Tailgate with UAB Alumni as Blazers take on FIU on Sept. 27

The Blazers are set to take on Florida International University at 3 p.m. at Legion Field; join the NAS tailgate party from noon-2:30 p.m.

blazer village 1Join the University of Alabama at BirminghamNational Alumni Society on Saturday, Sept. 27, when the UAB Blazers football team is back in action at home. The Blazers are set to take on Florida International University at 3 p.m. at Legion Field.

Enjoy the tailgating experience in Blazer Village at Legion Field with the National Alumni Society from noon until 2:30 p.m. It is free for NAS members and just $10 for guests. Attendees must confirm their reservation for the tailgate event; call 205-934-3555 or email jbreland@uab.edu.

This will be the second meeting between these two new C-USA rivals. Last year, UAB scored a victory in the first-ever matchup, when Ty Long knocked home a 28-yard field goal with just 10 seconds left. Tickets to the game are $15. For group tickets, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-8221.