Alcorn State Braves vs. UAB Blazers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated Alcorn State Braves 41–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Alcorn State Braves 3, UAB Blazers 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alcorn State Braves	3	0	0	6	3
UAB Blazers	12	12	3	3	41

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 226.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +9.31 EPA
• Roderick Hartsfield Jr. (Alcorn State) — 31.0 yds · +0.94 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
• Xzavier Vaughn (Alcorn State) — 18.0 yds · -0.61 EPA/play -8.60 EPA

Rushing

• Lee Beebe Jr. (UAB) — 88.0 yds · 2 TD -0.26 EPA
• Isaiah Jacobs (UAB) — 58.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Tyler Macon (Alcorn State) — 55.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Kam Shanks (UAB) — 6 rec · 73.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Amare Thomas (UAB) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• Isaiah Jacobs (UAB) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Zeno	UAB	33	69.7%	226	2	+0.28	+9.31
Roderick Hartsfield Jr.	Alcorn State	2	50.0%	31	0	+0.94	+1.88
Xzavier Vaughn	Alcorn State	14	35.7%	18	0	-0.61	-8.60
Tyler Macon	Alcorn State	10	30.0%	-14	0	-0.89	-8.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alcorn State	UAB
Plays	62	85
EPA / play	-0.361	+0.049
Total EPA	-22.36	+4.17
Success rate	30.6%	55.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.600	+0.282
Rush EPA / play	-0.188	-0.099
Yards	183	556

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UAB	11	70	+5.70	Rush TD
Q1	Alcorn State	3	-4	-3.16	Ended
Q1	UAB	3	11	+2.15	Pass TD
Q1	Alcorn State	5	16	-1.71	Punt
Q1	UAB	2	2	-6.15	Fumble
Q1	Alcorn State	5	19	-0.80	Field goal
Q1	UAB	7	42	-3.11	Fumble
Q1	Alcorn State	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q2	UAB	8	51	-1.79	Interception
Q2	Alcorn State	2	9	-4.09	Fumble
Q2	UAB	6	53	+2.29	Pass TD
Q2	Alcorn State	6	18	-1.17	Interception
Q2	UAB	7	75	+5.72	Rush TD
Q2	Alcorn State	8	23	-0.44	Punt
Q2	UAB	1	3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Alcorn State	3	3	-2.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Alcorn State Braves · Punt for 36 yards (+5.78 EPA)
2. Q2 · Alcorn State Braves · Fumble (-5.55 EPA)
3. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Fumble (-5.47 EPA)
4. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Fumble (-4.19 EPA)
5. Q2 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass to Amare Thomas for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alcorn State Braves · Punt return touchdown (-3.7 EPA)
7. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass to Malachi Holt-Bennett for 22 yards (4th & 4) (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q1 · UAB Blazers · Jacob Zeno pass to Brandon Hawkins Jr. for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (41–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jacob Zeno (UAB) — 226.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UAB at 0.049 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Alcorn State Braves vs UAB Blazers?

Alcorn State Braves 3, UAB Blazers 41 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Alcorn State Braves vs UAB Blazers?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 3–41.

Where can I find the Alcorn State Braves vs UAB Blazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645316.

Who led Alcorn State Braves vs UAB Blazers in passing?

Jacob Zeno (UAB) led passers with 226.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Alcorn State Braves at UAB Blazers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.