South Florida Bulls Dominate UAB Blazers 48-18
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Protective Stadium
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Who won South Florida Bulls vs UAB Blazers?
South Florida Bulls beat UAB Blazers 48-18 at Protective Stadium on November 22, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at Protective Stadium, the South Florida Bulls triumphed over the UAB Blazers with a final score of 48-18. This victory further solidified South Florida's strong season, bringing their record to 9-3, while UAB fell to 3-9. The Bulls showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 41.6 points per game this season, and they demonstrated this capability throughout the contest.
UAB entered this game struggling with a record of 3-8 and had lost their last three games, indicating a challenging stretch for the team. In their last ten outings, they managed only three wins, scoring an average of 26.8 points while allowing a staggering 38.7 points per game. Their home record stood at 3-2, but they had not been able to secure a win on the road, with an away record of 0-5. The Blazers' recent form included a particularly tough loss to the North Texas Mean Green, where they were defeated 24-53.
Conversely, the Bulls came into the game with a robust away record of 5-0, having won seven of their last ten games. Their offensive capabilities were evident as they averaged 47.0 points in their last five games, despite suffering a narrow loss to the Navy Midshipmen in their most recent outing, where they fell 38-41. South Florida's defense allowed an average of 29.4 points during that stretch, which was a concern but did not hinder their overall performance this season.
The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on October 19, 2024, when South Florida also emerged victorious, winning 35-25 at home. This trend of dominance continued in the latest matchup, with South Florida controlling the game from start to finish.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have had to navigate the typical challenges of a late-season game.
Betting lines prior to the game indicated that South Florida was heavily favored, with a home win probability for UAB listed at 0.0, reflecting the market's confidence in the Bulls' performance.
Conditions at Protective Stadium were standard for late November, with neither team appearing to be significantly affected by weather factors. The game was a crucial one for both teams, with UAB looking to salvage their season and South Florida aiming to solidify their position in the standings.
Viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill from South Florida, as they capitalized on UAB's defensive weaknesses. The Bulls' ability to score quickly and efficiently was a key factor in their victory, and their defense managed to stifle UAB's efforts to mount a comeback. The game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs, with South Florida continuing to build momentum as the season progressed.
Leaders
- Passing yardsJalen Kitna20/36, 230 YDS, 3 INTUAB Blazers
- Rushing yardsIsaiah Jacobs6 CAR, 38 YDS, 1 TDUAB Blazers
- Receiving yardsIverson Hooks10 REC, 146 YDSUAB Blazers
- Passing yardsByrum Brown19/25, 353 YDS, 3 TDSouth Florida Bulls
- Rushing yardsNykahi Davenport17 CAR, 121 YDS, 1 TDSouth Florida Bulls
- Receiving yardsMudia Reuben5 REC, 174 YDS, 2 TDSouth Florida Bulls
Recent form
UAB Blazers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L326.8 scored · 38.7 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L24-53vs North Texas Mean GreenNov 15
- L17-24at Rice OwlsNov 8
- L19-38at UConn HuskiesNov 1
- W31-24vs Memphis TigersOct 18
- L33-53at Florida Atlantic OwlsOct 11
- L13-31vs Army Black KnightsOct 4
- L24-56at Tennessee VolunteersSep 20
- W31-28vs Akron ZipsSep 14
- L24-38at Navy MidshipmenSep 6
- W52-42vs Alabama State HornetsAug 29
South Florida Bulls
Last 10: 7-3Streak L141.6 scored · 25.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- L38-41at Navy MidshipmenNov 15
- W55-23vs UTSA RoadrunnersNov 7
- L31-34at Memphis TigersOct 25
- W48-13vs Florida Atlantic OwlsOct 18
- W63-36at North Texas Mean GreenOct 10
- W54-26vs Charlotte 49ersOct 3
- W63-14vs South Carolina State BulldogsSep 20
- L12-49at Miami HurricanesSep 13
- W18-16at Florida GatorsSep 6
- W34-7vs Boise State BroncosAug 28
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Army | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Navy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAB | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | South Florida Bulls | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 27 |
| Third downs | 6-10 | 8-15 |
| Fourth downs | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total yards | 544 | 382 |
| Net passing yards | 353 | 251 |
| Completions | 19/25 | 21/40 |
| Yards per pass | 14.1 | 6.3 |
| Rushing yards | 191 | 131 |
| Rushing attempts | 34 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 13-104 | 10-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 21:52 | 38:08 |
Win probability
Above the line favours UAB Blazers, below favours South Florida Bulls.
Venue
- Protective StadiumBirmingham, AL
- Attendance16376
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