The UAB Blazers and the Georgia Southern Eagles meet in week 2 college football action from Allan E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday.

UAB Coming In Rested

The UAB Blazers come into this game rested after not having seen action since week 0, starting the year with a 35-6 win over North Carolina A&T. Jacob Zeno threw for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns on 38 of 41 passing while Jermaine Brown Jr. had a team-high 47 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. Isaiah Jacobs had 42 rushing yards as well in the win while Fred Farrier II had a team-high 54 receiving yards on 4 receptions. T.J. Jones, Tejhaun Palmer and Iverson Hooks each had a TD grab as well in the winning effort. On defense, Jackson Bratton led the Blazers with 12 total tackles including 8 solo tackles and a pair of sacks while Kevin Penn, Desmond Little and Everett Roussaw Jr. each had a sack as well.

UAB Blazers Team Facts

– UAB has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
– UAB has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games.
– UAB has won the first quarter in each of its last nine games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
– UAB has won the first half in each of its last nine games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
– Each of UAB’s last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Georgia Southern Shuts Out Citadel

The Georgia Southern Eagles started the season on the right foot after ending up with a 34-0 shutout win over the Citadel in their opener. Davis Brin threw for 244 yards, 2 TDs and an interceptions on 27 of 36 passing while Jalen White rushed for a team-high 125 yards and a touchdown. OJ Arnold also rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown while Derwin Burgess Jr. had a team-high 6 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. Khaleb Hood had 5 grabs for 45 yards while Anthony Queeley had a TD grab as well for the Eagles in the winning effort. On defense, Khadry Jackson had a team-high 6 total tackles and a sack in the win.

Georgia Southern Eagles Team Facts

– Georgia Southern has won each of its last eight September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
– Georgia Southern has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
– Georgia Southern has won the first half in each of its last three home games against non-conference opponents.
– Each of Georgia Southern’s last four games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

– Georgia Southern ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage last season (.615).
– Georgia Southern ranked 14th among FBS teams for H2 points per game last season (17.8).
– UAB ranked 10th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.3).
– UAB was one of only 14 FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading at HT last season.

Chris’ Pick

I’m looking at UAB here. I came into this one thinking I’d take the points with whoever they were coming with, and while Georgia Southern’s solid with a QB that’s used to this type of offense, but this is a really good UAB team with a lot of talent as well and always gives themselves a chance to win regardless of the opponent. I think Georgia Southern could win this one, but I could see a 3 or 4 point game if the Blazers don’t win outright. Give me UAB and the points.