All articles tagged with #san antonio brahmas
The St. Louis Battlehawks secured a 13-12 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas by successfully challenging a two-point conversion using the United Football League rulebook, which nullified the points and ensured a home playoff game. Despite a slow start, quarterback A.J. McCarron returned from injury to lead the team, supported by strong special teams play, including two blocked field goals.
The San Antonio Brahmas, led by 76-year-old head coach Wade Phillips, handed the Birmingham Stallions their first UFL loss with an 18-9 victory, ending the Stallions' 15-game winning streak. The win, coupled with a loss by the St. Louis Battlehawks, gave the Brahmas sole possession of first place in the XFL Conference. Running back Anthony McFarland contributed significantly with 116 yards from scrimmage. The Brahmas and Battlehawks are set to face each other in consecutive weekends, with the conference title and home-field advantage for the playoffs at stake.
The United Football League's onside kick alternative, allowing teams to take the ball at their own 28-yard line facing fourth-and-12 instead of kicking off, led to a thrilling comeback win for the San Antonio Brahmas as they scored a touchdown with 48 seconds left to defeat the Memphis Showboats 20-19. The NFL has considered similar alternatives but has yet to adopt one, and the success of this method in the UFL may prompt further consideration.
In the United Football League opener, the San Antonio Brahmas pulled off a trick play resulting in a big man touchdown when former New York Giants punter Brad Wing threw a 40-yard pass to center Alex Mollette, leading to a 27-12 victory over the D.C. Defenders. Brahmas quarterback Chase Garbers had a strong performance with 152 passing yards and two touchdown passes, while D.C. kicker Matthew McCrane scored all 12 points for the Defenders. San Antonio will face the Memphis Showboats next, while D.C. will host the Houston Roughnecks.
Luq Barcoo, a cornerback who played for the San Antonio Brahmas in the XFL, has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barcoo went undrafted in 2020 but played in three regular-season games for the Jaguars. He has since spent time with several NFL teams without playing in a game. Barcoo had offers from the Browns and Cowboys before choosing the Steelers.