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The Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders meet Saturday night in St. Louis to decide the 2025 UFL championship.

Panthers QB Bryce Perkins named UFL Offensive POY

Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins was named the 2025 UFL Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday. St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Pita Taumoepenu was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.

DC Defenders News / Athlon Sports / June 10

HBCU Alum One Win Away from Making Pro Football History

When Shannon Harris took over as head coach of the DC Defenders just a week before the 2025 UFL season kicked off, few outside the locker room believed he’d be here, one win from rewriting history books.

DC Defenders News / HBCUs on SI / June 9

DC Defenders Harris Could Become First HBCU Alum To Coach Pro Football Team To Title

After former head coach Reggie Barlow stepped down to take the job at Tennessee State, there was uncertainty about the DC Defender's direction. Barlow exited a week before the start of the 2025 UFL season, but the organization quickly selected Shannon Harris to be their new leader — a great choice.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 9

Defenders handle Battlehawks, advance to UFL title game

Jordan Ta'amu passed for 204 yards and one touchdown as the DC Defenders advanced to the UFL title game with a 36-18 victory over the host St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday in the XFL Conference final.

UFL News / Pro Football Talk / June 8

D.C. Defenders top St. Louis Battlehawks in UFL playoffs, 36-18

For the second straight year, the St. Louis Battlehawks were one home playoff win away from the UFL championship, which again will be played in St. Louis.

UFL News / Pro Football Talk / June 8

Michigan Panthers end Birmingham's spring football dominance

The dynasty is over. The Birmingham Stallions — winners of three straight championships in the USFL and UFL — lost on Sunday in the first round of the UFL playoffs.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 8

Panthers beat Stallions, reach UFL title game

Bryce Perkins threw for 238 yards and a touchdown and Toa Taua ran for three TDs to lead the Michigan Panthers to a 44-29 victory Sunday over the host Birmingham Stallions in the USFL Conference final.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 8

Ex-NFL player Kelvin Joseph faces charges in Texas crash

Former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph is facing charges related to the death of a 27-year-old motorcyclist. Police in Richardson, Texas, arrested Joseph

St. Louis Battlehawks finish UFL season with league-best 8-2 record

The best UFL city has the UFL's best team. The St. Louis Battlehawks finished the league's 2025 season with an 8-2 record. That's the best mark in the eight-team league.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 1

Stallions prance into playoffs by smashing Showboats

The Birmingham Stallions built momentum for the playoffs by posting a 46-9 triumph over the host Memphis Showboats in the UFL regular-season finale on Sunday.

UFL News / Field Level Media / June 1

Renegades close out season with rout of Brahmas

Luis Perez completed 26 of 32 passes for 283 yards and scored a rushing touchdown to pace the Arlington Renegades to a 23-6 victory over the host San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday in a season finale for both teams.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 31

Lorenzo Lingard, Roughnecks defeat Panthers

Lorenzo Lingard rushed for one touchdown, and Chris Blewitt kicked two field goals to help the Houston Roughnecks beat the Michigan Panthers 19-12 in their Week 10 matchup on Saturday in Detroit.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 31

Battlehawks hold down Defenders in UFL semi preview

Carson Wells, Myles Sims and Mike Rose made seven tackles apiece, leading a strong defensive effort that led the St. Louis Battlehawks to a 13-8 win over the D.C.

UFL News / The Forkball / May 30

The Houston Roughnecks Rough Up DC Defenders: Unlocking The UFL

In week 9, we saw a sight to behold. The DC Defenders suffered a defeat against the Houston Roughnecks. Despite having a clear playoff picture, there is still room for excitement and upsets, so make sure to keep up with The Forkball’s coverage.

UFL News / The Forkball / May 27

Showboats Blown Out by Renegades

The Arlington Renegades soundly defeated the Memphis Showboats 30-12 on Saturday, May 25. The Renegades came into town to steal the joy from the Showboats, and definitely rained on their parade.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 25

Roughnecks stop last-second, 3-point try to upset Defenders

The Houston Roughnecks reeled off 22 straight points during the middle quarters and held on for a 24-21 upset of the visiting DC Defenders on Sunday afternoon.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 24

Renegades reel off 18 straight points to sink Showboats

Luis Perez threw for 206 yards and two scores, as the Arlington Renegades reeled off the final three touchdowns to claim a 30-12 win over the host Memphis Showboats on Saturday.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 24

Stallions rally past Panthers in USFL conference title-game preview

J'Mar Smith connected with Deon Cain for a 19-yard touchdown pass with 2:30 left to lift the Birmingham Stallions to a 26-22 victory over the visiting Michigan Panthers on Saturday.

UFL News / Field Level Media / May 24

Battlehawks blow out Brahmas, keep pressure on Defenders

The St. Louis Battlehawks rumbled for 169 yards and two touchdowns on the ground on their way to a 39-13 win over the Brahmas in San Antonio on Friday.

UFL News / The Forkball / May 19

Memphis Showboats Edge San Antonio Brahmas in OT

Under Friday Night Lights, the Memphis Showboats edge the San Antonio Brahmas. In OT (overtime) the Showboats made two of three attempts while the Brahmas missed their third attempt.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / April 1

Saints QB offers one major criticism of UFL

Ben DiNucci is a huge advocate of spring football leagues, but the New Orleans Saints quarterback believes there are some issues that the United Football League needs to address if it wants to survive.

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NFL News / LWOSports.com / October 25

How The UFL Has Made An Impact In The NFL

With 15 seconds left in the game, a 44-yard field goal from Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates sealed the 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings. That clutch kick reverberated throughout the league.