Fourth-quarter turnovers cost Navy in 24–20 loss at UAB

Navy lost two fourth-quarter fumbles and fell 24–20 at UAB on Friday, September 25, at Protective Stadium. The Midshipmen dropped to 1–2 overall and 0–2 in the American Conference.

Jackson Gutierrez rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries in his first career start. He also completed four of 13 passes for 104 yards.

Vic Listorti’s seven-yard touchdown run gave Navy a 20–17 lead with 4:24 left in the third quarter. After UAB recovered a Gutierrez fumble in the fourth, Braylon McReynolds scored on a 48-yard run with 10:36 remaining.

Navy lost another fumble on its next possession. The Mids outgained UAB 353–290, but the Blazers improved to 2–2 overall and 1–0 in conference play.

Sources: Game report and box score.

Prepared with AI assistance by NSMT Newsroom from the linked reporting and game data. This article does not represent on-site reporting.