USFL Score, highlights: New Jersey Generals defeat Philadelphia Stars, 24-16, with second half surge

By May 1, 2022, 11:27 PM EDT
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New Jersey defeated the Philadelphia Stars to move into first place in the USFL North Division. Both teams entered Sunday’s matchup 1-1 after wins last weekend.

The Stars got out to a quick start, scoring on their first drive and leading 10-3 at the half. Philadelphia’s Bryan Scott, the number one ranked quarterback in the USFL, sustained an injury and backup Case Cookus was at the helm for the second half, completing 13 of 20 attempts 146 yards, including a touchdown pass.

After a slow start, New Jersey settled into their ground game, with De’Andre Johnson taking on primary quarterback duties after splitting time with Luis Perez in the first half. The Generals rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns, led by Trey Williams who had 19 carries for 111 yards. The Stars had no response for New Jersey’s run game, with the Generals scoring touchdowns on every drive of the second half.

Head coaches for New Jersey Generals and Philadelphia Stars

Both teams are led by coaches with extensive experience across multiple levels of football and championships at the professional level. New Jersey is led by 68-year-old Mike Riley, who was the head coach of the San Diego Chargers for three seasons from 1999-2001. His most recent head coaching job came in 2019, where he led the San Antonio Commanders in the AAF. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is led by 64-year-old Bart Andrus. Andrus was the head coach of the Amsterdam Admirals in the NFL Europe league from 2001-2007, leading the team to back-to-back World Bowls and the 2005 title. He has also coached in the CFL, UFL and XFL.

Generals vs. Stars score, results, highlights

Final score: New Jersey Generals 24, Philadelphia Stars 16

1st quarter, 11:23 (Stars): B.Scott pass deep middle complete to NJ 24. Catch made by B.Howard at NJ 24. Gain of 41 yards. B.Howard for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 3:01 (Stars): M.Mengel 22 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-R.Navarro, Holder-C.Cookus.

2nd quarter, 0:29 (Generals): N.Rose 54 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-S.Flanick, Holder-B.Miller.

3rd quarter, 7:08 (Generals): D.Victor rushed left tackle to PHI End Zone for 4 yards. D.Victor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

3rd quarter, 2:32 (Stars): C.Cookus pass complete to NJ 6. Catch made by D.Overton at NJ 6. Gain of 6 yards. D.Overton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 11:19 (Generals): D.Victor rushed up the middle to PHI End Zone for 1 yards. D.Victor for 1 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Generals vs. Stars reaction and coverage

11:12 p.m. EST: The clock winds down and the Generals win their second consecutive game to move into first place in the North Division. Final score New Jersey 24, Philadelphia 16.

10:51 p.m. EST: QB De’Andre Johnson rushes into the end zone to extend New Jersey’s lead. Nick Rose’s extra point is good. Generals 24, Stars 16 with 6:19 remaining in the game.

10:35 p.m. EST: Darius Victor fights his way back into the end zone to end a 12-play, 76-yard drive for New Jersey. Nick Rose’s extra point attempt is good and the Generals lead for the first time this game.

New Jersey 17, Philadelphia 16 with 11:17 left to play.

10:27 p.m. EST: That’s the end of the third quarter and it’s a six-point game in Birmingham.

10:18 p.m. EST: Case Cookus finds Diondre Overton for a Philly touchdown to the put the Stars back on top. This is Cookus’ first passing touchdown of the season.

Matt Mengel’s extra point attempt is no good. Philadelphia 16, New Jersey 10.

10:05 p.m. EST: Darius Victor finds the end zone for New Jersey as the Generals march 80 yards down the field. Nick Rose’s extra point attempt is good and it’s all tied up at 10 with 7:03 left in the third.

9:58 p.m. EST: Philadelphia began the second half with Case Cookus at the helm as Bryan Scott is out with an injury. The Stars got down to New Jersey’s 12-yard line before settling for a field goal attempt. Matt Mengel’s 30-yard attempt is no good.

Philadelphia 10, New Jersey 3 with 11:09 remaining in the third quarter.

9:36 p.m. EST: We have a one score game heading into halftime in Birmingham. Philadelphia 10,  New Jersey 3.

9:36 p.m. EST: Nick Rose’s 54-yard field attempt is good to put New Jersey on the board at the end of the second quarter. Stars 10, Generals 3 with 0:29 left in the half.

9:21 p.m. EST: After getting down to the New Jersey four-yard line, Philadelphia settles for a field goal attempt. Matt Mengel’s 22-yard attempt is good and the Stars extend their lead. Philadelphia 10, New Jersey 0 with 2:57 left in the half.

9:18 p.m. EST: On his first play from scrimmage, Stars backup quarterback Case Cookus completes a 42-yard pass to Jordan Suell to put Philadelphia at the New Jersey four-yard line.

8:51 p.m. EST: The Generals go for it on fourth-and-one. Darius Victor rushes three yards to keep their drive alive.

8:46 p.m. EST: It’s a third unsuccessful field goal attempt for the night as Matt Mengel’s 50-yard field goal attempt is no good for the Stars. Philadelphia 7, New Jersey 0.

8:42 p.m. EST: That’s the end of the first quarter. Philadelphia leads 7-0, with quarterback Bryan Scott completing seven of seven pass attempts in the first. The Stars will have third-and-one at the New Jersey 32-yard line to start the second quarter.

8:34 p.m. EST: A second straight Generals drive ends with a missed field goal as Rose’s 43-yard attempt is no good. The Stars maintain their 7-0 lead with 4:15 in the first quarter.

8:25 p.m. EST: Perez completes a pass to Darius Victor who runs for a gain of 30 yards on three-and-22 to keep New Jersey’s drive alive.

8:18 p.m. EST: Philly’s on the board! Bryan Scott completes a deep pass to tight end Bug Howard for a 41-yard touchdown. Matt Mengel’s extra point attempt is good.

Philadelphia 7, New Jersey 0 with 11:23 remaining in the first quarter.

8:14 p.m. EST: Nick Rose’s 52-yard field goal attempt is no good, ending New Jersey’s opening drive.

8:12 p.m. EST: Stars linebacker Jordan Moore sacks quarterback Luis Perez for a loss of nine, setting up third-and-18.

8:06 p.m. EST: New Jersey wins the coin toss and elects to receive.

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  • When: Sunday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
  • Where: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Live Stream: 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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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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