Lawrence Keys III, Top Tulane vs. UAB Players to Watch – Week 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 24, 2023

At Yulman Stadium on Saturday, the Tulane Green Wave (3-1) face the UAB Blazers (1-3).

The Green Wave last hit the field against the Nicholls State Colonels, and they emerged victorious 36-7. The Blazers came up short by a final score of 49-21 last time out against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Last time out for the Green Wave, Michael Pratt finished with 18 completions on 23 attempts (78.3%) for 190 yards, adding two touchdowns and one interception, plus nine rushing attempts for 33 yards plus one rushing touchdown. Arnold Barnes III carried the ball four times for 71 yards. Lawrence Keys III caught four passes for 77 yards with two touchdowns.

For the Blazers in their last game, Jacob Zeno finished with 32 completions on 51 attempts (62.7%) for 250 yards, adding two touchdowns and one interception, plus eight rushing attempts for 22 yards and one rushing touchdown. Isaiah Jacobs carried the ball 10 times for 27 yards. He also posted four receptions for 21 yards Amare Thomas snagged nine passes for 60 yards with one touchdown.

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Tulane Players to Watch

  • Kai Horton has thrown for 485 yards while completing 50% of his passes (31-of-62), with three touchdowns and two interceptions this year (161.7 yards per game).
  • Makhi Hughes has run for a team-high 245 yards on 50 carries (61.3 yards per game) and one touchdown.
  • Ashaad Clayton has 109 yards on 26 carries (27.3 ypg).
  • This season Keys III has 17 receptions for a team-high 345 receiving yards (86.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Jha’Quan Jackson has also added 230 yards on nine catches and four touchdowns. He averages 57.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • This season Chris Brazzell II is averaging 43.3 yards per game, with 11 catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.

UAB Players to Watch

  • Zeno has thrown for 1,206 yards while completing 75.1% of his passes (130-of-173), with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this year (301.5 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 38 times for 116 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 29 yards per game.
  • Jacobs has run for a team-high 154 yards on 37 carries (38.5 yards per game) and one touchdown.
  • Tejhaun Palmer has 16 catches, leading his team with 185 yards (46.3 ypg) while hauling in one touchdown this season.
  • Fred Farrier II has chipped in with 180 yards (on eight catches).
  • Samario Rudolph is averaging 33.5 yards per game, racking up 15 receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown.

Tulane vs. UAB Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Tulane -22 -110 -110 59.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Tulane UAB
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.5 (74) 28 (77)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 16 (21) 36.3 (114)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 8 (100) 7 (83)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 10 (7) 8 (20)

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