The American Athletic Conference regular season bows out with a must-win for bowl positioning as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-7, 2-5 AAC) host the reeling UAB Blazers (3-8, 1-6 AAC) at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Tulsa, under second-year coach Maurício Pablo, eyes a .500 finish and potential Myrtle Beach Bowl invite after a gritty 26-25 road upset over Army Black Knights last week, snapping a three-game skid. UAB, Trent Dilfer’s squad mired in controversy and inconsistency, travels desperate to end an eight-game losing streak following a 38-37 OT heartbreaker at Temple—hoping to spark momentum amid off-field turmoil. The Hurricane’s opportunistic secondary (top-40 TOs forced) could capitalize on UAB’s turnover woes (18 given), but the Blazers’ rushing duo tests Tulsa’s middling front—expect desert winds, Hurricane howls, and a pivotal battle for AAC pride in Tulsa’s season finale.
Venue Location
The action unfolds at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 30,000-seat AAC staple, opened in 1930 and renovated in 2019, is Tulsa’s home since 1971 and known for its intimate “Hurricane Alley” student section and tailgate traditions. It’s a 600-mile drive from Birmingham, Alabama, ensuring a pro-Hurricane crowd for Senior Day—hosts hold a 3-2 series edge at Chapman.
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (primary), with streaming on ESPN app and Fubo. Radio: UAB’s 105.5 FM (Blazer Sports Network); Tulsa’s 1430 The Buzz.
Weather Updates
Tulsa’s late-November forecast delivers crisp, fall-like conditions with a defensive lean. Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 54°F (12°C) and a low around 46°F (8°C). Winds: Light 5-10 mph from the west, with 0% chance of precipitation. Dry and mild—artificial turf stays fast, favoring Tulsa’s balanced attack without gusts to disrupt kicks or passes.
Injury Report
UAB’s roster is rocked by off-field drama, including a November 22 stabbing incident involving teammate Daniel Mincey (charged with attempted murder; two DL stable but out). Tulsa’s list is lighter, per Pablo’s updates. Reports as of November 28.
UAB Blazers:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Daniel Mincey | OL | Out (Legal) | Charged attempted murder/assault (stabbed teammates Nov. 22) | Starter; O-line shuffles (35 sacks allowed, 120th nationally)—team morale hit. |
| Kaleb Brown | WR | Out | Undisclosed (midseason) | Slot speed (25 rec, 350 yds); thins passing (bottom-30 efficiency, 180 YPG). |
| J.C. Sivley | TE | Out | Undisclosed | Blocking specialist; forces 11-personnel amid red-zone woes. |
| AJ Johnson | WR | Questionable | Lower body (limited vs. Temple) | Depth target (20 rec); if out, overworks primary WRs. |
| Marquise Collins | RB | Out | Undisclosed | Rotational back (300 yds); committee thin in 115th rush game. |
| Corri Milliner | DB | Out | Undisclosed | Coverage (2 PBUs); secondary ranks bottom-20 (300+ pass yds allowed). |
Overall: 21 players on report (per Nov. 15 update, plus stabbing fallout); Dilfer called it “devastating,” impacting depth across board.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| H. Erb | OG | Questionable | Undisclosed (limited vs. Army) | Interior starter; if out, O-line vulnerable (28 sacks allowed, 110th)—pass pro key vs. UAB edges. |
| Mekhi Miller | WR | Out | Undisclosed (seventh straight missed) | Slot receiver (pre-injury: 20 rec); shifts targets, hurting YAC in top-60 passing. |
| Daisy (likely DL) | DL | Questionable | Undisclosed (post-bye) | Rotational end; front seven middling (105th rush D). |
Overall: Five limited/out; Pablo noted “manageable” after Army, with QB Baylor Hayes (2,200 yds, 16 TDs) fully healthy.
Player Matchups
Tulsa’s balance (top-60 SP+ offense) exploits UAB’s chaos (bottom-30 defense). Stabbing fallout adds emotional edge; previews highlight QB duel.
UAB QB Jalen Kitna vs. Tulsa Secondary: Kitna’s poise (est. 2,000 yds, 12 TDs) targets shorts. Hurricane DBs (top-40 efficiency, 10 INTs) swarm. Edge: Tulsa—Hurricane 5-1 forcing 2+ TOs; Blazers 0-6 with 3+ giveaways.
Tulsa QB Baylor Hayes vs. UAB Pass Rush: Hayes’ arm (2,200 yds, 16 TDs) carves zones. Blazers’ front (bottom-60 sacks) pressures 20% dropbacks. Edge: Hayes—Tulsa 4-2 exceeding 300 yds/game.
UAB RB Jevon Jackson vs. Tulsa Front Seven: Jackson’s burst (est. 800 yds, 8 TDs) tests LBs. Hurricane middling (105th run D). Edge: Jackson—UAB 2-3 under 100 rush yds.
Tulsa RB Dominic Richardson vs. UAB LB Core: Richardson’s power (est. 900 yds, 10 TDs) exploits gaps. Blazers vulnerable (bottom-30 stamina). Edge: Richardson—expect 120+ yds; UAB 1-7 vs. 150+ rush foes.
Recent Team Forms
UAB Blazers: Dilfer’s Blazers fell 38-37 OT at Temple (Nov. 23), extending skid—Kitna flashed (250 yds) but turnovers (12 given last 4) doomed. Offense stagnant (18 PPG), D leaky (38 PPG allowed). Morale: Crisis—stabbing scandal overshadows; 0-5 AAC road.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Pablo’s Hurricane edged Army 26-25 (Nov. 23), rallying late (Hayes-Richardson: 350 yds). Balanced but inconsistent (24 PPG). Morale: Momentum—2-3 ATS home.
Series History
AAC foes since 2023, Tulsa dominates. All-time: Tulsa leads 4-1 (first 2007 Tulsa W 38-30). Last: 2024 UAB W 59-21 (largest margin). At Chapman: Tulsa 3-0. Trends: Avg. 35-25 Tulsa; overs in 3/5.
| Year | Winner | Score | Notes |
| 2024 | UAB | 59-21 | Blazer rout |
| 2023 | Tulsa | 45-22 | Hurricane blowout |
| 2011 | Tulsa | 41-24 | Non-con thriller |
| 2008 | Tulsa | 38-31 | OT battle |
| 2007 | Tulsa | 38-30 | Series opener |
Betting Trends
UAB: 4-7 ATS (36.4%); 1-4 ATS as 8+ road dogs. 6-5 O/U; overs in 5/7 away. 1-9 SU as underdog (10%). Vs. Tulsa: 1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS.
Tulsa: 5-6 ATS (45.5%); 3-2 ATS as 8+ home faves. 7-4 O/U; overs in 6/8 home. 3-4 SU as favorite (42.9%). Series: 4-1 SU/ATS.
Series Trends: Favorite covers 4/5; overs 3/5 (avg. 55 pts). Home teams 3-2 SU; Tulsa 3-1 ATS home vs. UAB. Advanced: FPI gives Tulsa 72% win prob. Tulsa top-60 offensive SP+; UAB 125th overall.
Game Odds
UAB Blazers 58.5
Tulsa Golden Hurricane – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
