Update (11/30/25): This story has been updated to include information on the victims and alleged perpetrator.
Two football players were stabbed Saturday morning shortly after 10 a.m. at the UAB Football Operations Center.
According to a UAB spokesperson, “UAB Police and Public Safety is investigating an assault that took place this morning at the Football Operations Center. Injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. The suspect is in custody, and there is no threat to campus.”
UAB said in a statement Saturday afternoon, “We are grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the football operations building are in stable condition. Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect, another player, remains in custody, and an investigation is taking place. The team elected to play today’s game. UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time. Thank you.”
Several students on the anonymous app YikYak also expressed concern about not receiving a B-Alert, UAB’s emergency notification system, regarding this incident.
““Why the f— was there no B-Alert?”
“So B-alert not gonna send s— out about a stabbing at the football facility right…right.”
“The fact that B-alert works when it wants to is hilarious.”
The Blazers played South Florida 2 p.m. Saturday at Protective Stadium, where they lost 48-18.
The football players stabbed have been identified as defensive linemen Joshua Underwood, ‘29, and JaSire Peterson, ‘28. Offensive lineman Daniel Mincey, ‘29, was accused of stabbing the two with a knife and charged with attempted murder and assault.
Mincey was released from Jefferson County Jail Tuesday night on a $90,000 bond.
Underwood and Peterson have been discharged from UAB Hospital, where they were being treated for their injuries.
UAB Football Interim Head Coach Alex Mortensen reiterated the importance of players’ well-being during a news conference Monday.
“What’s most important to us is the well-being of our student-athletes, of our players. We are going to make sure they have every opportunity this week to get the counseling services that they need.”
The Blazers play their last game of the season at Tulsa on Nov. 29.
