{
  "id": 14860390,
  "title": "Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ryder-burton-rallies-uab-to-30-17-come-from-behind-victory-over-east",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:33:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ryder-burton-rallies-uab-30-033347769.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night.East Carolina (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) used 14 plays to march 75 yards on the game's opening drive, scoring on Emory Williams' 3-yard touchdown toss to Ray Ray…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryder Burton led UAB to a 30-17 overtime win over East Carolina.",
    "UAB trailed 7-0 early but closed the gap with field goals.",
    "Burton's game-winning 17-yard TD tied the game for overtime."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ryder-burton-rallies-uab-to-30-17-come-from-behind-victory-over-east-14863330",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:37:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}