From the Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – It is official, the UAB Blazers have landed among the top 25 teams in the nation, according to WIAT.
The just released Coaches Poll has the Blazers ranked at 25.
On Saturday UAB showed one and all that they hype is real by besting the Southern Mississippi Eagles with an overtime victory; their record is now 9-1.
WIAT is also reporting that UAB has the fifth best defense in the nation.