Vogel's Field Goal Gives UAB 25-23 Win Over Middle Tennessee

Saturday, October 14

Birmingham, Ala.

5:30 PM

UAB

Middle Tennessee

Vogel's Field Goal Gives UAB 25-23 Win Over Middle Tennessee

10/14/2017 11:17:00 PM | Football

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nick Vogel drilled a 33-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter and UAB hung on for a 25-23 victory over Middle Tennessee Saturday night at Legion Field.

Middle Tennessee's Canon Rooker hit a 41-yard field goal with 10:30 left in the third to put the Blue Raiders ahead 23-22. That held until Vogel booted his game winner with 8:16 remaining in the contest to give UAB (4-2, 2-1 Conference USA) two straight wins for the first time this season.

"What another gutsy performance by our guys," UAB head coach Bill Clark said. "I could not be prouder of them. It seemed like throughout the game there were so many chances to put your head down or to give in, and that's what I love about this group is that they keep fighting."

The point difference came with 1:23 left in the first quarter when UAB's Shaq Jones sacked John Urzua in the end zone for a 9-7 lead. It was the first safety forced by UAB since Oct. 18, 2008 against Marshall.

Spencer Brown rushed for 167 yards and one touchdown, bringing his season total to six scores on the season. It was Brown's second straight game with over 150 yards on the ground.

UAB quarterback A.J. Erdely threw for 174 yards and a score while rushing for 61 yards. He has now accounted for 14 touchdowns this season, with seven coming through the air.

The defense also played a major role in the contest, forcing two interceptions including one by Broderick Thomas to seal the victory for the Blazers.

Thomas and linebacker Tevin Crews paced the Green and Gold's defense on the night, accounting for 11 tackles apiece, while fellow linebacker Fitzgerald Mofor added nine tackles on the evening.

Senior cornerback Darious Williams also added an interception in the victory.

Brad Anderson led Middle Tennessee (3-4, 1-2), rushing for 81 yards and catching nine passes for 137 yards and a touchdown.

The Blazers open a two-game road swing on October 21 as the team heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, to take on Charlotte. Kickoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on beIN Sports.