Week 1: UAB vs Illinois

Week 1: UAB vs Illinois
Final
September 4, 2026
UAB
0-1
23
VS
23 : 42
VS
Illinois
1-0
42
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UAB Blazers logo UAB
3103723
Illinois Fighting Illini logo Illinois
14771442

Scoring Plays

Q1
7:55
Collin Dixon 18 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Passing Touchdown
0 – 7
Q1
2:24
Jonah Delange 26 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
3 – 7
Q1
1:18
Ca'Lil Valentine 51 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
3 – 14
Q2
5:50
Jonah Delange 23 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
6 – 14
Q2
0:18
Roderick Robinson II 10 Yd pass from Ryder Burton (Jonah Delange Kick)
Passing Touchdown
13 – 14
Q2
0:00
Ty Robinson 54 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Passing Touchdown
13 – 21
Q3
10:15
Collin Dixon 14 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Passing Touchdown
13 – 28
Q3
3:58
Jonah Delange 35 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
16 – 28
Q4
12:25
Katin Houser 6 Yd Run (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
16 – 35
Q4
5:48
Ismael Kante 59 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Moczulski Kick)
Interception Return Touchdown
16 – 42
Q4
0:09
Ryder Burton 5 Yd Run (Jonah Delange Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
23 – 42

Game Leaders

UAB Blazers logoUAB
IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini logo
R. BurtonR. Burton QB#5 · 18/31, 219 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
219
Passing Yards
K. HouserK. Houser QB#4 · 13/17, 182 YDS, 3 TD
182
R. Robinson IIR. Robinson II RB#2 · 14 CAR, 59 YDS
59
Rushing Yards
C. ValentineC. Valentine RB#5 · 11 CAR, 88 YDS, 1 TD
88
C. SmithC. Smith WR#1 · 2 REC, 57 YDS
57
Receiving Yards
C. DixonC. Dixon WR#17 · 6 REC, 70 YDS, 2 TD
70
M. ByardM. Byard LB#35 · 7
7
Tackles
M. BaileyM. Bailey DB#7 · 8
8
—
Sacks
E. RheaE. Rhea LB#40 · 1
1

Player Box Score

UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Ryder BurtonRyder Burton#5
18/312197.11170.5
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Katin HouserKatin Houser#4
13/1718210.73098.9
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Rod Robinson IIRod Robinson II#2
14594.2013
Bam McReynoldsBam McReynolds#3
13564.309
Ryder BurtonRyder Burton#5
12383.2114
Kaleb BrownKaleb Brown#8
12424.0024
Ja'Vin SimpkinsJa'Vin Simpkins#7
8172.105
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Ca'Lil ValentineCa'Lil Valentine#5
11888.0151
Katin HouserKatin Houser#4
3299.7116
Aidan LaugheryAidan Laughery#21
8293.607
Jordan AndersonJordan Anderson#23
351.704
Team Team
1-1-1.001
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
CJ SmithCJ Smith#1
25728.5042
Ty MimsTy Mims
45213.0024
EJ ReidEJ Reid#4
3268.7014
Bam McReynoldsBam McReynolds#3
22512.5017
Kaleb BrownKaleb Brown#8
22010.0013
Scott IsacksScott Isacks#44
11515.0015
Rod Robinson IIRod Robinson II#2
2147.0110
Ja'Vin SimpkinsJa'Vin Simpkins#7
155.005
Gabriel ClineGabriel Cline#19
155.005
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Collin DixonCollin Dixon#17
67011.7218
Ty RobinsonTy Robinson#10
15454.0154
Hudson ClementHudson Clement#13
3268.7012
Aidan LaugheryAidan Laughery#21
11717.0017
Brayden TrimbleBrayden Trimble#11
11111.0011
Ca'Lil ValentineCa'Lil Valentine#5
144.004
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Muaaz ByardMuaaz Byard#35
7301.5000
Darrell SweetingDarrell Sweeting#1
5300.5000
Ike EsonwuneIke Esonwune#3
5300020
Anta'Veon McKenzieAnta'Veon McKenzie#11
5300000
Jeremiah JordanJeremiah Jordan#13
4300000
Diezel WilkinsonDiezel Wilkinson#24
3300000
Sterling SandersSterling Sanders#52
3200000
Delvon GulleyDelvon Gulley#5
3200000
Draden FullbrightDraden Fullbright#21
2200000
Tylin JacksonTylin Jackson#17
1100000
Que BillingsleyQue Billingsley#6
1100000
Marlin DeanMarlin Dean#4
1100000
Cam CunninghamCam Cunningham#29
1100000
Kris WokomahKris Wokomah#10
1000000
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Matthew BaileyMatthew Bailey#7
8700110
Ismael KanteIsmael Kante#26
6200001
Ean RheaEan Rhea#40
5412000
Joe BarnaJoe Barna#43
5100.5000
Will HolmesWill Holmes#24
5100.5030
Mac ResetichMac Resetich
4400000
Tywan CoxTywan Cox#32
4400100
Deuce FillmoreDeuce Fillmore#22
4300000
Pat FarrellPat Farrell#52
3300000
Grant BeermanGrant Beerman#33
3301110
Nick Hankins Jr.Nick Hankins Jr.#3
3300000
Darrell PraterDarrell Prater#96
3200.5000
James KreutzJames Kreutz#10
3100.5000
Mason MuraginMason Muragin#18
3100010
Xavier ScottXavier Scott#1
2200000
Jack ParisJack Paris#38
2200000
Jakwon MorrisJakwon Morris#5
2200100
Carter JankiCarter Janki#90
2000000
Kaden FeaginKaden Feagin#83
1100000
Juice ClarkeJuice Clarke#6
1100000
Ben ClawsonBen Clawson#21
1100000
Demetrius JohnDemetrius John#54
1100000
Cameron ThomasCameron Thomas#8
1101000
Almirian ThomasAlmirian Thomas#20
1100000
Joshua DavisJoshua Davis#98
1100000
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jonah DelangeJonah Delange#39
3/3100.0352/211
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ethan MoczulskiEthan Moczulski#37
0/00.006/66
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Badger HargettBadger Hargett#20
29748.50152
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Lars RauLars Rau#81
14242.00042
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Ca'Lil ValentineCa'Lil Valentine#5
13131.0310
UAB Blazers logoUAB
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Ty MimsTy Mims
11919.0190
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Mac ResetichMac Resetich
16565.0650
Illinois Fighting Illini logoIllinois
PlayerINTYDSTD
Ismael KanteIsmael Kante#26
1591

Drive Summary

UAB
Punt
10 plays · 25 yds · UAB 25
25
ILL
Touchdown
3 plays · 30 yds · UAB 30
30
UAB
Field Goal
12 plays · 67 yds · UAB 25
67
ILL
Touchdown
3 plays · 75 yds · ILL 25
75
UAB
Punt
8 plays · 21 yds · UAB 25
21
ILL
Punt
3 plays · 6 yds · ILL 2
6
UAB
Field Goal
6 plays · 27 yds · ILL 31
27
ILL
Downs
6 plays · 25 yds · ILL 25
25
UAB
Touchdown
10 plays · 50 yds · 50
50
ILL
Touchdown
3 plays · 66 yds · ILL 34
66
ILL
Touchdown
11 plays · 75 yds · ILL 25
75
UAB
Field Goal
11 plays · 58 yds · UAB 25
58
ILL
Touchdown
13 plays · 75 yds · ILL 25
75
UAB
Interception Touchdown
13 plays · 44 yds · UAB 25
44
UAB
Touchdown
12 plays · 75 yds · UAB 25
75
ILL
End of Game
1 plays · -1 yds · ILL 25
-1

Division Standings

FBS — American Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Memphis2100.66789831-01-1L1
Army1100.50083311-10-0L1
Navy1100.50072531-00-1L1
Rice1100.50031551-00-1L1
South Florida2001.00047331-01-0W2
Temple1100.50047411-10-0L1
Tulsa2001.00047271-01-0W2
UTSA2001.00076421-01-0W2
Charlotte0200.00050840-10-1L2
East Carolina0200.00034750-10-1L2
Florida Atlantic1100.50059961-00-1W1
North Texas1100.50060581-00-1W1
Tulane1100.50031411-00-1W1
UAB1100.50049621-00-1W1

FBS — Big Ten Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
USC3001.000130563-00-0W3
Illinois1100.50069541-10-0L1
Indiana2001.000107162-00-0W2
Iowa2001.00056132-00-0W2
Maryland2001.000100141-01-0W2
Michigan2001.00030222-00-0W2
Michigan State2001.00065272-00-0W2
Minnesota1100.50072451-10-0L1
Nebraska2001.000105282-00-0W2
Northwestern1001.00034181-00-0W1
Ohio State1100.50079271-00-1L1
Oregon1100.50065661-00-1L1
Penn State2001.0007291-01-0W2
Purdue1100.50080571-10-0L1
UCLA2001.00073341-01-0W2
Washington2001.00040242-00-0W2
Rutgers0200.00042650-10-1L2
Wisconsin1100.50049501-00-1W1

Game Information

StageWeek 1
Season2026
KickoffThu, Sep 3, 9:00 pm
VenueGies Memorial Stadium
LocationChampaign, IL
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastBTN
Attendance52,673

About the Game

The UAB vs Illinois game is final on September 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. The final score is UAB 23, Illinois 42. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

The pregame records were 0-1 for UAB and 1-0 for Illinois. The game was broadcast on BTN. Live scoring, key plays and team statistics are covered here from kickoff through the final result.

Keep up with UAB vs Illinois from the scheduled kickoff through the final result. College Football scores and schedule page covers the rest of the league schedule and recent results.

UAB
1st in American
VS
Illinois
1st in Big Ten

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#5
Ryder Burton
Ryder BurtonQB6' 2"200 lbs
#20
Badger Hargett
Badger HargettP5' 10"190 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#8
Kaleb Brown
Kaleb BrownWR5' 10"200 lbs
#19
Gabriel Cline
Gabriel ClineTE6' 4"230 lbs
#44
Scott Isacks
Scott IsacksTE6' 4"250 lbs
#3
Bam McReynolds
Bam McReynoldsRB5' 7"190 lbs
Ty Mims
Ty MimsWR5' 9"185 lbs
#4
EJ Reid
EJ ReidWR5' 10"180 lbs
#2
Rod Robinson II
Rod Robinson IIRB6' 1"235 lbs
#7
Ja'Vin Simpkins
Ja'Vin SimpkinsRB5' 9"185 lbs
#1
CJ Smith
CJ SmithWR6' 3"205 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#35
Muaaz Byard
Muaaz ByardLB6' 2"230 lbs
#29
Cam Cunningham
Cam CunninghamDL6' 1"325 lbs
#4
Marlin Dean
Marlin DeanLB6' 5"240 lbs
#3
Ike Esonwune
Ike EsonwuneLB6' 1"225 lbs
#17
Tylin Jackson
Tylin JacksonDL6' 4"255 lbs
#52
Sterling Sanders
Sterling SandersDL6' 5"305 lbs

Defensive Backs

#6
Que Billingsley
Que BillingsleyDB6' 0"190 lbs
#21
Draden Fullbright
Draden FullbrightDB5' 11"175 lbs
#5
Delvon Gulley
Delvon GulleyCB6' 1"190 lbs
#13
Jeremiah Jordan
Jeremiah JordanDB6' 2"205 lbs
#11
Anta'Veon McKenzie
Anta'Veon McKenzieDB6' 1"195 lbs
#1
Darrell Sweeting
Darrell SweetingDB6' 0"185 lbs
#24
Diezel Wilkinson
Diezel WilkinsonDB6' 0"200 lbs
#10
Kris Wokomah
Kris WokomahDB6' 0"190 lbs

Other

#39
Jonah Delange
Jonah DelangePK6' 0"170 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#4
Katin Houser
Katin HouserQB6' 3"225 lbs
#81
Lars Rau
Lars RauP6' 3"195 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#23
Jordan Anderson
Jordan AndersonRB6' 4"240 lbs
#13
Hudson Clement
Hudson ClementWR6' 1"215 lbs
#17
Collin Dixon
Collin DixonWR6' 1"215 lbs
#83
Kaden Feagin
Kaden FeaginTE6' 3"260 lbs
#21
Aidan Laughery
Aidan LaugheryRB5' 11"200 lbs
#10
Ty Robinson
Ty RobinsonWR6' 4"205 lbs
#11
Brayden Trimble
Brayden TrimbleWR6' 1"195 lbs
#5
Ca'Lil Valentine
Ca'Lil ValentineRB5' 11"205 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#43
Joe Barna
Joe BarnaDL6' 4"280 lbs
#33
Grant Beerman
Grant BeermanLB6' 5"240 lbs
#98
Joshua Davis
Joshua DavisDL6' 3"285 lbs
#52
Pat Farrell
Pat FarrellDL6' 5"285 lbs
#24
Will Holmes
Will HolmesDL6' 4"260 lbs
#90
Carter Janki
Carter JankiDL6' 5"295 lbs
#54
Demetrius John
Demetrius JohnDL6' 3"295 lbs
#26
Ismael Kante
Ismael KanteLB6' 2"240 lbs
#10
James Kreutz
James KreutzLB6' 2"240 lbs
#18
Mason Muragin
Mason MuraginLB6' 4"250 lbs
#38
Jack Paris
Jack ParisLB6' 2"225 lbs
#96
Darrell Prater
Darrell PraterDL6' 3"310 lbs
#40
Ean Rhea
Ean RheaLB6' 2"240 lbs
#8
Cameron Thomas
Cameron ThomasLB6' 0"220 lbs

Defensive Backs

#7
Matthew Bailey
Matthew BaileyDB6' 2"225 lbs
#6
Juice Clarke
Juice ClarkeDB6' 1"185 lbs
#21
Ben Clawson
Ben ClawsonDB6' 0"210 lbs
#32
Tywan Cox
Tywan CoxDB5' 10"190 lbs
#22
Deuce Fillmore
Deuce FillmoreDB5' 11"190 lbs
#3
Nick Hankins Jr.
Nick Hankins Jr.DB6' 0"205 lbs
#5
Jakwon Morris
Jakwon MorrisDB6' 0"185 lbs
Mac Resetich
Mac ResetichDB6' 0"210 lbs
#1
Xavier Scott
Xavier ScottDB5' 11"195 lbs
#20
Almirian Thomas
Almirian ThomasDB5' 11"180 lbs

Other

#37
Ethan Moczulski
Ethan MoczulskiPK5' 11"195 lbs
UAB
1st in American
VS
Illinois
1st in Big Ten

Passing

58.1
Completion Percentage
76.5
18
Completions
13
3.20
Interception Percentage
0.00
1
Interceptions
0
42
Longest Pass
54
219
Net Passing Yards
182
219.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
182.0
31
Passing Attempts
17
3.20
Passing Touchdown %
17.60
1
Passing Touchdowns
3
122.0
Passer Rating
224.6
1
Total Sacks
0
10
Sack Yards Lost
0
7.1
Yards Per Pass Attempt
10.7
219
Passing Yards
182
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
1
Team Games Played
1
413.0
Yards Per Game
332.0
23.0
Total Points Per Game
42.0
23
Total Points
42
2
Total Touchdowns
6
219.0
Passing Yards Per Game
182.0
18-31
Comp-Att
13-17
1-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0

Rushing

48
Rushing Attempts
26
194
Rushing Yards
150
4.0
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.8
24
Long Rushing
51
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
1
Rushing Touchdowns
2
194.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
150.0
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
12
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
Team Games Played
1
413
Total Yards
332
80
Total Offensive Plays
43
23.0
Total Points Per Game
42.0
23
Total Points
42
2
Total Touchdowns
6

Receiving

18
Receptions
13
0
Receiving Targets
0
219
Receiving Yards
182
219
Receiving Yards
182
1
Receiving Touchdowns
3
42
Long Reception
54
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
219.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
182.0
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
89
Receiving Yards After Catch
53
11
Receiving First Downs
9
1
Team Games Played
1
12.2
Yards Per Reception
14.0
23.0
Total Points Per Game
42.0
23
Total Points
42
2
Total Touchdowns
6

Miscellaneous

24
Total 1st downs
17
12
Rushing 1st downs
6
11
Passing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs by penalty
2
10
Third Down Conversions
3
19
Third Down Attempts
6
52.63
3rd down %
50.00
3
Fourth Down Conversions
1
4
First Downs Attempts
2
75.00
4th down %
50.00
9
Total Penalties
1
69
Total Penalty Yards
3
2463
Possession Time Seconds
1128
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
1
Total Takeaways
0
1
Total Giveaways
0
0
Turnover Ratio
0
10-19
3rd down efficiency
3-6
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-2
9-69
Total-Yards
1-3

Defense

27
Solo Tackles
52
16
Assist Tackles
22
43
Total Tackles
74
0
Sacks
1
0
Sack Yards
10
5
Stuffs
7
0
Passes Defended
0
0.0
Average Interception Yards
59.0
0
Long Interception
59
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
0
1
Tackles For Loss
4
1
Team Games Played
1

Defensive Interceptions

0
Interceptions
1
0
Interception Yards
59
0
Interception Touchdowns
1
0-0
INT: Total
1-59

General

0
Fumbles
0
0
Forced Fumbles
0
0
Fumbles Recovered
0
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
1
Games Played
1
0-0
Fumbles-Lost
0-0

Returning

0
Kick Returns
1
0
Kick Return Yards
31
0.0
Yards Per Kick Return
31.0
0
Long Kick Return
31
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
1
Punt Returns
1
19
Punt Return Yards
65
19.0
Yards Per Punt Return
65.0
19
Long Punt Return
65
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
1
Team Games Played
1
1-19
Punt: Total
1-65

Kicking

3
Field Goal Made
0
3
Field Goal Attempts
0
100.0
Field Goal Percentage
0.0
35
Long Field Goal Made
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
2
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
0
2
Extra Points Made
6
2
Extra Point Attempts
6
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
2
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
1
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
0
0
Field Goals Made 50+
0
11
Total Kicking Points
6
1
Team Games Played
1
83
Touchback Percentage
100
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
3-3
FG: Good-Attempts
0-0

Punting

2
Punts
1
97
Punt Yards
42
52
Long Punt
42
48.5
Gross Average Punt Yards
42.0
48.5
Net Average Punt Yards
42.0
0
Punts Blocked
0
1
Punts Inside 20
0
0
Touchbacks
0
0
Fair Catches
0
1
Punt Returns
1
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
1
Team Games Played
1
2-97
Punt: Total Yards
1-42

Scoring

1
Rushing Touchdowns
2
1
Receiving Touchdowns
3
0
Return Touchdowns
0
2
Total Touchdowns
5
3
Field Goals
0
2
Kick Extra Points
6
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
23
Total Points
42
23.0
Total Points Per Game
42.0