Chriss, Kibodi help Louisiana build big 2nd-quarter lead, cruise past UAB 41-21
Zeon Chriss throws 11-yard TD pass to Terrance Carter
Zeon Chriss throws 11-yard TD pass to Terrance Carter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Zeon Chriss accounted for three touchdowns, Jacob Kibodi ran for 108 yards and a score as Louisiana beat UAB 41-21 on Saturday night.
Chriss was 14-of-20 passing for 174 yards with a touchdown pass. He added 103 yards rushing and a pair of touchdown runs.
Kibodi opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter, and Chriss added touchdown runs for 80 and 6 yards as the Ragin Cajuns (2-1) built a 24-0 halftime lead. Chriss' 11-yard TD pass to Terrance Carter stretched the lead to 34-3 late in the third.
Jacob Zeno threw for 280 yards with a touchdown pass, two interceptions and a touchdown on the ground for UAB (1-2), which scored all three of its touchdowns inside the last five minutes of the game.
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