USFL Score, highlights: New Orleans Breakers dominate Tampa Bay Bandits in 34-3 victory

By Apr 24, 2022, 6:32 PM EDT
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The New Orleans Breakers dominated to win the first edition of the “Breaker Bay Brawl,” defeating the Tampa Bay Bandits, 34-3.

The Breakers offense pushed the tempo at the start of the game, getting out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Bandits responded with a blocked field goal followed by a field goal of their own, the only Tampa Bay score of the game.

New Orleans was soundly in control on both sides of the ball. Their defense had a fumble recovery and two interceptions, both of which led to points on the board. The Breakers allowed just 195 yards, 65 passing and 130 rushing.

Meanwhile on offense, quarterback Kyle Sloter completed 25 passes to eight different receivers for 266 yards, including an incredible one-handed catch by Jonathan Adams. Running backs Jordan Ellis and T.J. Logan led the team in rushing, combining for 107 yards.

Head coaches for New Orleans Breakers and Tampa Bay Bandits

Two different backgrounds of coaching were on display this week. Both head coaches are known for their offensive prowess, but at different levels. New Orleans head coach Larry Fedora was a college coach from 1991-2020. He coached at Southern Miss from 2008-2011, leading the Golden Eagles to four consecutive Bowl games appearances and a school-record 12 wins during the 2011 season. As the North Carolina head coach, Fedora led the Tar Heels to their first ACC Championship game appearance in 2015.

Meanwhile the Bandits are led by Todd Haley, who spent 22 seasons as an NFL coach, including three seasons with the Chiefs. He has worked as the offensive coordinator for the Cardinals,Steelers and Browns. The Cardinals appeared in Super Bowl XLIII during his tenure. Haley also had coaching stints with the Bears and Cowboys.

Breakers vs. Bandits score, results, highlights

Final score: New Orleans Breakers 34, Tampa Bay Bandits 3

1st quarter, 7:35 (Breakers): K.Sloter rushed up the middle to TB End Zone for 1 yards. K.Sloter for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

1st quarter, 0:15 (Breakers): T.Logan rushed up the middle to TB End Zone for 5 yards. T.Logan for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

1st quarter, 0:08 (Breakers): TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Sloter steps back to pass. Catch made by J.Adams at TB 2. Gain of yards. TWO-POINT ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

2nd quarter, 5:54 (Bandits): T.Rausa 22 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-R.DiSalvo, Holder-B.Wright.

2nd quarter, 2:35 (Breakers): K.Sloter pass deep right complete to TB End Zone. Catch made by S.Poindexter at TB End Zone. Gain of 18 yards. S.Poindexter for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 14:49 (Breakers): A.MacGinnis 24 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-T.Bernard, Holder-M.White.

4th quarter, 11:33 (Breakers): K.Sloter pass short right complete to TB End Zone. Catch made by J.Dixon at TB End Zone. Gain of 4 yards. J.Dixon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 1:11 (Breakers): A.MacGinnis 30 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-T.Bernard, Holder-M.White.

Breakers vs. Bandits reaction and coverage

6:04 p.m. ET: And that’ll do it! New Orleans wins 34-3, the largest margin of victory of any game this season.

6:01 p.m. ET: MacGinnis’ 30-yard field goal attempt is good, extending New Orleans’ lead. MacGinnis is two for three in field goal attempts today. Breakers 34, Bandits 3. 1:11 left to play.

5:54 p.m. ET: Mike Stevens has another interception for New Orleans. The Breakers take over at the Tampa Bay 37-yard line with 3:00 left in the game.

5:32 p.m. ET: The Breakers offense capitalizes on Clarke’s interception, getting in the end zone once again. Sloter completes a pass to Johnnie Dixon, Dixon’s first touchdown of the season. MacGinnis’ extra point attempt is good.

New Orleans 31, Tampa Bay 3 with 11:29 left to play.

5:24 p.m. ET: New Orleans interception! Cornerback Nevelle Clarke picks off Ta’amu’s pass. The Breakers will take over at the Tampa Bay 30-yard line.

5:20 p.m. ET: The Bandits red-zone defense holds the Breakers to a field goal to start the fourth quarter. MacGinnis’ 22-yard attempt is good to give New Orleans a 24-3 lead.

5:14 p.m. ET: A scoreless third quarter comes to an end as New Orleans maintains their 21-3 lead over Tampa Bay. The Breakers will begin the fourth with a second-and-goal at the Tampa Bay four-yard line.

4:52 p.m. ET: Tampa Bay successfully converts on fourth-and-two, narrowly grabbing the first down. Bandits at the New Orleans 36-yard line.

4:35 p.m. ET: The second half is about to get underway from Protective Stadium.

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4:24 p.m. ET: The Bandits go three-and-out on their last possession of the half. New Orleans 21, Tampa Bay 3, the largest halftime margin of any game this season.

4:14 p.m. ET: John Franklin fumbles the ball at the Tampa Bay 37-yard line. Jarey Elder recovers for the Breakers, giving them another chance to score before the end of the half.

4:09 p.m. ET: New Orleans touchdown! Sloter’s deep pass to Shawn Poindexter is complete and the Breakers add to their lead. Austin MacGinnis’ extra point attempt is good.

New Orleans 21, Tampa Bay 3. 2:28 left in the half.

4:06 p.m. ET: It’s a one-handed catch by Jonathan Adams! Kyle Sloter connects with Adams for a gain of 29.

3:58 p.m. ET: The Bandits are on the board! Tampa Bay ends a 10-play drive, their best so far, with a successful field goal attempt by Tyler Rausa.

New Orleans 14, Tampa Bay 3. 5:54 remain in the half.

3:54 p.m. ET: Jordan Ta’amu connects with Rashard Davis for a Tampa Bay first down, their first of the game after going three-and-out on their first three drives.

3:53 p.m. ET: Austin MacGinnis’ field goal attempt is blocked. New Orleans ends this drive without points after scoring touchdowns on their first two drives.

3:40 p.m. ET: After a big third-down conversion by T.J. Logan kept the Breakers’ drive alive, the running back rushes five yards into the end zone for another New Orleans touchdown.

The Breakers’ two-point conversion attempt is good. Their first extra point attempt this game was unsuccessful.

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The first quarter ends with a New Orleans 14, Tampa Bay 0 score.

3:23 p.m. ET: Breakers strike first! New Orleans’ offense gets off to a strong start, finishing their 13-play opening drive in the end zone. Quarterback Kyle Sloter rushes up the middle for the touchdown. Austin MacGinnis’ extra point attempt is no good.

New Orleans 6, Tampa Bay 0 with 7:32 remaining in the first quarter.

3:01 p.m. ET: The last matchup of USFL week two is about to get underway! It’s another beautiful day at Protective Stadium.

Everything you need to know about the USFL:

What time and channel is the Breakers vs Bandits on?

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  • When: Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
  • Where: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Live Stream: NBC and Peacock

2023 USFL Week 8 Schedule: How to watch Gamblers vs Maulers, Stars vs Stallions start times, live stream info

By May 31, 2023, 6:10 PM EDT
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Week 8 of the 2023 USFL season  features four games you don’t want to miss. First, on Saturday, June 3 it’s the Houston Gamblers (4-3) vs Pittsburgh Maulers (2-5) at 12:00 PM ET on USA Network and Peacock. Then at 3:00 PM, the Philadelphia Stars (4-3) will go head-to-head with the Birmingham Stallions (5-2) on NBC and Peacock.

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On Sunday, June 4, the USFL excitement starts at 1:00 PM with a Memphis Showboats (4-3) vs New Jersey Generals match up. Then, at 4:00 PM the Michigan Panthers (3-4) face the the New Orleans Breakers (4-3) to cap off the night. See below for additional information on how to watch/live stream each game this weekend.

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Saturday, June 3:

Houston Gamblers at Pittsburgh Maulers – 12 p.m. (USA and Peacock)

Philadelphia Stars at Birmingham Stallions – 3 p.m. (NBC and Peacock)

Sunday, June 4:

Memphis Showboats at New Jersey Generals – 1 p.m. (FOX)

Michigan Panthers at New Orleans Breakers – 4 p.m. (FOX)

Where are the new locations for the 2023 USFL Season?

The 2023 USFL season will feature four host cities: Detroit, Memphis, Canton, Ohio and Birmingham, Alabama.

  • The New Jersey Generals and Pittsburgh Maulers will be hosted in Canton, Ohio at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers will be hosted in Birmingham at Protective Stadium.
  • The Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars will be hosted in Detroit, Michigan at Ford Field.
  • The Memphis Showboats and Houston Gamblers will be hosted in Memphis, Tennessee at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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How can I watch USFL games on Peacock?

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What devices does Peacock support?

You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.

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2023 USFL Season Schedule: Dates, times, locations, new teams, playoff format, scores, and more

By May 31, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
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The 2023 USFL Season kicks off on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 with four thrilling games. First, the Philadelphia Stars will take on the Memphis Showboats at 4:30 PM ET followed by a New Jersey Generals vs Birmingham Stallions match up at 7:30 PM ET. On Sunday, the Michigan Panthers will go head-to-head with the Houston Gamblers at noon, followed by a Pittsburgh Maulers vs New Orleans Breakers match up at 6:30 PM.

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Season 2 of the USFL features four host cities–Detroit, Memphis, Canton, and Birmingham. This is a significant change from last year when all 10-regular season games were contested in Birmingham, Alabama and playoff games took place in Canton, Ohio. Additionally, the 2023 season will also feature a new team. The Tampa Bay Bandits will now be called the Memphis Showboats. Memphis was one of the original teams featured in the first edition of the USFL.

See below for the full 2023 USFL Season Schedule as well as answers to any questions you may have before the upcoming season. Be sure to check back for the latest updates to the schedule.

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How many teams are in the USFL?

There are a total of 8 teams in the USFL that make up two divisions:

North Division:

  • Michigan Panthers
  • New Jersey Generals
  • Philadelphia Stars
  • Pittsburgh Maulers

South Division:

  • Birmingham Stallions
  • Houston Gamblers
  • New Orleans Breakers
  • Memphis Showboats

Where will games be contested during the 2023 USFL Season?

The 2023 USFL season will feature four host cities: Detroit, Memphis, Canton, Ohio and Birmingham, Alabama.

  • The New Jersey Generals and Pittsburgh Maulers will be hosted in Canton, Ohio at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers will be hosted in Birmingham at Protective Stadium.
  • The Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars will be hosted in Detroit, Michigan at Ford Field.
  • The Memphis Showboats and Houston Gamblers will be hosted in Memphis, Tennessee at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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How many weeks are in the USFL’s regular season?

There are 10 weeks in the regular season. Each team will go head-to-head with division rivals twice and face off against teams of the opposite division once.

How will 2023 USFL playoffs work?

After the 10 week regular season comes to a close, the top two teams from each division will go head-to-head in two playoff games in late June, with the winners advancing to the USFL Championship game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

2023 USFL Season Schedule:

*All times are listed as ET

WEEK 1

Saturday, April 15
Philadelphia Stars 27, Memphis Showboats 23
Birmingham Stallions 27, New Jersey Generals 10

Sunday, April 16
Michigan Panthers 29, Houston Gamblers 13 
New Orleans Breakers 22, Pittsburgh Maulers 15

WEEK 2

Saturday, April 22
New Orleans Breakers 38, Houston Gamblers 31 
Birmingham Stallions 42, Memphis Showboats 2

Sunday, April 23
New Jersey Generals 20, Pittsburgh Maulers 3 
Michigan Panthers 24, Philadelphia Stars 10

WEEK 3

Saturday, April 29
New Orleans Breakers 45, Birmingham Stallions 31
Houston Gamblers 30, Memphis Showboats 26 

Sunday, April 30
Pittsburgh Maulers 21, Philadelphia Stars 13
New Jersey Generals 28, Michigan Panthers 13 

WEEK 4

Saturday, May 6

Houston Gamblers 41, Philadelphia Stars 16
Memphis Showboats 29,  Michigan Panthers 10

Saturday, May 7

New Orleans Breakers 20, New Jersey Generals 17
Birmingham Stallions 24, Pittsburgh Maulers 20

WEEK 5

Saturday, May 13
Pittsburgh Maulers 23,  Michigan Panthers 7
Houston Gamblers 27, Birmingham Stallions 20

Sunday, May 14
Philadelphia Stars 24, New Jersey Generals 21 
Memphis Showboats 17,  New Orleans Breakers 10

WEEK 6

Saturday, May 20
Memphis Showboats 22, Pittsburgh Maulers 0
Birmingham Stallions 27, Michigan Panthers 13

Sunday, May 21
Philadelphia Stars 16, New Orleans Breakers 10
Houston Gamblers 16, New Jersey Generals 10

WEEK 7

Saturday, May 27
Birmingham Stallions 24, New Orleans 20
Philadelphia Stars 37, Pittsburgh Maulers 31

Sunday, May 28
Memphis Showboats 23, Houston Gamblers 20
Michigan Panthers 25, New Jersey Generals 22

WEEK 8

Saturday, June 3
Houston at Pittsburgh – 12 p.m. (USA and Peacock)
Philadelphia at Birmingham – 3 p.m. (NBC and Peacock)

Sunday, June 4
Memphis at New Jersey – 1 p.m. (FOX)
Michigan at New Orleans – 4 p.m. (FOX)

WEEK 9

Saturday, June 10
Michigan at Pittsburgh – 12 p.m. (FOX)
New Orleans at Memphis – 3 p.m. (NBC and Peacock)

Sunday, June 11
Birmingham at Houston – 2 p.m. (NBC and Peacock)
Philadelphia at New Jersey – 7 p.m. (FOX)

WEEK 10

Saturday, June 17
Pittsburgh at New Jersey – 1 p.m. (USA and Peacock)
Birmingham at Memphis – 4 p.m. (FOX)

Sunday, June 18
New Orleans at Houston – 4 p.m. (FS1)
Philadelphia at Michigan – 7 p.m. (FOX)

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