Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

UAB secured a thrilling 30-17 victory over East Carolina in overtime on Thursday night, thanks to a stellar performance by quarterback Ryder Burton. The Blazers started the game strong, trailing just 7-0 early on, but quickly made a comeback. East Carolina took an 14-0 lead in the second quarter after recovering a fumble, but UAB managed to close the gap to 14-3 with a six-minute field goal from Jonah Delange.

The Blazers continued to claw their way back, scoring a 26-yard and a 50-yard field goal from Delange to reduce the gap to five points. In the fourth quarter, East Carolina widened its lead to 23-15 with a 43-yard field goal from Noah Perez. Burton then orchestrated a game-winning drive, connecting with Bam McReynolds for a 17-yard touchdown to tie the game 17-all and force overtime.

Burton completed 18 of 36 passes for 256 yards, while CJ Smith had eight receptions for 119 yards. East Carolina finished the game with a 126-yard performance from Willliams, including a crucial interception return for a touchdown. As UAB prepares for their next game against South Florida on October 31, East Carolina will travel to Memphis in their upcoming matchup.