A UAB football player has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two teammates at the university’s Football Operations Center, campus officials confirmed Friday.
Daniel Mincey, a redshirt freshman offensive lineman, faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder following the incident that occurred on November 22, 2025. The two injured players are currently in stable condition, according to interim head coach Alex Mortensen, who addressed the situation during a postgame news conference.
“The teammate suspected in the stabbing was in custody,” the university said in a statement released Friday evening. Campus police immediately took the suspect into custody at the Football Operations Building where the stabbing occurred.
Team Plays Through Trauma
Despite the shocking violence that rocked the program just hours earlier, the Blazers decided to proceed with their scheduled game against South Florida. “The team decided to play to honor graduating seniors in the last home game of the season, though several players understandably opted to sit it out due to the incident,” Mortensen explained to reporters.
How does a team mentally prepare after such an event? Mortensen said once the decision was made to take the field, they focused on maintaining normal game-day routines. The university has also made counseling services available for players affected by the incident.
The Blazers ultimately lost 48-18 to South Florida, dropping to 3-8 on the season and 1-6 in American Conference play. Their final game is scheduled for November 29 at Tulsa.
Transfer Student Identified
While UAB officials have declined to officially confirm Mincey’s involvement, citing the ongoing investigation, the team’s online roster identifies him as a 6-foot-4 offensive lineman from Pompano Beach, Florida. Mincey transferred to UAB from the University of Kentucky in May 2025, according to team records.
The situation represents a troubling turn for a program already struggling through a difficult season. College football programs typically function like extended families, with players spending countless hours together in practice, meetings, and team activities. That such violence could erupt within this tight-knit community has left many in the UAB community stunned.
“The two wounded players were in stable condition,” Mortensen emphasized during his remarks, providing the only positive note in an otherwise devastating day for the program.
