The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Jacob Zeno: QB1
The Jacob Zeno File
Jacob Zeno has opened the 2024 season by completing 82-of-118 passes (69.5%) for 819 yards and six touchdowns. Zeno is the most accurate passer in school history and looks to surpass his single season record of 73.6 percent which he set in 2023.
CAREER STATS:
LOOKING BACK:
In 2023, Zeno was 279-of-379 for 3,126 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the nation and finished top 15 nationally in four statistical categories.
2023 National Leaders - Completion Percentage:
THE RECORD BOOK:
In 16 starts as UAB's quarterback, Zeno has already cracked the Top 10 in multiple career categories:
Career Passing Yards:
Career Passing Touchdowns:
Career Completions:
CAREER STATS:
| Year | GP/GS | Comp | Att | Int | Pct. | Yards | TD | Long | Avg/Gm |
| 2022 | 9/2 | 58 | 102 | 3 | 56.9 | 721 | 5 | 48 | 80.1 |
| 2023 | 11/11 | 279 | 379 | 9 | 73.6 | 3,126 | 20 | 80 | 284.2 |
| 2024 | 4/4 | 82 | 118 | 5 | 69.5 | 819 | 6 | 67 | 204.8 |
| Total | 24/17 | 419 | 599 | 17 | .699 | 4,666 | 31 | 80 | 194.4 |
LOOKING BACK:
In 2023, Zeno was 279-of-379 for 3,126 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the nation and finished top 15 nationally in four statistical categories.
2023 National Leaders - Completion Percentage:
| Name | Comp. | Att. | Comp. % |
| 1. Bo Nix - Oregon | 364 | 470 | 77.4% |
| 2. Jacob Zeno - UAB | 279 | 379 | 73.6% |
| 3. Graham Mertz - Florida | 261 | 358 | 72.9% |
| 4. Carson Beck - Georgia | 302 | 417 | 72.4% |
| 5. Noah Fifita - Arizona | 241 | 333 | 72.4% |
THE RECORD BOOK:
In 16 starts as UAB's quarterback, Zeno has already cracked the Top 10 in multiple career categories:
Career Passing Yards:
| Name | Years | Yards |
| 1. Darrell Hackney | 2002-05 | 9,886 |
| 2. John Whitcomb | 1992-94 | 7,420 |
| 3. Joe Webb | 2006-09 | 5,771 |
| 4. Tyler Johnston III | 2017-21 | 4,837 |
| 5. Dylan Hopkins | 2018-22 | 4,750 |
| 6. Jacob Zeno | 2022-Pres. | 4,666 |
| 7. Jonathan Perry | 2011-13 | 4,454 |
| 8. Austin Brown | 2012-13 | 3,872 |
| 9. A.J. Erdely | 2017-18 | 3,870 |
| 10. Bryan Ellis | 2008-11 | 3,697 |
Career Passing Touchdowns:
| Name | Years | TDs |
| 1. Darrell Hackney | 2002-05 | 71 |
| 2. John Whitcomb | 1992-94 | 53 |
| T3. Joe Webb | 2006-09 | 37 |
| T3. Tyler Johnston III | 2017-21 | 37 |
| T5. Dylan Hopkins | 2018-22 | 31 |
| T5. Jacob Zeno | 2022-Pres. | 31 |
| 7. Bryan Ellis | 2011-13 | 27 |
| 8. Jonathan Perry | 2012-13 | 26 |
| 9. Austin Brown | 2017-18 | 24 |
| 10. A.J. Erdely | 2008-11 | 23 |
Career Completions:
| Name | Years | Comp. |
| 1. Darrell Hackney | 2002-05 | 694 |
| 2. John Whitcomb | 1992-94 | 560 |
| 3. Joe Webb | 2006-09 | 468 |
| 4. Jacob Zeno | 2022-Pres. | 419 |
| 5. Jonathan Perry | 2017-21 | 340 |
| 6. Dylan Hopkins | 2011-13 | 335 |
| 7. A.J. Erdely | 2012-13 | 316 |
| 8. Tyler Johnston III | 2017-21 | 312 |
| 9. Bryan Ellis | 2017-18 | 299 |
| 10. Austin Brown | 2008-11 | 298 |
