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USFL Score, highlights: Michigan Panthers hold off second-half surge from the Pittsburgh Maulers to win 33-21

By Jun 19, 2022, 3:13 PM EDT
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In a battle of two 1-8 teams, the Michigan Panthers defeat the Pittsburgh Maulers, 33-21, to end their season with another win. Michigan (2-8) will receive the first pick of each round in the 2023 USFL Draft. The Panthers other win this season also came against the Maulers in Week 3, where they shut Pittsburgh out 24-0.

Michigan got out to an early 21-0 lead. Pittsburgh had a second-half surge, getting within a 9-point deficit twice. The Panthers held off the Maulers and a final interception by Jameson Houston clinched the win for Michigan.

The Panthers’ passing game was on display in this matchup. Quarterback Paxton Lynch has been battling an ankle injury but played the entire game today, completing 22 of 30 attempts for 275 yards and 3 touchdown passes. Meanwhile, the Panthers defense forced three Maulers turnovers, including a scoop-and-score for safety Cory Rahman in the first quarter.

Pittsburgh ends their season 1-9, the worst record in the USFL. Their lone win came in Week 5, where they defeated the Houston Gamblers 21-20.

Head coaches for the Michigan Panthers and Pittsburgh Maulers

Different coaching styles were be on display in this matchup. Defensive-minded Michigan head coach Jeff Fisher spent 22 years as an NFL head coach with the Oilers/Titans and Rams. This is his first head coaching job since leaving the Rams during the 2016 season. Meanwhile, offensive-minded Kirby Wilson leads the Maulers. This is the 60-year-old’s first time being a head coach at any level. Wilson spent 23 years in the NFL as a running back coach for eight different organizations.

Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers score, results, highlights

Final score: Michigan Panthers 33, Pittsburgh Maulers 21

1st quarter, 7:05 (Panthers): P.Lynch pass short left complete to PIT 4. Catch made by I.Hyman at PIT 4. Gain of 4 yards. I.Hyman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

1st quarter, 2:58 (Panthers): M.Daniel rushed to MICH 35 for 2 yards. M.Daniel FUMBLES, forced by MICH. Fumble RECOVERED by MICH-C.Rahman at MICH 35. C.Rahman for yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact and the play was upheld.

2nd quarter, 11:09 (Panthers): P.Lynch pass complete to PIT 3. Catch made by L.Lenoir at PIT 3. Gain of 3 yards. L.Lenoir for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 1:25 (Maulers): R.Ahmed 23 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-M.Fraboni, Holder-.

3rd quarter, 2:46 (Panthers): C.Murphy 35 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-S.Griffin, Holder-.

4th quarter, 15:00 (Maulers): R.Rivers pass complete to MICH 5. Catch made by M.Seybert at MICH 5. Gain of 5 yards. M.Seybert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 11:45 (Maulers): V.Lee pass complete to MICH 13. Catch made by I.Hennie at MICH 13. Gain of 13 yards. I.Hennie for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 6:22 (Panthers): P.Lynch pass complete to PIT 5. Catch made by M.Baugh at PIT 5. Gain of 5 yards. M.Baugh for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 3:49 (Maulers): V.Lee pass complete to MICH 23. Catch made by I.Hennie at MICH 23. Gain of 23 yards. I.Hennie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 2:18 (Panthers): C.Murphy 44 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-S.Griffin, Holder-.

Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers reaction and coverage

3:12 p.m. ET: The clock winds down and Michigan wins their second game of the season.

Final score for Birmingham: Panthers 33, Maulers 21

3:09 p.m. ET: Michigan interception! Jameson Houston picks off Vad Lee’s pass. The Panthers take over at their own 38.

3:01 p.m. ET: Cole Murphy’s 44-yard field goal attempt is good to give Michigan a 12-point lead.

Michigan 33, Pittsburgh 21 with 2:18 left.

2:56 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh goes for the possession play after their touchdown. The attempt is unsuccessful and Michigan will have the ball at the Pittsburgh 33.

2:54 p.m. ET: Don’t count Pittsburgh out just yet! Vad Lee to Isiah Hennie for the score. The Maulers’ 2-point conversion attempt is no good.

Michigan 30, Pittsburgh 21 with 3:39 on the clock.

2:44 p.m. ET: Lynch finds Marcus Baugh in the end zone and the Panthers have some breathing room. The extra point attempt is no good.

Michigan 30, Pittsburgh 15 with 6:17 remaining.

2:41 p.m. ET: Paxton Lynch connects with La’Michael Pettway to put Michigan at the Pittsburgh 5.

2:31 p.m. ET: Touchdown Maulers! Vad Lee finds Isiah Hennie for 6. Pittsburgh’s 2-point conversion is no good.

Michigan 24, Pittsburgh 15 with 11:04 on the clock. With the USFL’s 3-point conversion rule, it’s a one-possession game from Birmingham.

2:20 p.m. ET: Maulers go for 3 after the TD. Their attempt is no good.

Michigan 24, Pittsburgh 9 with 14:56 to play.

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2:19 p.m. ET: Rivers finds Matt Seybert in the endzone for a Pittsburgh touchdown! After being shut down by Michigan in Week 3, this is the Maulers’ first touchdown against the Panthers.

2:15 p.m. ET: The third quarter comes to a close. The Maulers will start the fourth quarter on the Michigan 5.

Michigan 24, Pittsburgh 3

2:11 p.m. ET: Roland Rivers finds DelVon Hardaway DEEP for a gain of 47 yards. Maulers are at the Michigan 20, looking for their first touchdown of the game.

2:05 p.m. ET: Maulers defense holds Michigan to a field goal attempt after the Panthers got down to 1-yard line. Cole Murphy’s 35-yard attempt is good.

Panthers 24, Maulers 3 with 2:41 left in the third.

1:48 p.m. ET: Michigan goes for it on fourth-and-3. Maulers defense stops the Panthers as Paxton Lynch is sacked for a loss of 7. Pittsburgh will take over at their own 45-yard line.

1:44 p.m. ET: The second is underway from Birmingham!

1:32 p.m. ET: The first half comes to a close. Michigan 21, Pittsburgh 3

1:30 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh pick! Blaze Alldredge intercepts Paxton Lynch’s pass. The Maulers will takeover at the Michigan 47 with 0:08 left in the half.

1:22 p.m. ET: Ramiz Ahmed’s 23-yard field goal attempt is good and the Maulers are on the board! Michigan 21, Pittsburgh 3 with 1:21 on the clock.

12:53 p.m. ET: Paxton connects with Lance Lenoir for another Panthers touchdown! The extra point is good and Michigan is out, 21-0 with 11:05 left in the half.

12:50 p.m. ET: Stevie Scott goes on the run for a 59 yard gain. There’s a penalty on the Maulers defense and the Panthers are knocking from the Pittsburgh 5.

12:32 p.m. ET: Michigan scoop-and-score! Cory Rahman recovers a Maulers fumble and takes it to the end zone. Extra point is good and the Panthers extend their score.

14-0 from Legion Field with 2:45 left in the first quarter.

12:23 p.m. ET: Panthers touchdown! Paxton Lynch finds Ishmael Hyman in the end zone. The extra point attempt is good.

Michigan gets out to a 7-0 lead with 6:59 in the first.

12:18 p.m. ET: It’s a big-time play for Michigan’s special teams as the Panthers recover a fumbled punt return. Michigan takes over at the Pittsburgh 22-yard line.

12:07 p.m. ET: The last day of the regular season is underway from Legion Field!

Head coaches for the Michigan Panthers and Pittsburgh Maulers

Different coaching styles will be on display in this matchup. Defensive-minded Michigan head coach Jeff Fisher spent 22 years as an NFL head coach with the Oilers/Titans and Rams. This is his first head coaching job since leaving the Rams during the 2016 season. Meanwhile, offensive-minded Kirby Wilson leads the Maulers. This is the 60-year-old’s first time being a head coach at any level. Wilson spent 23 years in the NFL as a running back coach for eight different organizations.

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  • When: Sunday, June 19 at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network
  • Where: Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama

USFL Score, highlights: New Jersey Generals win their ninth straight game with 26-23 victory over the Philadelphia Stars

By Jun 18, 2022, 3:03 PM EDT
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New Jersey Generals hang on in the fourth quarter to defeat the Philadelphia Stars, 26-23. Today’s extremely physical game was a preview of the North Division semifinal playoff match next week in Canton, Ohio. The Generals are now 2-0 over the Stars, also defeating Philadelphia in Week 3, 24-16. This is the ninth straight win for New Jersey and they finish the regular season with a 9-1 record.

Generals quarterback Luis Perez completed 14 of 18 attempts for 138 yards and 3 touchdown passes —  2 to Alonzo Moore and 1 to Darius Victor. Running back Trey Williams had a standout performance, leading New Jersey on the ground with 114 yards and 61-yard rushing touchdown on the first drive of the game.

Philadelphia ends the regular season with a 6-4 record. Quarterback Case Cookus completed 19 of 33 attempts for 243 yards and 2 touchdown passes. Tight end Bug Howard five receptions for 100 receiving yards on the day.

Head coaches for the Philadelphia Stars and New Jersey Generals

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.

Philadelphia Stars vs. New Jersey Generals score, results, highlights

Final score: New Jersey Generals 26, Philadelphia Stars 23

1st quarter, 13:53 (Generals): T.Williams rushed right tackle to PHI End Zone for 61 yards. T.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

1st quarter, 10:19 (Stars): L.Aguilar 38 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-R.Navarro, Holder-C.Cookus.

1st quarter, 2:13 (Generals): L.Perez pass complete to PHI 16. Catch made by A.Moore at PHI 16. Gain of 16 yards. A.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 0:47 (Stars): C.Cookus pass short right complete to NJ End Zone. Catch made by J.Suell at NJ End Zone. Gain of 3 yards. J.Suell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

3rd quarter, 11:47 (Stars): C.Cookus pass short left complete to NJ 21. Catch made by C.Rowland at NJ 21. Gain of 19 yards. C.Rowland for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

3rd quarter, 6:06 (Generals): L.Perez pass short left complete to PHI 2. Catch made by D.Victor at PHI 2. Gain of 2 yards. D.Victor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 12:12 (Generals): L.Perez pass deep right complete to PHI 25. Catch made by A.Moore at PHI 25. Gain of 25 yards. A.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4th quarter, 1:55 (Stars): M.Colburn rushed left tackle to NJ End Zone for 15 yards. M.Colburn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Philadelphia Stars vs. New Jersey Generals reaction and coverage

2:50 p.m. ET: New Jersey take a knee as the clock winds down. The Generals hang on to win 26-23. Philadelphia and New Jersey will face off again next week in the playoff semifinal.

2:49 p.m. ET: Generals interception! Cookus’ pass is picked off by Slalom Luani. New Jersey will take over at their own 3-yard line with 1:01 on the clock.

2:45 p.m. ET: The Stars get the first down on their possession play and have the ball at their own 38-yard line. Philadelphia trails by 3 with 1:42 left in the game.

2:41 p.m. ET: Philly touchdown! Matt Colburn coasts into the end zone for a Stars TD. The Stars’ 3-point attempt is intercepted and fails.

New Jersey 26, Philadelphia 23 with 1:50 to play.

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2:27 p.m. ET: Brock Miller sends it deep to put the Stars at their own 10-yard line.

New Generals leads 26-17 with 6:00 to play.

2:11 p.m. ET: Luis Perez finds Alonzo Moore deep for a 25-yard touchdown! The extra point attempt is blocked and returned by the Stars.

New Jersey extends their lead to 26-17 with 12:04 left to play.

2:05 p.m. ET: And that’ll bring us to the fourth quarter! New Jersey leads 20-17.

1:47 p.m. ET: Perez to Victor for the TD!

Caden Novikoff’s extra point attempt is no good. New Jersey is back on top with a 20-17 lead with 5:57 left in the third.

1:45 p.m. ET: Trey Williams rushes for a 30-yard gain to put the Generals inside the 5-yard line.

1:40 p.m. ET: Perez finds Turpin deep for a gain of 28-yards!

1:32 p.m. ET: Touchdown Philly! Cookus to Chris Rowland who runs into the end zone. The extra point is good and the Stars have their first lead of the game

Philadelphia 17, New Jersey 14 at the start of the second half.

1:28 p.m. ET: The second half is underway from Legion Field!

1:15 p.m. ET: The Generals let the clock wind down to end the half. New Jersey 14, Philadelphia 10.

1:10 p.m. ET: Philly touchdown! Case Cookus finds Jordan Suell in the end zone. Luis Aguilar’s extra point is attempt and we have a 14-10 game with 0:38 left in the half.

12:58 p.m. ET: New Jersey’s 13-play drive comes to an end as Philly’s defense stops them on fourth-and-1. The Stars takeover at their own 15-yard line with 5:44 in the half.

12:43 p.m. ET: End of the first quarter and New Jersey is on top 14-3

12:36 p.m. ET: Luis Perez to Alonzo Moore for a Generals touchdown! Extra point is good and New Jersey leads 14-3 with 2:02 left in the first quarter.

12:19 p.m. ET: Luis Aguilar’s 38-yard field goal attempt is good to put Philadelphia on the board. Generals 7, Stars 3 with 10:19 to play in the first.

12:10 p.m. ET: Jersey strikes first! Trey Williams runs 61 yards into the end zone for the Generals. Caden Novikoff’s extra point attempt is good.

New Jersey scores on their opening drive to lead 7-0 at the start of the first quarter.

12:04 p.m. ET: Our first matchup of Week 10 is ready to get underway from Legion Field!

 

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  • When: Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network
  • Where: Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama

USFL Score, highlights: Tampa Bay Bandits keep playoff hopes alive with 13-3 win over the Houston Gamblers

By Jun 5, 2022, 7:00 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay continues its bid for the final USFL playoff slot. The Bandits needed to win their final three games to clinch the berth and are off to a positive start with a 13-3 win over the Houston Gamblers.

Tampa Bay (4-4) got out to a 13-0 lead by halftime and held the Gamblers to just one field goal on the day.  After an underwhelming performance in last week’s 20-13 loss to New Jersey, quarterback Jordan Ta’amu completed 12 of 21 attempts for 98 yards, including a touchdown pass to Derrick Dillon, the only touchdown of the day. Bandits kicker Tyler Rausa made two of three field attempts. 

The Houston Gamblers (1-7) were eliminated from playoff contention following last week’s 35-24 loss to the Philadelphia Stars. Kenji Bahar started at quarterback for the Gamblers with Clayton Thorson still out with an elbow injury. Bahar struggled, only completing 19 of 34 attempts. They’ll face the Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers to finish off their season.

The top two teams in each division will advance to the playoffs following the 10-week regular season. The playoff games will take place on Saturday, June 25 in Canton, Ohio.

Head coaches for the Houston Gamblers and Tampa Bay Bandits

The Gamblers are led by 57-year-old Kevin Sumlin, who has experience coaching in Texas. He was the coach at the University of Houston for four years before taking a job at Texas A&M. 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.

Houston Gamblers vs. Tampa Bay Bandits score, results, highlights

2nd quarter, 15:00 (Bandits): T.Rausa 36 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-R.DiSalvo, Holder-B.Wright.

2nd quarter, 4:56 (Bandits): J.Ta’amu pass complete to HOU 7. Catch made by D.Dillon at HOU 7. Gain of 7 yards. D.Dillon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 1:33 (Bandits): T.Rausa 33 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-R.DiSalvo, Holder-.

3rd quarter, 10:23 (Gamblers): N.Vogel 44 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-T.Addington, Holder-.

Houston Gamblers vs. Tampa Bay Bandits reaction and coverage

7:00 p.m. EST: Bahar runs the ball down to the 3-yard line as time runs out. Final score from Legion Field: Tampa Bay Bandits 13, New Orleans 3

6:57 p.m. EST: Bahar keeps the ball for a gain of 18 to take the Gamblers inside of the 20-yard line. Houston is down by 10 with 0:38 left to play.

6:47 p.m. EST: The Gamblers go for it on fourth-and-10. Bahar connects with Tyler Simmons, shy of a first down. Houston turns it over on downs, the Bandits will take over at their own 34.

6:43 p.m. EST: Ball back to Houston as Bydarrius Knighten intercepts Ta’amu’s pass! Gamblers take over at the Tampa Bay 42.

6:20 p.m. EST: Houston ball as the Gamblers’ defense recovers a fumble. Houston will have possession at their own 49-yard line, with a 10-point deficit and 10:20 to play.

6:08 p.m. EST: The third quarter comes to an end with Tampa Bay on top by 10.

Houston will have a third-and-16 at their own 43-yard line to start the fourth.

6:02 p.m. EST: Gamblers defense holds Tampa Bay to a field goal attempt. Tyler Rausa is no good from 47 yards and we still have a 10-point game with 2:05 left in the third quarter.

5:48 p.m. EST: Houston recovers their own onside kick. The Gamblers will have possession at their own 40-yard line.

5:43 p.m. EST: Houston is on the board as Nick Vogel is good from 44-yards. Bandits 13, Gamblers 3 with 10:17 left in the third.

5:36 p.m. EST: Second half is about to get underway from Birmingham!

5:24 p.m. EST: The first half comes to a close. Tampa Bay leads 13-0.

5:10 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay’s pick results in a 33-yard field goal attempt for Tyler Rausa. The kick is good and the Bandits are up 13-0 with 1:28 left until halftime.

5:01 p.m. EST: Kenji Bahar’s pass is intercepted by Anthony Cioffi. Tampa Bay has the ball at the Houston 27 with 3:12 left in the half.

4:53 p.m. EST: Touchdown Bandits! Jordan Ta’amu connects with Derrick Dillon for a 7-yard touchdown.

Tyler Rausa’s extra point attempt is good and Tampa Bay extends their lead to 10-0 with 4:46 left to play in the half.

4:41 p.m. EST: Houston goes for it on fourth-and-1. The Bandits defense holds them to no gain, turnover on downs and Tampa Bay willl take over at their own 41-yard line.

4:35 p.m. EST: Tyler Rausa’s 36-yard field goal attempt is good to put Tampa Bay on the board first.

Bandits 3, Gamblers 0 at the start of the second quarter.

4:30 p.m. EST: The Gamblers’ defense pushes the Bandits back from the Houston 5 to the 19 as the first quarter comes to an end. We’re 0-0 from Birmingham.

4:23 p.m. EST: Nick Vogel’s 55-yard field attempt is no good and the score stays at 0-0 with 5:15 remaining in the first quarter.

4:02 p.m. EST: Our final matchup of Week 8 is getting ready to kick off from Legion Field!

Everything you need to know about the USFL:

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  • When: Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. ET on Peacock
  • Where: Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama