Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 4, 2026 — The highly anticipated matchup between the UAB Blazers and the Memphis Tigers, officially dubbed the ‘Battle for the Bones,’ will kick off at 6 p.m. Central on Saturday, October 10th.

Fans can tune in to watch the game on ESPN2. The contest is set to take place at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, the home venue for the Tigers.

This announcement clarifies the broadcast and scheduling information for a game that holds significance for both collegiate football programs and their respective fan bases. The ‘Battle for the Bones’ moniker highlights the rivalry between the two teams.

With the official kickoff time and television network now confirmed, UAB and Memphis can finalize their preparations for the upcoming contest. The specific date, October 10th, places the game in the early to mid-season window for both teams.

The details were released following standard scheduling procedures for collegiate sporting events, providing clear information for spectators planning to attend or watch the game remotely. Further details regarding team rosters, player availability, or game-day promotions were not immediately available in this announcement.


Story summarized from the original created by Creg Stephenson on www.al.com, see more information here.

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