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The United Football League announced its expansion for the 2026 season with three new teams in Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando, along with rebranding and venue updates for existing teams, moving towards a unified eight-team league with a new schedule and playoff format.
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 St. Louis Battlehawks rallied to a 27-24 victory over the Arlington Renegades in a United Football League game, with a record crowd of 40,317 in attendance. Quarterback AJ McCarron led the Battlehawks with 248 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, including a game-winning 22-yard field goal. The game featured several lead changes and big plays, including a 53-yard touchdown pass from McCarron to Marcell Ateman. The Battlehawks will face the San Antonio Brahmas next, while the Renegades seek their first win of the season against the D.C. Defenders.
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.
Reuben Foster made a strong start for the Houston Roughnecks in the United Football League's Week 1, with two takeaways against the Memphis Showboats, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Other games saw the Birmingham Stallions defeating the Arlington Renegades, the Michigan Panthers edging out the St. Louis Battlehawks, and the San Antonio Brahmas defeating the D.C. Defenders. The upcoming Week 2 games include matchups between the Brahmas and Showboats, Renegades and Battlehawks, Stallions and Panthers, and Roughnecks and Defenders.
15 former Philadelphia Eagles players have been signed to teams in the United Football League, which is set to kick off its season on March 30, 2024. The UFL is a premier spring football league resulting from the merger of the XFL and USFL, with former XFL President Russ Brandon and former USFL President of Football Operations Daryl Johnston leading the league. The UFL has eight teams in cities such as Arlington, Birmingham, and Detroit, and it includes former Eagles players like Luis Perez, Deon Cain, Marvin Wilson, and Vinny Papale.
The Michigan Panthers are gearing up for their 2024 United Football League debut, expecting an "explosive" offense under new offensive coordinator Marcel Bellefeuille. With a 50-50 split between returning and new players on the roster, the team aims to attract fans by playing well and appealing to Michigan's football enthusiasts. Head coach Mike Nolan anticipates a competitive season and strong quarterback play, while the defense looks to build on their performance from last year. The Panthers will face the St. Louis Battlehawks in their season opener at Ford Field.
The United Football League, formed from the merger of the USFL and XFL, kicks off its first season with the champions of each league, the Birmingham Stallions and the Arlington Renegades, facing off in the opening game. The Stallions, led by coach Skip Holtz, bring back familiar players like quarterback J’Mar Smith and running back C.J. Marable, while the Renegades, coached by Bob Stoops, feature quarterback Luis Perez and wide receiver Tyler Vaughns. The UFL consists of four teams from each former league, with a full schedule of games set for the opening week.
Quarterback AJ McCarron has agreed to terms with the St. Louis Battlehawks for the upcoming United Football League season after a successful stint in the XFL. The 33-year-old, who previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, will join the Battlehawks for their 10-week season starting on March 30, along with other XFL and USFL teams.
The United Football League has unveiled its 2024 schedule, featuring 43 games and an eight-team slate formed from a merger of the XFL and USFL. The season will kick off on March 30, with each team playing a 10-game schedule and culminating in the championship game in June. The league will be divided into two conferences, USFL and XFL, with games broadcast on ABC, FOX, ESPN, FS1, and ESPN2, and available for streaming on ESPN+ or Fox Sports App.
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced the launch of the United Football League (UFL), set to start on March 30, 2024, as a result of the merger between the XFL and USFL. The inaugural game will feature the Arlington Renegades against the Birmingham Stallions, with further details on teams and markets to be released. The UFL is backed by former XFL owners, Fox Sports, and ESPN, with Russ Brandon as president and CEO, and Daryl Johnston heading football operations. The merger aims to establish a stable spring football league and create opportunities for players and fans.