The UAB Blazers play against the Alcorn State Braves in their season opener tonight. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this game online by getting an ESPN+ subscription. Alternatively, fans can watch this game at Protective Stadium by getting tickets from Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, or Ticketmaster.

The Blazers are coming off an underwhelming 4-8 season, so they are looking to bounce back with a better performance this year. Notably, the team is entering their second season in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

UAB will be led by their senior quarterback Jacob Zeno, who played at a high level last year. The veteran quarterback completed nearly 74% of his passes and threw for more than 3,000 yards. However, Zeno ended the season with nine interceptions, so he will try to reduce his turnovers in 2024.

The Blazers will feature some young wide receiver talent this year, including Iverson Hooks and Amare Thomas. Both players performed well in 2023, so they should receive a lot of targets.

Thomas ended his freshman campaign with 53 receptions and 437 yards. Meanwhile, Hooks had 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns through three games. Hooks suffered a season-ending injury last year, so he will look to bounce back with a great game tonight.

The Blazers should start off the season with a victory because Alcorn State is an FCS opponent. The Braves had a decent 2023 campaign, finishing the year with a 7-4 record. They were the second-best team in their division, so they are going to battle for a divisional crown this year.

Fans can watch this college football game online by getting an ESPN+ subscription. Alternatively, fans can watch this game in-person by getting tickets from Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, or Ticketmaster.