UAB football player allegedly stabs two teammates hours before scheduled game against South Florida

Two football players from the University of Alabama at Birmingham were allegedly stabbed by another player in an incident at the team’s training facility ahead of their Saturday game against South Florida, a university official confirmed to Fox News Digital. 

The two players were attacked Saturday morning at the Football Operations Center, the training center for the Blazers’ football program.

A general view of Protective Stadium before the game between the Memphis Tigers and UAB Blazers in Birmingham, Alabama, on Oct. 18, 2025. (Wes Hale/Getty Images)

The names of the victims, and the player in custody, were not released. 

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“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place.”

The stabbing happened hours before UAB was due to host South Florida at 3 p.m. ET. The spokesperson confirmed that the university elected to play.

UAB Blazers quarterback Ryder Burton (15) throws a pass against the UConn Huskies in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Nov. 1, 2025. (David Butler II/Imagn Images)

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“UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”

The two players were attacked Saturday morning at the Football Operations Center, the training center for the Blazers’ football program. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Fox News Digital’s Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. 

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