Charlotte defeats UAB 29-27 in wild finish
UAB Blazers vs. Charlotte 49ers: Full Highlights
UAB Blazers vs. Charlotte 49ers: Full Highlights
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- — Kyle Cunanan kicked the go-ahead field goal and Deshawn Purdie threw a key touchdown pass — both in the fourth quarter — to lead Charlotte's 29-27 victory over UAB on Saturday in a game that twice went down to the final play.
Cunanan's 31-yard kick gave the 49ers at 22-20 lead and Purdie threw 46 yards to O’Mega Blake for a touchdown that made it 29-20 with 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Lee Beebe Jr.'s short touchdown run for UAB made it 29-27 with 2:57 remaining. The Blazers forced a punt then drove to the 17-yard line with a chance to win it on the final play.
Jonah Delange missed a 35-yard field goal attempt, but Charlotte was called for a personal foul. Given a second chance with no time on the clock, Delange missed from 25 yards.
Purdie completed only 9 of 26 passes for 215 yards and Sean Brown caught five passes for 100 yards for the 49ers (5-7, 4-4 American Athletic Conference).
Jalen Kitna threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns for UAB (3-9, 2-6). Corri Milliner had 126 receiving yards with a touchdown and Beebe rushed for 82 yards.
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2024 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| Tulane | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Navy | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| North Texas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Rice | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Temple | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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