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UAB opens the season with a loss at Illinois

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UAB lost 42-23 at Illinois after building several lengthy early drives. The recap follows Ryder Burton's connections with CJ Smith and Rod Robinson II, Jonah Delange's field goals, and the explosive Illinois plays that shaped the Thursday-night game.

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Mortensen begins his first full UAB season

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UAB's Illinois preview introduces Alex Mortensen's first full campaign after his interim stint in 2025. The Blazers opened on the road for the first time since 2013, with the guide gathering team context and details for the programs' first meeting.

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Alex Mortensen

Blazers rehearse game situations in second scrimmage

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UAB used its second fall scrimmage to test specific down, distance, and field-position scenarios. Tight ends were involved in the passing game, and Marlin Dean led a productive pass rush as Alex Mortensen assessed progress and fundamentals still needing work.

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