Blazers last second attempt blocked, fall 32-31 to FAU in opener

UAB can't hold lead at Legion Field on Thursday night

After relinquishing a 16-point lead, UAB had a chance to win on the game's final play. However, the Blazers' 28-yard field goal was blocked and Florida Atlantic outlasted UAB, 32-31, on Thursday night at Legion Field.

The Blazers (0-1) led 14-0 after a quarter and built a 28-12 advantage midway through the third.

However, the Owls cut their deficit to 28-26 after three and went up 32-31 on Alfred Morris' 38-yard touchdown run with 2:20 remaining.

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David Isabelle did very well in filling in for the departed Joe Webb on the ground. The new Blazers' signal-caller ran for 214 yards on 22 carries. However, he was 9-of-19 for 79 yards and a pick through the air.

Isabelle's 50-yard run in the waning seconds set up the potential game-winner.

The Blazers outgained the Owls, 424-347, and outrushed them 345-93.

Jeff Van Camp finished his night 14-of-24 for 254 yards. Lester Jean caught nine balls for 164 yards.

By: Thomas "Bubba" Rosenbaum
DFN Sports Staff Writer