Last season featured self-inflicted public relations blunders, a six-game losing streak and three losses by more than 30 points.

American cornerback Mac McWilliams of UCF, left, and wide receiver Tai Felton of Maryland practice for the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com) Mike Kittrell/AL.com

Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hailey Adams and Rice take on Jade Weathersby and UAB in AAC play. The Blazers have gone 6-3 in home games. The Owls have gone 3-3 against AAC opponents.

Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB will try to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Blazers take on UTSA. The Blazers have gone 6-2 in home games. UAB has a 2-0 record in one-possession games.

Rice Owls (10-8, 3-3 AAC) at UAB Blazers (12-7, 3-4 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hailey Adams and Rice visit Jade Weathersby and UAB in AAC action Wednesday. The Blazers are 6-3 in home games. UAB is 2-0 in games decided by ...

UAB Forward Yaxel Lendeborg flirted with a triple-double, recording 24 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists in a game that came down to the final possession as the Blazers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 81-78.

UTSA Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 AAC) at UAB Blazers (11-7, 4-1 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts UTSA after Christian Coleman scored 21 points in UAB's 92-83 victory against the South Florida Bulls. The Blazers have gone 8 ...

The Blazers improved to 13-8 on the season and a 6-2 conference record, getting a much-needed win after their loss to Memphis.

UTSA Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 AAC) at UAB Blazers (11-7, 4-1 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blazers -12; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts UTSA after Christian Coleman scored 21 points in UAB's 92-83 win ...

The UAB Blazers dropped a critical league game on Sunday, getting dominated by Memphis 100-77 inside FedEx Forum. The Tigers shot 62 percent from the field, and 52 percent from three-point range as they drop the Blazers record to 12-8 overall and 5-2 in the AAC.

Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTSA is looking to build upon its eight-game win streak with a victory over UAB. The Blazers have gone 6-2 at home. UAB averages 14.8 assists per game to lead the AAC,

UTSA Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 AAC) at UAB Blazers (11-7, 4-1 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blazers -12; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts UTSA ...