McBride scores 4 TDs, UAB defeats La Tech 52-38

Updated Nov. 6, 2021 3:59 p.m. ET

Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — DeWayne McBride ran for 210 yards and scored four touchdowns, both career highs, and UAB defeated Louisiana Tech 52-38 on Saturday to become bowl eligible.

after the Bulldogs took a 21-7 lead early in the second quarter. He scored on runs of 20 and 17 yards in the first half as the Blazers (6-3, 4-1 Conference USA) took a 24-21 lead. He added 35- and 29-yard scoring runs in the fourth quarter. McBride, who entered the game with four touchdowns, did his damage on just 14 carries.

Quarterback Dylan Hopkins and

JD Head threw for two touchdowns and

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