Troy running back Shawn Southward (20) dives over the top for a touchdown against UAB during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy running back Shawn Southward (20) tries to break free from UAB safety Jake Ganus (4) as he runs for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB head coach Garrick McGee talks with UAB quarterback Jonathan Perry (14) during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB wide receiver Jackie Williams (15) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Troy defensive back Bryan Willis (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy coach Larry Blakeney talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy wide receiver Chip Reeves (8) catches the ball as UAB safety Lamarcus Farmer (3) looks on, for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB wide receiver Jackie Williams (15) holds onto the ball he caught after a hit from Troy defensive back Brynden Trawick (10) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy wide receiver B.J. Chitty (17) gets around UAB safety Jake Ganus (4) and runs in for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Troy defeated Alabama-Birmingham 39-29. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy quarterback Corey Robinson scrambles for yardage against UAB (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Troy defeated Alabama-Birmingham 39-29. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB head coach Garrick McGee walks the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Troy defeated UAB 39-29, spoiling McGee's head coaching debut for UAB. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB quarterback Jonathan Perry (14) throws for a touchdown against Troy in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

UAB wide receiver Patrick Hearn (16) holds onto the ball, but loses his helmet after a hit from Troy cornerback T.J. Bryant (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Troy won 39-29. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Troy running back Shawn Southward (20) finds a hole between UAB defensive end Jamie Onufrak (89) and defensive end Trey Grissett (18) for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. Troy won 39-26. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)