Tennessee's objective against UAB: Maintain forward momentum
In the world of college football, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) bounced back from its first loss of the season with a dominant 31-28 victory over Akron. The Blazers are now gearing up for a challenging match against the 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tennessee's quarterback, Joey Aguilar, had a stellar performance in their last game, accounting for five touchdowns, including a career-high four passing and one rushing. Aguilar ranks 10th nationally in passing yards (906), and the Volunteers boast an impressive average of 568.7 total yards per game, placing them 6th in the nation.
On the other side, UAB's quarterback, Jalen Kitna, also had an impressive outing against Akron, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Kitna ranks 12th in passing yards (892) nationally, and UAB ranks 40th in average total yards per game (451.7).
The Blazers' special teams have been a force to reckon with, too. Solomon Beebe, the American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, totaled 190 all-purpose yards and 154 kickoff return yards in the game against Akron.
For Tennessee, Chris Brazzell leads the team in catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. In their last game, Brazzell II had a career-high 177 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Braylon Staley also contributed with nine catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against Georgia.
As the two teams prepare to face off, UAB coach Trent Dilfer emphasizes the importance of playing a Power 4 opponent, stating it's an opportunity to showcase the team's abilities to a wider audience. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, meanwhile, is focusing on moving forward and taking advantage of each day as they host UAB this Saturday.
The highly anticipated match is set to take place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Blazers will be looking to pull off an upset against the ranked Volunteers. The clash promises to be an exciting one, with both teams showcasing their strengths and strategies.
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