University of Alabama at Birmingham offensive lineman Daniel Mincey was arrested Saturday morning, November 22, after two UAB football players were stabbed just hours before the Blazers hosted the South Florida Bulls. Mincey, who transferred to the program in May, was booked on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder, according to Jefferson County Jail records cited by the Associated Press.
Interim head coach Alex Mortensen confirmed that both victims were hospitalized and in stable condition. Their identities have not been publicly released. As of publication, it was not immediately clear whether Mincey had obtained legal representation.
Arrest, Charges, and What Authorities Have Said
Per the Associated Press, Mincey was taken into custody in Birmingham and booked Saturday on multiple felony counts. No additional details about what preceded the incident have been made available by authorities, and a possible motive remains unknown at this time. The case is ongoing, and updates are expected as investigators continue to gather information.
A UAB spokesperson told the New York Post there was “no threat to campus” following the arrests and hospitalizations, emphasizing that the situation was contained. The university did not release further details about the incident or the conditions of those involved beyond confirming the immediate safety of students and staff.
Given the severity of the charges, the process will likely move through the courts in the coming days and weeks. Jail records referenced by multiple outlets list the counts against Mincey, but do not include a comprehensive incident narrative or indicate whether bail was set.
Team Response And Decision To Play
Despite the events earlier in the day, UAB ultimately took the field against South Florida on Saturday. Mortensen explained during a postgame press conference that the team met, discussed their options, and decided collectively to proceed in order to honor Senior Day—the final home game of the season. Several players opted not to participate, and that choice was supported by the program.
“We want to be very sympathetic to what everyone’s going through and make sure everyone understood they had an opportunity to seek counseling or anything that they needed or wanted—that the university is here to help them,” Mortensen said, as reported by People.
Mortensen added that once the decision was made to play, the staff and players tried to follow a standard game-day routine while ensuring that resources were available for anyone who needed support. UAB stated that counseling services were being offered to members of the football program in the wake of the incident.
Game Result And Context
UAB fell to USF, 48–18, dropping the Blazers to 3–8 overall and 1–6 in American Athletic Conference play. The result capped an emotional day for the program, which had to balance Senior Day recognition with the shock of a serious off-field situation just hours earlier.
In postgame remarks, Mortensen struck a measured tone, focusing on player well-being and the importance of offering clear options and support. The university did not disclose further personnel details or lineup decisions connected to the pregame incident.
What We Know So Far
• The incident occurred on Saturday morning, November 22, before UAB’s home game against South Florida.
• Daniel Mincey, an offensive lineman who joined UAB in May, was arrested and booked on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder, per Jefferson County Jail records cited by the Associated Press.
• Two UAB players were hospitalized and are in stable condition, according to interim head coach Alex Mortensen. Their names have not been released.
• A UAB spokesperson said there was no ongoing threat to campus following the incident.
• UAB chose to play the game, with counseling resources made available to players. Some members of the team chose not to participate.
• The Blazers lost to USF, 48–18, and moved to 3–8 (1–6 AAC) on the season.
As the investigation continues, more information is likely to be shared by local authorities and the university. For now, the program has emphasized safety, support, and transparency for those affected, while keeping details of the incident itself limited pending law enforcement updates.
Screen Rant will update this story as additional official information becomes available from UAB, local authorities, or court records.
