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 16 • DATA SKRIVE