UL Monroe Warhawks vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UL Monroe Warhawks vs UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Protective Stadium is the site where the UAB Blazers (0-1) will try to defeat the UL Monroe Warhawks (0-1) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. UL Monroe opens this game as 10.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 55.

The UL Monroe Warhawks head into this matchup 0-1 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Warhawks faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 62-13. The UL Monroe Warhawks ended up rushing 40 different times and accounted for 138 yds, which came out to an average of 3.5 yards per carry. Overall, they had 68 plays which gave them 278 yards. UL Monroe conceded 27 completions on 42 attempts for 417 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. Against the run, the Warhawks conceded 345 yds on 37 attempts, which averages out to 9.3 yds per run allowed.

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In terms of scoring, the UL Monroe Warhawks hold an average of 13.0 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 138.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 87th in D-1. The Warhawks have racked up 278 yards in total this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, UL Monroe has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and no touchdowns on the ground. UL Monroe has accounted for 14 1st downs, and they have committed 5 penalties for 55 yards. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

In terms of passing yards, the Warhawks have conceded 417 yds which puts them in 130th in college football. They are conceding 417.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 64.3%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 762.0 yards/game ranking them 137th in Division 1. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns by air and 4 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up an average of 9.3 yards per rush and 345.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have conceded 345 running yards through 1 outing. The Warhawks are ranked 136th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 62.0 points per game.

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The Blazers come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this year. For their last game, the Blazers walked away with a loss by a score of 42-23 when they played the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Blazers ended up finishing with 413 yards while they ran 79 plays (5.2 yards per play). UAB ended up running for 4.0 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 194 yds on 48 attempts. UAB surrendered 26 rush attempts for 150 yds (5.8 yds per rush). The Blazers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 76.5%, relinquishing 182 yards on 13 for 17 through the air.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Blazers rank 89th in Division 1 by tallying 23.0 PPG. The UAB Blazers average 413.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 64th in D-1. The UAB offense has totaled 69 penalty yards on 9 violations, which is good for 35th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 1 interception while losing no fumbles and they have been able to earn 24 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Blazers have earned 219 yards via the pass. They hold an average of 194.0 yards per game on the ground.

The Blazers are surrendering 42.0 points per contest, ranking them 120th in Division 1. UAB has conceded a total of 150 rushing yards in addition to 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air and 182.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 65th in Division 1. The Blazers defense has taken the field for 43 plays, which ranks 8th in D-1. They have earned no fumbles and no interceptions for the year.

Who will win tonight's Warhawks/Blazers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Blazers -10.5

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