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02-06-2025
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2025 UFL Power Rankings: Battlehawks enter postseason on top
With the 2025 UFL regular season coming to an end, only one of three Texas teams will finish with a losing record, while the defending UFL champion Birmingham Stallions are rounding into playoff form. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Battlehawks, winners of six straight heading into the postseason, look every bit as capable of winning their first spring league title. That said, here's a look at my updated UFL Power Rankings following Week 10: 8. San Antonio Brahmas (1-9) Current odds to win 2025 title: N/A Jashaun Corbin ended the season with the UFL rushing title after picking up 55 yards on 10 rushes in the final week of the season. But that's about all the Brahmas will take with them in a season where former head coach Wade Phillips stepped down and Payton Pardee was thrust into the interim head coaching role. The Brahmas, who made the UFL title game a year ago, will enter this offseason looking to rebuild into a team capable of playing in the 2026 postseason. 7. Memphis Showboats (2-8) Current odds to win 2025 title: N/A Not unlike the Brahmas, the Showboats dealt with head coach Ken Whisenhunt stepping down before a third of the season was finished. 6. Houston Roughnecks (5-5) Current odds to win 2025 title: N/A CJ Johnson should be a candidate for UFL Coach of the Year. The Roughnecks won four of their last six games this season. Johnson's decision to play and then stay with QB Jalan McClendon was one of the biggest reasons why the Roughnecks get to go into the offseason without a losing record. 5. Arlington Renegades (5-5) Current odds to win 2025 title: N/A After completing 26 of 32 passes for 283 yards in the Renegades' Week 10 win over the Brahmas, Luis Perez won the UFL passing title with 2,298 yards while completing more than 70% of his passes this season. He has been the most consistent QB in the league, and he has shown himself to be one of the two best QBs in the league over the past three weeks. The Renegades scored 20 points in the second quarter and held that advantage until the Brahmas scored their final points of the season in the fourth quarter. 4. DC Defenders (6-4) Current odds to win 2025 title: +450 In a sloppy-field, rain-delayed final game of the season and with presumptive MVP Jordan Ta'amu on the sideline, the Defenders' offense looked like a shell of itself. Even so, backup QB Mike DiLiello accounted for 202 total yards and a touchdown against the regular-season XFL Conference champion Battlehawks. As this game acted as a preliminary for the XFL Conference Championship Game, no one was expected to show much. Interim coach Shannon Harris didn't want to jeopardize the health of his star player before the postseason, and that's understandable. But that also means the Defenders bring a two-game losing streak with them to St. Louis. 3. Michigan Panthers (6-4) Current odds to win 2025 title: +255 Without QB Bryce Perkins, the Panthers missed the kind of playmaking that led to them qualifying for the USFL Conference Championship Game. Backups Danny Etling and Rocky Lombardi completed just 13 of 30 passes for 124 yards with two interceptions. The Panthers take a two-game losing streak into the postseason against the defending UFL and three-time spring football league champion Stallions. 2. Birmingham Stallions (7-3) Current odds to win 2025 title: +235 Behind two pick-sixes from linebacker Tae Crowder, the Stallions left no doubt about how they're rounding into form right when they need to with two games left to play for a possible fourth consecutive spring football championship. After playing five different quarterbacks in a 10-week season, Skip Holtz looks to have found his postseason starter in J'Mar Smith, who finished 13-of-17 for 127 yards with a touchdown in a Week 10 win over Memphis. The Stallions have won four of their last five, with their only loss coming by a single point to the Battlehawks. 1. St. Louis Battlehawks (8-2) Current odds to win 2025 title: +200 The Battlehawks cemented their position as the best team in the regular season in 2025 with a workmanlike win against the second-best team in the XFL Conference and their starting quarterback, Max Duggan, on the bench. Quarterback Brandon Silvers needed to attempt just eight passes in the win, while the Battlehawk defense held the Defenders to just two points in the first three quarters of their final home game. With the XFL and UFL championship games taking place in St. Louis, the Battlehawks would benefit from home field advantage for the entirety of the playoffs. All they have to do is win. RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. Follow him at @RJ_Young . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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16-05-2025
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How to Watch San Antonio Brahmas vs. Memphis Showboats TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive Jonathan Adams will lead the Memphis Showboats into their battle against the San Antonio Brahmas at Alamodome on Friday at 8:00 PM ET. The Brahmas lost 32-24 last time out when they faced the DC Defenders. The Showboats fell short by a final score of 19-9 last time out against the Battlehawks. Check out the top defensive plays from Week 7, brought to you by Progressive. How to Watch Brahmas vs. Showboats Game Day: Friday, May 16, 2025 Game Time: 8:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the San Antonio Brahmas vs. the Memphis Showboats on FOX Sports! Brahmas' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/29/2025 at Arlington L 33-9 FOX 4/6/2025 at St. Louis L 26-9 Fox Sports 1 4/13/2025 at Michigan L 26-23 ABC 4/20/2025 at DC W 24-18 FOX 4/27/2025 Houston L 27-3 ESPN 5/4/2025 at Birmingham L 26-3 FOX 5/9/2025 DC L 32-24 FOX 5/16/2025 Memphis - FOX 5/23/2025 St. Louis - FOX 6/1/2025 Arlington - ABC Brahmas Stats & Insights The Showboats have allowed their opponents to score 21.1 points per game, 7.5 more than the 13.6 the Brahmas are scoring per contest. The Brahmas' offense has averaged 227.3 yards per game this season, 42.1 yards fewer than the 269.4 allowed by the Showboats' defense. The Brahmas average 4.9 yards per play, while the Showboats allow 5.0. Memphis has allowed opposing rushing attacks to average 117.7 yards per game in 2025 compared to the 98.0 yards the San Antonio offense has averaged on the ground per contest. Brahmas Key Players The Brahmas' offense has been driven by Jashaun Corbin, who has scampered for 232 yards (33.1 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns. Kellen Mond has played five games in 2025, and he's racked up 597 passing yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions and a 56.8% completion percentage. Anthony McFarland has rushed for 242 yards (40.3 yards per carry) and zero rushing touchdowns for the Brahmas in 2025. Showboats' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/30/2025 Michigan L 26-12 ESPN 4/5/2025 at DC L 17-12 ABC 4/12/2025 Houston L 18-17 ESPN 4/18/2025 at Michigan L 27-9 FOX 4/25/2025 at Birmingham W 24-20 FOX 5/3/2025 at Houston L 21-20 ABC 5/11/2025 St. Louis L 19-9 ESPN 5/16/2025 at San Antonio - FOX 5/24/2025 Arlington - ABC 6/1/2025 Birmingham - FOX Showboats Stats & Insights The Showboats have averaged 12.2 fewer points per game (14.7) than the Brahmas have allowed (26.9). The Showboats' offense has accumulated 68.3 less yards per game than the Brahmas' defense has allowed this year (264.0 to 332.3). The Showboats earn 4.9 yards per play while the Brahmas allow 5.9 per play. San Antonio's defense has given 119.7 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 38.0 more yards than Memphis has gained running the football (81.7). Showboats Key Players In seven games, Adams has 30 catches for 407 yards (58.1 per game) and two touchdowns. has passed for 638 yards (212.7 per game), completing 61.2% of his passes, with three touchdowns and one interception in three games. has run for 231 yards (33.0 per game) and one touchdown in seven games. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience San Antonio Brahmas Memphis Showboats recommended
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16-05-2025
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San Antonio Brahmas vs. Memphis Showboats Prediction, Odds, Picks
Data Skrive Which team is going to win on Friday, May 16, when the Memphis Showboats and San Antonio Brahmas go head to head at 8:00 PM? Our projection system sides with the Showboats. See our other projections below, where we break down the final score, spread, and over/under. The Showboats are slight underdogs (+1.5) against the Brahmas (the game has an over/under of 36.5 points). Check out the top defensive plays from Week 7, brought to you by Progressive. Brahmas vs. Showboats Odds & Betting Lines Brahmas vs Showboats Betting Information updated as of May 16, 2025, 4:43 AM ET. Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Brahmas -1.5 -108 -112 36.5 -113 -107 Brahmas vs. Showboats Prediction & Pick Spread Favorite: Brahmas (-1.5) Moneyline: Brahmas (-120), Showboats (+100) Total: 36.5 points How to Watch Brahmas vs. Showboats Game Day: Friday, May 16, 2025 Game Time: 8:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the San Antonio Brahmas vs. the Memphis Showboats on FOX Sports! Brahmas Betting Info San Antonio is 3-4-0 ATS this season. The Brahmas have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites. San Antonio games have hit the over four out of seven times this season. Showboats Betting Info Memphis has put together a 3-4-0 ATS record so far this season. The Showboats have been an underdog by 1.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in three of those contests. So far this year, three of Memphis' seven games with a set number have gone over the point total. Brahmas Key Players The Brahmas' offense has been driven by Jashaun Corbin, who has run for 232 yards (33.1 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns. In five games, Kellen Mond has aired it out for 597 yards (119.4 yards per game) to go along with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 56.8%. Anthony McFarland has rushed for 242 yards (40.3 yards per carry) and zero rushing touchdowns for the Brahmas in 2025. Showboats Key Players Jonathan Adams has 30 catches for 407 yards (58.1 per game) and two touchdowns in seven games. has thrown for 638 yards (212.7 per game), completing 61.2% of his passes, with three touchdowns and one interception in three games. In seven games, has run for 231 yards (33.0 per game) and one TD. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience San Antonio Brahmas Memphis Showboats recommended
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15-05-2025
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Five things to watch for in Week 8 of the 2025 UFL season
Since the start of the 2025 UFL season, St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht has been preparing his team for this weekend's matchup. Becht has built the Battlehawks to win an UFL title, St. Louis will have to dethrone the current champion Birmingham Stallions in order to do that. They'll get an opportunity to see if they're up to that task this weekend when they host the Stallions at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday (1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). "They're the reigning champions, so if you want to be where they are, you've got to take it from them," Becht said. [MORE: What is the UFL? Everything to know about the 2025 United Football League] The Stallions won the first and only matchup between these two franchises last season, a 30-26 victory in Birmingham in Week 7 of the regular season. St. Louis failed to make it to the championship game last year, losing to the San Antonio Brahmas in the XFL Conference title game, 25-15. However, with both teams sitting at 5-2 and tied for the lead atop their respective conferences, Saturday's game could be a preview of this year's championship tilt. The Battlehawks hope to play in that one, with the highly anticipated contest taking place in St. Louis. However, Becht understands there's still a lot of work to do. "We know how good Birmingham is, but we're a good team, too," Becht said. "They're going to have to worry about us as well, so it's going to be a great matchup." Elsewhere, the Brahmas (1-6) kick things off by hosting the Memphis Showboats (1-6) on Friday (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). On Saturday, the Michigan Panthers (5-2) hit the road to face the Houston Roughnecks (3-4) in a game that'll be broadcast simultaneously (1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) alongside Stallions-Battlehawks. Things come to a close with the DC Defenders (5-2) hosting the Arlington Renegades (3-4) on Sunday (noon ET). Here's a closer look at five things to watch for in Week 8: Out since suffering a separated shoulder in Week 2, Birmingham's starting quarterback McGough returned to practice this week, giving head coach Skip Holtz a tough decision to make as to who to start against St. Louis in an all-important contest with huge postseason implications. Last week's starter, Case Cookus, could not finish the game due to an injured elbow on his throwing arm. Cookus has also been nursing a balky knee and was limited in practice this week. Smith, who helped lead Birmingham to a USFL title in 2022, subbed in for Cookus and helped lead the Stallions to a comeback victory over Houston in Week 7. Backup QB Andrew Peasley also returned to practice this week after suffering a knee injury in Week 6. The Stallions released Jalen Morton to make room on the roster for McGough. Holtz says he's carrying four QBs on the roster this week because he doesn't know who's healthy enough to play, but Smith will get the start against the Battlehawks. "The only healthy guy I've got right now is J'Mar Smith," Holtz said. "He's the healthiest quarterback right now and gives us the best chance to win." The quarterback carousel churned again for Memphis, as interim head coach Jim Turner made the decision to start Williams this weekend against the Brahmas. Williams split time with E.J. Perry to start the year. The Utah product has played in three games, making one start and completing 16 of 27 passes for 180 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. Perry will serve as the backup and Dresser Winn, who started the last three games but missed practice time this week with a knee injury, will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback. The Showboats will also be without running back Wes Hills due to a calf issue. For San Antonio, star running back Anthony McFarland (shoulder) and receiver Mathew Sexton (hamstring) are inactive. Michigan will have to play the rest of the season without its leading tackler after Ginda was placed on IR due to a left shoulder injury. Ginda leads the league with 61 combined tackles, including four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. The Panthers already lost last year's UFL Defensive Player of the Year in edge rusher Breeland Speaks when he was placed on IR with an unspecified injury. However, the Panthers did get an explosive playmaker back, with running back Matt Colburn returning to the active roster after missing five games because of a shoulder issue. To make room, the Panthers waived running back Jaden Sheridan, who was claimed by the Brahmas. Speaking of the Brahmas, one of the team's leading receivers will return to action this week. Big-bodied pass catcher Harris returned to the active roster this week after missing Week 7 because of a foot injury. A fourth-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2021 NFL Draft, Harris spent two seasons in L.A. and one year with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harris leads San Antonio with 247 receiving yards on 15 receptions, averaging 16.5 yards per catch. Kevin Hogan is set to make his third start at quarterback for San Antonio. The Brahmas also waived safety BoPete Keys (hamstring) this week. St. Louis signed a familiar face to the roster, adding depth to the defensive backfield with the addition of Micah Abraham. A sixth-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts last season, he was cut during final roster cuts. He spent part of the 2024 season on the practice squad with the Cincinnati Bengals and signed a deal with the team in January. However, he was released by the Bengals this week. Micah Abraham, 24, finished with 150 combined tackles and 12 interceptions during his college career at Marshall. He joins a St. Louis defense that's allowed just one touchdown over the last two games. To make room on the roster, the Battlehawks waived LB Olakunle Fatukasi. Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Follow him at @eric_d_williams. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
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09-05-2025
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San Antonio Brahmas vs. DC Defenders Prediction, Odds, Picks
Data Skrive Which team is going to win on Friday, May 9, when the DC Defenders and San Antonio Brahmas square off at 8:00 PM? Our computer projection believes in the Defenders. Check out our other projections below, where we break down the final score, spread, and over/under. The Defenders are the favorite by 7.5 points against the Brahmas. The total is set at 37.5 points. Check out the best mic'd up moments from Week 6 of the United Football League! Defenders vs. Brahmas Odds & Betting Lines Defenders vs Brahmas Betting Information updated as of May 9, 2025, 8:43 AM ET. Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Defenders -7.5 -110 -110 37.5 -108 -112 Defenders vs. Brahmas Prediction & Pick Spread Favorite: Defenders (-7.5) Moneyline: Defenders (-379), Brahmas (+301) Total: 37.5 points How to Watch Brahmas vs. Defenders Game Day: Friday, May 9, 2025 Game Time: 8:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the DC Defenders vs. the San Antonio Brahmas on FOX Sports! Defenders Betting Info DC has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times. A total of four out of six DC games this season have hit the over. Brahmas Betting Info San Antonio has covered twice in six matchups with a spread this year. The Brahmas have been an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times. In San Antonio's six contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times. Defenders Key Players To go along with his 1,473 passing yards and 50.2% completion percentage this year, Jordan Ta'amu has connected on 11 touchdowns against four interceptions. On 52 targets, Chris Rowland has 31 receptions (5.2 per game) for 396 yards and three TDs in six games. has been a key part of the Defenders' offense in 2025, registering 11 catches for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Brahmas Key Players Kellen Mond has thrown for 597 yards (119.4 per game), completing 56.8% of his passes, with two touchdowns and two interceptions in five games. Anthony McFarland has run for 242 yards (40.3 per game) and zero touchdowns in six games. In five games, Dee Anderson has 15 catches for 182 yards (36.4 per game) and one touchdown. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience San Antonio Brahmas DC Defenders recommended
