ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ makes a stop at UAB’s homecoming game
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UAB’s homecoming game against East Carolina on Thursday, October 15, 2026, featured a visit by ESPN’s “SportsCenter on Campus,” hosted by Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel. The show aired from 4-4:30PM, followed by live coverage of UAB’s 30-17 overtime victory.
Premiering in 2024, “SportsCenter on Campus” broadcasts live from ESPN’s Thursday night game each week, and made its first-ever visit to Birmingham.
UAB’s thrilling victory showcased on ESPN
UAB treated a national television audience to a thrilling game, as the Blazers overcame a 14-0 deficit to respond with three field goals by Jonah Delange across the second and third quarters.
After an ECU field goal in the fourth, UAB tied the game late in regulation with a Bam McReynolds touchdown pass and a successful two-point conversion.
In overtime, Rod Robinson II caught a go-ahead touchdown pass before the Blazers closed out the Pirates with a game-clinching 80-yard interception return by Delvon Gulley.
“The national spotlight was on Birmingham, and the Blazers gave the country something special to see. From ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ to an unforgettable comeback win at Protective Stadium, what a night to be a Blazer.”
Statement from UAB Athletics
See the official game recap HERE.
So far in the 2026 season, “SportsCenter on Campus” has made appearances at:
- Georgia Tech
- University of Miami
- University of Pittsburgh
- Coastal Carolina
- University of Tulsa
- University of Texas-San Antonio
Next week, the show will visit the University of Memphis campus.
