UAB hosts Charlotte in 10th annual Children's Harbor Game
The gist
UAB hosts Charlotte on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Protective Stadium in the 10th annual Children's Harbor Game.
The Blazers are 4-0 at home this season and 8-1 all-time in this charity series.
How it unfolded
- Jan 27, 2026UAB welcomed 41 recruits from the transfer portal, giving the Blazers the fourth-ranked transfer class in the American Conference.
- Apr 3, 2026UAB completed its first scrimmage of spring at Legacy Pavilion, running 112 plays under first-year head coach Alex Mortensen.
- Sep 1, 2026UAB opened the 2026 season at Illinois, the first full campaign under Mortensen.
Key terms
- transfer portal
- An NCAA database that lets student-athletes publicly signal their desire to transfer between member schools.
- FBS
- The highest level of college football in the United States, comprising NCAA Division I member teams.
- Ray Guy Award
- An annual award given to the most outstanding punter in college football, named after former NFL punter Ray Guy.
Source: Wikipedia