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Ryder Burton is a junior quarterback for UAB.
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Illini Guys · 2h ago
2026 Week 1 Film Review: Blazing A New Trail in Win vs. UAB
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SB Nation: The Champaign Room · 1d ago
Kante takes it to the crib for first career touchdown
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Underdog Dynasty · 1d ago
UAB finally gets in the end zone 🐉
Ryder Burton throws his first touchdown of the season to Rod Robinson II just a few seconds before halftime
Blazers hanging tight with Illinois, down 14-13
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Underdog Dynasty · 1d ago
UAB really needed a touchdown there. But overall a good response drive by Ryder Burton and the offense.
Season at a Glance
2025 season · through week 14Schedule
@ Illinois
L 23–42
vs UL Monroe
3:30 PM ET
@ Louisiana
8:00 PM ET
vs Navy
7:00 PM ET
@ Memphis
TBD
vs East Carolina
7:30 PM ET
@ South Florida
TBD
vs Charlotte
TBD
@ Temple
TBD
vs UTSA
TBD
@ North Texas
TBD
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About Ryder Burton
Ryder Burton, QB for UAB Football.
Ryder Burton on Sports Index — explore collections, timelines, stats, and media content. Related topics: UAB Football, Memphis Football, Illinois Football, Ike Esonwune, Rod Robinson II.
Recent Content
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2026 Week 1 Film Review: Blazing A New Trail in Win vs. UAB
IlliniGuys.com begins its sixth season of providing an in-depth film review following each Illinois football game. By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst September 5, 2026 CHAMPAIGN ...
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Kante takes it to the crib for first career touchdown
CHAMPAIGN, IL — The fifth-year linebacker started out the season hot, after a muffed pass from QB Ryder Burton ended up right in the linebackers’ hands. There was nothing but green pastures Infront of...
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UAB finally gets in the end zone 🐉
Ryder Burton throws his first touchdown of the season to Rod Robinson II just a few seconds before halftime
Blazers hanging tight with Illinois, down 14-13
UAB finally gets in the end zone 🐉 Ryder Burton throws his first touchdown of the season to Rod Robinson II just a few seconds before halftime Blazers hanging tight with Illinois, down 14-13
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UAB really needed a touchdown there. But overall a good response drive by Ryder Burton and the offense.
UAB really needed a touchdown there. But overall a good response drive by Ryder Burton and the offense.
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Hope it's a great day!
@RyderBurton5
#WinAsOne https://t.co/2dbfZ9e2Ae
Hope it's a great day! @RyderBurton5 #WinAsOne https://t.co/2dbfZ9e2Ae
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It took Ryder Burton 3 schools and 2.5 years before earning his first starting nod.
He capitalized on the opportunity, knocking off the #22 team in the country. Now Burton is QB1 at UAB, hoping to replicate that performance on a weekly basis:
https://t.co/2XJJeje4iY https://t.co/bYWo3W2gIP
It took Ryder Burton 3 schools and 2.5 years before earning his first starting nod. He capitalized on the opportunity, knocking off the #22 team in the country. Now Burton is QB1 at UAB, hoping to re...
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A week after UAB lost its starting QB and head coach, Ryder Burton made his first collegiate start and led the Blazers to a stunning upset over #22 Memphis.
Now he's entering 2026 as QB1. How Burton got here and his growth as a quarterback:
https://t.co/onDw9wt47K
A week after UAB lost its starting QB and head coach, Ryder Burton made his first collegiate start and led the Blazers to a stunning upset over #22 Memphis. Now he's entering 2026 as QB1. How Burton ...
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UAB QB Ryder Burton: "I mean, it was point-blank settled, they were going to have 'College GameDay' if they beat us. So I'm sure there's a lot of hard feelings there. And I don't think I'd have it any other way."
On Memphis/UAB heading into 2026⬇️
https://t.co/KM0sLAVn6u
UAB QB Ryder Burton: "I mean, it was point-blank settled, they were going to have 'College GameDay' if they beat us. So I'm sure there's a lot of hard feelings there. And I don't think I'd have it any...
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Ryder Burton looks to build on iconic upset as UAB’s QB1
Sometimes an upset doesn’t look ripe for the picking. The UAB Blazers were in the midst of a turbulent season, and everything continued to spiral. On Oct. 11, starting quarterback Jalen Kitna suffered...
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Ryder Burton looks to build on iconic upset as UAB’s QB1
Ryder Burton waited years for an opportunity. UAB gave him one last October, and now he’s the 2026 starter.
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Quarterback Ryder Burton could be key to UAB’s chances in 2026
Junior entering first full year as Blazers’ starter behind center
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Ready? Set? LET’S GOOOO!!! @RyderBurton5
#WinAsOne | @American_Conf https://t.co/ggsNF1C3jF
Ready? Set? LET’S GOOOO!!! @RyderBurton5 #WinAsOne | @American_Conf https://t.co/ggsNF1C3jF
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UAB was once the standard of the CUSA, but the Blazers are still acclimating to life in the American Conference
Alex Mortensen takes over as a full-time head coach, while Ryder Burton takes over as QB. Can the new pieces in place turn things around?
https://t.co/HGyVMggiJv
UAB was once the standard of the CUSA, but the Blazers are still acclimating to life in the American Conference Alex Mortensen takes over as a full-time head coach, while Ryder Burton takes over as Q...
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Mortensen, Burton & Esonwune to Represent UAB at American Kickoff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB head coach Alex Mortensen and student-athletes Ryder Burton and Ike Esonwune will represent the Blazers at the 2026 American Kickoff, held July 23-24 at the Hilton St. Petersbur...
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5 Questions with Ryder Burton
Redshirt junior quarterback Ryder Burton is poised to make an impact for the Blazers after showing his potential during the 2025 season. Burton stepped into a starting role and delivered one of UAB's ...