Lopez in on 3 touchdowns in North Alabama's 25-20 win
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Christian Lopez connected with Jakobi Byrd on a 30-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter and North Alabama defeated Alabama A&M 25-20 on Saturday night.
Both of Lopez's touchdown passes went to Byrd and the quarterback also scored on a 1-yard run for the Lions (2-0), who are in their first FCS season and were playing the Bulldogs (1-1) for the first time since 1997. The two schools are about 80 miles apart.
Chandler Carrera had the Lions' other points with a field goal.
Aqeel Glass threw touchdown passes to Jeron Jones and Isaiah Baily before Spencer Corey added two field goals, the latter giving the Bulldogs a 20-18 lead after three quarters.
Glass was 24-of-40 passing for 216 yards but with an interception by KJ Smith that ended the Bulldogs' final possession and a fumble recovered by Brady Owensby that led to the Lions' final touchdown.
Lopez completed 13 of 18 attempts for 146 yards
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2023 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 6-0 | 9-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern Utah | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4-2 | 5-6 |
| Tarleton State | 4-2 | 8-3 |
| Abilene Christian | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| North Alabama | 1-5 | 3-8 |
| Utah Tech | 1-5 | 2-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-6 | 3-8 |
2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| Alabama State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Jackson State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 1-10 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Alcorn State | 6-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Texas Southern | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-7 | 2-9 |
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