Welcome to Protective Stadium, where UAB welcomes AAC-leading South Florida for the 7th annual Children’s Harbor game.. The Blazers are a 2.5-point underdog to South Florida for the 3 p.m. CT kickoff in the game that will air on ESPN2.

The Blazers are coming off their fourth straight loss of the season after allowing a second-half rally to defending AAC champion Tulane. UAB currently ranks 22nd in passing offense (294 ypg) and quarterback Jacob Zeno ranks third in completions per game (31.4) and fourth in completion rate (75.5 percent).

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Pregame Notes

— Long snapper Xander Echols will miss a second straight game after suffering a concussion two weeks ago at Georiga. True freshman Caleb Moser will continue to serve as UAB’s long snapper in the former’s absence.

— Linebacker Charlie Goode and wide receiver Iverson “Strap” Hooks have been ruled out for the season.