Memphis Claims Victory in ‘Battle for the Bones’ Against UAB
UAB lost to Memphis 38-13 in the football game known as the 'Battle for the Bones', which took place at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 10, 2026 — The Memphis Tigers secured a decisive win against the UAB Blazers in their annual football contest, dubbed the ‘Battle for the Bones’. The game concluded with a final score of Memphis 38, UAB 13.
The matchup took place at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the home ground for the Memphis team. The Tigers established a significant lead, ultimately holding off UAB’s efforts to close the gap.
This marks another chapter in the rivalry between the two programs, with the ‘Battle for the Bones’ trophy on the line. Details regarding specific game statistics, key plays, or player performances beyond the final score were not provided in the summary.
The game concluded without further incident reported regarding its outcome or aftermath.
Story summarized from the original created by Charles Vaughan for AL.com on www.al.com, see more information here.
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