Vogel's FG gives UAB 25-23 win over Middle Tennessee
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Nick Vogel drilled a 33-yard field goal to give UAB the lead and a 25-23 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.
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.
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.
Spencer Brown rushed for 167 yards and one touchdown and A.J. Erdely threw for 174 yards and a score, with one interception for the Blazers. Erdely also rushed for 61 yards.
Brad Anderson led Middle Tennessee (3-4, 1-2), rushing for 81 yards and catching nine passes for 137 yards and a touchdown.
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Game Information
2023 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | 13-1 |
| New Mexico State | 7-1 | 10-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Sam Houston | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UTEP | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 4-8 |
2023 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| SMU | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Tulane | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| UTSA | 7-1 | 9-4 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Rice | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Navy | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| North Texas | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| UAB | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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