Running backs Jevon Jackson and Solomon Beebe combined for three touchdowns in the third quarter for UAB in the Blazers’ 52-42 comeback win against Alabama State on Thursday night.

Jackson, who transferred to UAB from UTEP, rushed for 166 yards in his first game for the Blazers.

Alabama State was up 21-17 at halftime, led by quarterback Andrew Body, who had a 60-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the first quarter. Another touchdown pass made it 28-17 in the third quarter.

Body threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns and had 119 yards rushing plus a 60-yard score on the ground. ASU recorded 514 yards of total offense, nearly matching the Blazers’ 520.

UAB’s Jackson had two touchdowns in the third quarter, including a 3-yard run to put the Blazers in a position to take the lead.

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