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Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The Michigan Panthers secured an 18-16 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL season opener, with kicker Jake Bates delivering a game-winning 64-yard field goal. The Panthers join the Birmingham Stallions as former USFL teams to defeat former XFL teams on the first day of the UFL.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eagles Wire
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The UFL, a merged league of the XFL and USFL, debuts amid skepticism about the viability of spring football leagues, which have historically struggled to survive due to profitability challenges. Despite the potential for increased betting opportunities and player development, past iterations like the AAF and XFL 2.0 have failed to gain traction. With the backing of major networks like Fox and ESPN, the UFL faces an uphill battle to capture audience interest and prove its sustainability in a crowded sports landscape.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
The United Football League, a merger between the USFL and XFL, kicks off this weekend with the first four games of its 40-game, 10-week season, featuring the defending USFL champion Birmingham Stallions against the defending XFL champion Arlington Renegades. The UFL will not adopt the low-impact kickoff popularized by the XFL and recently adopted by the NFL, and faces a tough challenge in standing out amidst a busy sports weekend, but offers football on TV for fans to enjoy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Football Zebras
The United Football League (UFL), a merger of the USFL and XFL, has announced its officiating crews for the 2024 season, consisting of 70 officials from the Football Bowl Subdivision conferences on ten crews. The league will follow NFL rules with modifications from the USFL and XFL, and the officiating staff includes seven women, the highest for a major spring league to date. The officials have been scouted by the NFL under its Mackie Development Program, and the UFL uses the NFL’s 7-person mechanics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The newly merged United Football League (UFL), combining the XFL and USFL, is set to hold its first dispersal draft on Friday, allowing the eight remaining teams to protect up to 42 players and select up to 20 from the non-surviving teams' rosters. A second draft for unselected players will occur on January 15. The UFL's eight teams will start their inaugural season on March 30, 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The XFL and USFL have merged to form the United Football League (UFL), consolidating from sixteen teams across two leagues to eight teams in one league. The UFL will consist of teams from both former leagues and will conduct dispersal drafts for players from the teams that are not continuing. The merger aims to improve the overall quality of the league by featuring the best players from both the XFL and USFL. Training camps for players are set to begin on February 23.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SportsLogos.Net News
The XFL and USFL have merged to form the United Football League (UFL), announced by co-owners Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia. The new league will feature eight teams, combining four from each of the former leagues, and is set to kick off its inaugural season on March 30. The UFL aims to establish a lasting presence for spring football, building on the intermittent history of spring leagues over the past 30 years. Games will be broadcast across major networks including ABC, ESPN, FOX, and FS1.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Daryl "Moose" Johnston, a former USFL executive, has been appointed as the executive vice president of football operations for the newly formed United Football League (UFL), which is a merger of the XFL and USFL. He will work alongside president and CEO Russ Brandon and other executives who previously held positions in the USFL and XFL. The UFL will feature eight teams and is set to kick off on March 30, with the inaugural game featuring the USFL champions Birmingham Stallion against the XFL champions Arlington Renegades, with broadcasts across ABC, Fox, ESPN, and FS1.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by profootballrumors.com
The XFL and USFL have merged to create the United Football League (UFL), set to launch on March 30, 2024, with eight teams playing a 10-game season. The merger consolidates the number of teams from sixteen to eight, with five teams from the XFL and three from the USFL continuing in the new league. Notable head coaches from both leagues will lead the teams, and the UFL will be helmed by former Bills president Russ Brandon as president and CEO, with Daryl Johnston overseeing football operations. Training camps will begin in Arlington, with games broadcast across major networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, and FS1. The merger, approved by federal regulators, aims to maintain spring football in the U.S. while addressing past financial challenges faced by similar leagues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The United Football League (UFL), formed from the merger of the USFL and XFL, announced its 8-team lineup for the inaugural season, with no teams located on the West Coast. Co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia revealed the team names, conferences, and coaches on ESPN, with the season set to start in March. The league, co-owned with ESPN and Fox, aims to fill the gap in the NFL offseason and will broadcast games on ABC, ESPN, Fox, and FS1.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The United Football League (UFL), a new spring league born from the merger of the USFL and XFL, has revealed its eight-team lineup and notable coaches for its inaugural season. The league will feature a USFL conference with teams like the Birmingham Stallions and a XFL conference with teams such as the Arlington Renegades. Notable coaches include Bob Stoops for the Renegades and Wade Phillips for the Brahmas. The UFL's first game is set for March 30, pitting the 2023 USFL champion Stallions against the 2023 XFL champion Renegades.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
The United Football League (UFL), a new professional football league, has announced its eight team markets and head coaches, with teams and coaches coming from the legacy XFL and USFL leagues. The UFL will start its inaugural season in March 2024, featuring a 10-game regular season. The league has been officially approved following the merger of the XFL and USFL, with teams located in the Eastern and Central time zones of the United States. Training camp is set to begin on February 24 in Arlington, Texas.