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UAB vs. UL Monroe Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 7, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 2 • AL.COM

J.C. Sivley - Available again Sivley (knee) participated in 15 snaps during UAB's 41-3 win Thursday against Alcorn State.

Impact Sivley has recovered from the ACL injury that ended his first season before November. Now, the tight end's next objective is to log at least one reception during a UAB game. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound freshman did not catch any of his two targets during 2023.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

J.C. Sivley - Available again Sivley (knee) participated in 15 snaps during UAB's 41-3 win Thursday against Alcorn State.

Impact Sivley has recovered from the ACL injury that ended his first season before November. Now, the tight end's next objective is to log at least one reception during a UAB game. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound freshman did not catch any of his two targets during 2023.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Hawkins Jr. - Scores in season opener Hawkins Jr. hauled in their only target for nine yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Hawkins caught just one pass Thursday, a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter to take the 14-0 lead. It marked his first career FBS touchdown and his first catch for the Blazers. While it's unclear how much value he will hold given he saw only one target, it's certainly a positive sign that he was targeted in the red zone and converted that into a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Hawkins Jr. - Scores in season opener Hawkins Jr. hauled in their only target for nine yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Hawkins caught just one pass Thursday, a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter to take the 14-0 lead. It marked his first career FBS touchdown and his first catch for the Blazers. While it's unclear how much value he will hold given he saw only one target, it's certainly a positive sign that he was targeted in the red zone and converted that into a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Amare Thomas - Catches TD in opener Thomas totaled three receptions (on five targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Thomas opened up the season with a fairly quiet performance, although he did catch a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Thomas is coming off a strong true-freshman season and was expected to be Jacob Zeno's favorite target this season. While Zeno looked his way a fair amount, Kam Shanks stole the show, leading the team in receptions, targets and receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Amare Thomas - Catches TD in opener Thomas totaled three receptions (on five targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Thomas opened up the season with a fairly quiet performance, although he did catch a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Thomas is coming off a strong true-freshman season and was expected to be Jacob Zeno's favorite target this season. While Zeno looked his way a fair amount, Kam Shanks stole the show, leading the team in receptions, targets and receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Shanks - Leads receivers in opener Shanks reeled in six of nine targets for 73 yards and scored a punt-return touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Shanks led the team in catches, targets and receiving yards Thursday, an excellent way to start off his first full season with the program. He also showcased his playmaking abilities with a 57-yard punt-return touchdown in the fourth quarter. He appeared in four games last season as a true freshman but did not record any stats on offense and was ultimately redshirted. While Amare Thomas was expected to be the clear No. 1 option for Jacob Zeno, Shanks' excellent start to the season has thrown some doubt into that notion. Saturday's more difficult outing at Louisiana-Monroe will shine some light on whether this was a one-off performance or if Shanks has truly carved out a sizable portion of the Blazers' passing game.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Shanks - Leads receivers in opener Shanks reeled in six of nine targets for 73 yards and scored a punt-return touchdown during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State.

Impact Shanks led the team in catches, targets and receiving yards Thursday, an excellent way to start off his first full season with the program. He also showcased his playmaking abilities with a 57-yard punt-return touchdown in the fourth quarter. He appeared in four games last season as a true freshman but did not record any stats on offense and was ultimately redshirted. While Amare Thomas was expected to be the clear No. 1 option for Jacob Zeno, Shanks' excellent start to the season has thrown some doubt into that notion. Saturday's more difficult outing at Louisiana-Monroe will shine some light on whether this was a one-off performance or if Shanks has truly carved out a sizable portion of the Blazers' passing game.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Jacobs - Solid in backup role Jacobs accrued 12 rushes for 58 yards and caught all three targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 41-3 win over Alcorn State.

Impact Jacobs had 15 touches in the season opener -- the same number as starter Lee Beebe -- but gained fewer yards and did not score. Beebe lost two fumbles though, leaving the door open for Jacobs if he continues to struggle with ball security. Even though Beebe appears to be the team's No. 1 option, Jacobs clearly will have a sizable role in the offense as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Jacobs - Solid in backup role Jacobs accrued 12 rushes for 58 yards and caught all three targets for 14 yards during Thursday's 41-3 win over Alcorn State.

Impact Jacobs had 15 touches in the season opener -- the same number as starter Lee Beebe -- but gained fewer yards and did not score. Beebe lost two fumbles though, leaving the door open for Jacobs if he continues to struggle with ball security. Even though Beebe appears to be the team's No. 1 option, Jacobs clearly will have a sizable role in the offense as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - 2 TDs and 2 fumbles Thursday Beebe Jr. compiled 15 rushes for 82 yards, two touchdowns and two lost fumbles during Thursday's 41-3 victory against Alcorn State.

Impact Beebe lost two fumbles in the first quarter Thursday, a rough way to start his 2024 campaign. However, he scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the first half and led the Blazers in rushing attempts and yards, so he still ended up with a productive performance overall. He appears to be locked in as the starting running back, but if he continues to have issues with ball security that could change.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Beebe Jr. - 2 TDs and 2 fumbles Thursday Beebe Jr. compiled 15 rushes for 82 yards, two touchdowns and two lost fumbles during Thursday's 41-3 victory against Alcorn State.

Impact Beebe lost two fumbles in the first quarter Thursday, a rough way to start his 2024 campaign. However, he scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the first half and led the Blazers in rushing attempts and yards, so he still ended up with a productive performance overall. He appears to be locked in as the starting running back, but if he continues to have issues with ball security that could change.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Zeno - Decent start to 2024 Zeno completed 23 of 33 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State. He also had five rushes for 37 yards.

Impact Zeno put together a solid performance to start the 2024 campaign, highlighted by his two touchdown passes. He also added 37 yards on the ground, a mark he achieved only once last season. The only major downside to his performance was an interception he threw in the red zone during the second quarter, but other than that it was a clean outing. He faces two road out-of-conference opponents next before transitioning to conference play.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Zeno - Decent start to 2024 Zeno completed 23 of 33 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 41-3 win against Alcorn State. He also had five rushes for 37 yards.

Impact Zeno put together a solid performance to start the 2024 campaign, highlighted by his two touchdown passes. He also added 37 yards on the ground, a mark he achieved only once last season. The only major downside to his performance was an interception he threw in the red zone during the second quarter, but other than that it was a clean outing. He faces two road out-of-conference opponents next before transitioning to conference play.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

UAB-Alcorn State livestream: How to watch Jacob Zeno tonight, TV, time The UAB Blazers play against the Alcorn State Braves in their season opener tonight. Fans can watch this game online.

AUGUST 29 • AL.COM

UAB vs. Alcorn State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 29, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UAB Blazers vs. Alcorn State Braves game, Thursday, August 29.

AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

Iverson Hooks - Week 1 co-starter Hooks is listed as a co-starting wide receiver for UAB ahead of the season opener against Alcorn State, Steve Irvine of BhamBanner.com. reports.

Impact Hooks will get more chances on the field as he co-starts alongside many other receivers on the team. The wide receiver currently is a freshman by eligibility, coming off an over 100-yard receiving season with two touchdowns.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Iverson Hooks - Impressed in camp Hooks (knee) was listed as one of a number of players that had a great fall camp and will look to make an impact for the Blazers in 2024, per UABSports.com.

Impact It's welcome news for Hooks as it appears he is fully healthy and ready for the 2024 season. The 5-foot-10 receiver was previously recovering from a torn ACL suffered against UL-Lafayette last season but has been nearing full health for the last month or so. With Hooks impressing in camp, his role within the offense could see an increase during the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

2024 UAB football predictions: Ranked No. 102 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the UAB Blazers in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11

Isaiah Jacobs - Back at practice Jacobs (knee) has been participating in practice so far during training camp, Steve Irvine of The Banner reports.

Impact Jacobs missed the last seven games of the season for the Dragons due to an ACL injury, which trickled into him missing spring camp. The 5-foot-10 running back is now back and competing for the starting running back spot against Lee Beebe and LSU transfer Armoni Goodwin.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iverson Hooks - Feeling healthy for 2024 season Hooks (knee) said he's feeling "close to full strength" ahead of the start of the 2024 season, though he's still practicing in non-contact drills, according to Steve Irvine of The...

Impact Hooks is estimated to be at "95 percent" in terms of health, and while he's wearing a non-contact jersey during practice, he is still taking part in most drills. Hooks was limited to just three games in the 2023 season, where he made 10 catches for 106 yards. Based on these levels of progression, he seems to be trending in the right direction to be available for the season opener against Alcorn State on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16

UAB football 2024 position preview: Quarterback UAB record-setting quarterback Jacob Zeno returns for his final season on the Southside.

JULY 2 • AL.COM