Alabama Birmingham Stops Texas Christian

Darrell Hackney threw five touchdown passes in the first half Friday night to lead Alabama Birmingham to a 41-25 Conference USA victory over Texas Christian at Birmingham, Ala.

Hackney, a junior who threw four scoring passes against Army in 2002, completed 15 of 24 passes for 337 yards. He helped Alabama Birmingham (5-1, 3-0) join Southern Mississippi and Louisville as the only undefeated teams in Conference USA.

Brandon Hassell completed 20 of 33 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown for the Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2).

The Blazers totaled 315 yards and built a 35-14 lead by halftime.

Hackney threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White on Alabama Birmingham’s second play. Reggie Lindsey caught touchdown passes of 17 and 40 yards, and Cedric Hampton and Norris Drinkard each caught 10-yard scoring passes.

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