Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is the new head coach of the UFL's Birmingham Stallions. The two-time NCAA champion and NFL journeyman was announced Thursday as the replacement for Skip Holtz, who stepped down this week after four seasons.
Former Ohio State standout Ted Ginn Jr. was named the first head coach of the United Football League's Columbus Aviators on Wednesday. Ginn, 40, was a receiver and return specialist for the 2006 Buckeyes team that reached the BCS national title game.
Skip Holtz announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions. Holtz, 61, guided the club to three consecutive championships (2022-23 USFL; 2024 UFL).
The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday. The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract.
2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins.
The man who became known as “The Thiccer Kicker” during his college career will get his shot at making the NFL. Former Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis is signing with the New York Jets, the team announced Wednesday.
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.