Who's Playing
Alcorn State Braves @ UAB Blazers
Current Records: Alcorn State 0-0, UAB 0-0
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Protective Stadium -- Birmingham, Alabama
- TV: ESPN+
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $16.50
What to Know
The Alcorn State Braves will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the UAB Blazers. Kickoff is scheduled at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Protective Stadium.
One of the more interesting stats to watch in this game could be passing yards, as these two produced some pretty different results last year. UAB finished last season ranked 18th in the nation, having averaged 272.5 per game. Alcorn State, on the other hand, didn't do so hot: they were ranked 116th with 198.4 per game.
Looking back to last season, UAB will look to improve upon their 4-8 record. On the other hand, Alcorn State assembled a winning record last year, finishing the season 7-4.
Looking ahead, the game looks promising for UAB, as the team is favored by a full 25.5 points. They finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.
Odds
UAB is a big 25.5-point favorite against Alcorn State, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 25.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 55.5 points.
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