Birmingham’s UAB Blazers football team etched their name in program history on Friday night, defeating the Navy Midshipmen 24–20 in what UAB Athletics described as the Blazers’ first-ever win over Navy. The game was played under the lights at Protective Stadium, giving Birmingham fans a memorable evening of college football right in the heart of the city.
The victory marks a genuine milestone for the Blazers program, which has been steadily building its reputation as a competitive force in college football. Earning a first-ever win over any opponent is the kind of achievement that players and fans remember for years, and this one came in dramatic fashion with the Blazers holding on for a four-point victory.
Protective Stadium, UAB’s on-campus home in downtown Birmingham, provided the perfect backdrop for the historic moment. The Friday night setting — a tradition that draws strong community turnout — added to the electric atmosphere as the Blazers sealed the win.
The result is a bright moment for UAB Athletics and for Birmingham as a whole, as the university continues to grow its football program and bring exciting collegiate competition to the city. Blazer fans will no doubt be talking about this one for a long time, and the win adds a meaningful chapter to the program’s ongoing story.
With the victory in hand, the Blazers and their supporters have every reason to head into the rest of the 2026 season with confidence and momentum.
Sources: UAB Athletics, UAB Athletics
