In the fourth weekday bowl game of the season, there is a contest between two above average teams. These teams are the UAB Blazers and the Ohio Bobcats. Both teams started the season with average expectations and both teams have reached exceed those expectations by qualifying for a bowl game. Both teams managed to win at eight games and will look to add a bowl game victory to their list of accomplishments.
UAB’s success is due to senior quarterback A.J. Erdely. This season, Erdely threw for 16 touchdowns along with over 2,000 yards and only four interceptions. However, Erdely has also run for 13 touchdowns this season and 289 yards. Erdely’s dual threat ability was a huge reason why the Blazers won eight games and he will need to use those skills if UAB plans on upsetting Ohio. Expect Erdely to be heavily involved in the team’s offense on Friday as UAB will need him to carry the team offensively.
Ohio’s success is primarily due to quarterback Nathan Rourke. This season, Rourke threw for over 2,000 yards and had 15 passing touchdowns along with seven interceptions. Rourke also lead a phenomenal rushing attack by running for 882 yards including 21 rushing touchdowns. Ohio’s rushing attack also involved running backs A.J. Ouellette and Dorian Brown. Both running backs averaged over 5.2 yards per carry along with over 600 rushing yards this season. If Ohio plans on defeating UAB, expect the Bobcats to rely heavily on its elite running game.
As for my prediction, I have to side with Ohio. Although UAB has had a phenomenal season, I personally think that Ohio’s offense is just too physical for the Blazers to handle. I expect Rourke and the running backs to overpower UAB’s defense and lead the Bobcats to a double digit victory.
UAB vs. Ohio: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: UAB vs. Ohio
Date: Friday, December 22, 2017
Start Time: 12:30 P.M. EST
Location: Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, NP
Broadcast: ESPN
How to Watch UAB vs. Ohio On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device
You can live stream the game on the WatchESPN app.
You can download the WatchESPN app on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The Fox Sports Go app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Fire TV.
How To Live Stream UAB vs. Ohio Online Without Cable Subscription
You can also live stream the game through Sling TV free trial. Just click on the Sling website and click “Watch Now 7 Days Free” for the free trial. Choose the Sling Orange package, which costs $20 per month and comes with ESPN, along with many other sports channels.
