GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: As Kellen Mond continues to prove himself as Texas A&M’s signal-caller, he’ll face a hardened secondary on Saturday against UAB. The Blazers rank No. 4 in the nation in pass defense, allowing just 154.2 yards per game through the air. Texas A&M ranks No. 34 in the FBS with 266.5 passing yards per game.
DRAFT SLANT
–TE Jace Sternberger, a junior, has established himself as one of college football’s most capable pass catchers at the position. The junior college transfer leads FBS tight ends with six touchdown catches while hauling in 38 catches for 644 yards. Against Ole Miss, Sternberger led Texas A&M with 76 yards receiving on four catches.
ROSTER REPORT:
–K Daniel LaCamera is out of for the season with a foot injury.
–OL Jared Hocker is out indefinitely with a leg injury.
–P Braden Mann leads the FBS in punting with an average of 50.95 yards, which is on pace for the best average in college football history.
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