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It’s been difficult to get a good read on this UAB defense. The Blazers have allowed 23.7 points per game and 5.2 yards per play, both of which rank top 40 in FBS.
Defensive backs coach Blake Shrader was just nominated for the Broyles Award, which is given to the top assistant coach each year. But outside of Shrader’s group, some weak spots begin to emerge.
UAB ranks outside the top 100 in sack rate. Kelle Sanders and Drew Tuazama, UAB’s leaders in pressures, have just 15 each on the year. The group has also struggled to stop the run, allowing 4.6 yards per carry and ranking 97th in FBS.
Even against the pass, when you narrow in on some advanced numbers, it isn’t great. UAB ranks just 78th in passing success rate allowed. LSU’s offense struggled against Arkansas, but UAB offers an opportunity to work some things about before the trip to College Station.
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