Tyler Johnston, depleted roster, power UAB to 21-16 win over Rice
Updated Dec 12, 2020;
Posted Dec 12, 2020
Trea Shropshire celebrates a 54-yard reception during UAB s 21-16 win over Rice, Saturday, Dec. 12, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. (UAB Athletics)
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No games played in more than a month? A slow start that snowballed into a second-half masterpiece.
Only 42 scholarship payers available, due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, and the top receiver leaving the team before the end of the season? Dip into a deep running back pool and watch a walk-on receiver reel in a 42-yard touchdown catch for his first career reception to take an 8-point lead midway through the third quarter.