​BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – UAB won its home opener 26-20 over ULM behind a stellar rushing attack.The Blazers rushed 52 times for 266 yards in the victory over the Warhawks. UAB attempted just 16 passes in the victory.”Whatever it takes to win a game, you know it’s got to be gritty if it’s got to be like that,” head coach Alex Mortensen said. “There’s different ways to want to fight… you can press against the cage, keep him there. And I kind of felt like we did a little more of that.”Georgia transfer Rod Robinson set career highs in carries (21) and yards (114). Bam McReynolds chipped in 16 rushes for 80 yards.The Blazers travel to take on Louisiana-Lafayette next Saturday. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Alabama’s 42.