UAB Starting QB Jacob Zeno Will Not Play Against Memphis

Originally posted on FanNation G5 Football Daily
By Joe Londergan | Last updated 10/21/23

Editor's Note: This article originally stated that Landry Lyddy would start for UAB. It has been corrected to reflect that Harrison Barker will be starting.

In the latest chapter of the rivalry known as the Battle for the Bones, UAB will be without a key piece of their team. Fifth-year starting quarterback Jacob Zeno was reported to be a late scratch for his team's matchup against Memphis on Saturday night.

Third-year player Harrison Barker will be the Blazers' starting quarterback for tonight's game. Barker has appeared in just three games previously for the Blazers.

UAB starting QB Jacob Zeno out today vs. Memphis, source told @ActionNetworkHQ. Sophomore Landry Lyddy will make start for Blazers
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 21, 2023

BREAKING: UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno went through warmups but is a late scratch and will not play today.
— Evan Dudley (@DudleyDoWriteAL) October 21, 2023

In the Blazers' recent loss against UTSA, transfer QB Landry Lyddy completed seven passes on nine attempts for 51 yards and an interception. Zeno was injured in that UTSA game, but the decision was not made to sub out Zeno until shortly before the game. Barker also appeared in that UTSA loss, running three times for 26 yards.

Zeno transferred to UAB from Baylor prior to the 2022 season. In 2023, his first year as the starter, Zeno has thrown for 1905 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. Zeno has also rushed for four touchdowns so far this season.

Memphis were 7.5-point favorites as of Saturday afternoon.

The game is underway on ESPN2.

This article first appeared on FanNation G5 Football Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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