Ja'Vin Simkins scores twice in 4th quarter and UAB defeats Charlotte 23-12

(AP) — Ja'Vin Simkins ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Rod Robinson II ran for 101 yards and UAB defeated Charlotte 23-12 on Saturday night.The Blazers (5-4, 3-2 American Conference) improved to 5-0 at home and closed in on what may be their first bowl season since their string of six straight bowl bids ended in 2022.