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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Deon Cain shines in the Birmingham Stallions playoff loss to the Michigan Panthers
Deon Cain shines in the Birmingham Stallions playoff loss to the Michigan Panthers The UFL playoff semifinals delivered a rare sight on Sunday — a postseason loss for the Birmingham Stallions — but it wasn't due to a lack of effort from former Clemson wideout Deon Cain. Cain hauled in six receptions for 124 yards in Birmingham's 44-29 loss to the Michigan Panthers, who were powered by another Clemson alum in kicker BT Potter. Potter nailed a 36-yard field goal and has now made 12 of 17 attempts this season, helping send Michigan to the UFL Championship on June 14 in St. Louis (8 p.m., ABC). Cain, meanwhile, capped off a standout campaign that earned him All-UFL honors. He led the league in receiving yards per game (57.1) and yards per catch (17.7), finishing third in total receiving yards (514). He also ranked second in all-purpose yards (935), thanks to 421 kick return yards. Between spring league stops, Cain has spent time with several NFL teams, including the Eagles, Bills, and Panthers. Michigan will face the DC Defenders in the title game after DC took down St. Louis 36-18. Former Clemson receiver Cornell Powell played a key role, catching four passes for 57 yards and converting a two-point attempt. Powell led the UFL during the regular season with seven receiving touchdowns. Also making an impact in the Stallions' loss was Amari Rodgers, who averaged 20.5 yards on four kickoff returns. The defeat marked Birmingham's first postseason loss since spring football's reboot in 2022, snapping a dominant run that included every USFL title and the inaugural UFL regular season crown. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions
Reuters
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Battlehawks take XFL Conference lead with rally against Stallions
May 17 - The St. Louis Battlehawks scored 16 fourth-quarter points to rally for a 29-28 victory over the visiting Birmingham Stallions on Saturday that earned a half-game lead over the DC Defenders in the XFL Conference. In a battle of first-place teams, the Stallions (5-3) jumped out to a 9-0 lead sparked by J'Mar Smith's 65-yard touchdown pass to Deon Cain on the game's first play from scrimmage. Cain had a huge day with two touchdown catches totaling 115 yards. Smith threw for 262 yards and three scores, but also tossed an interception. Quarterback Max Duggan kept St. Louis (6-2) in the game with his legs, running for 54 yards and two first-half touchdowns to erase the early deficit and provide St. Louis a 13-12 halftime lead. Cain raced 50 yards for his second score and a field goal gave Birmingham a 21-13 lead going into the fourth. St. Louis' Jacob Saylors, who finished with 118 yards on the ground, completed the comeback with 3:03 to go. First, he rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to tie things up, then he went up the middle for the 1-point conversion to give the Battlehawks the 29-28 lead. Birmingham drove into St. Louis territory, but a lost fumble in the final minute ended the Stallions' chances. St. Louis maintained its hold on first place in the XFL Conference. Despite the loss, Birmingham clinched a spot in the USFL Conference title game against the Michigan Panthers (6-2). They'll meet June 8 at Birmingham's Protective Stadium for the right to play in the UFL title game. --Field Level Media
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Memphis Showboats vs Birmingham Stallions: Live Stream UFL, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Memphis Showboats (0-4) head to Birmingham to face the Stallions (3-1) on Friday, with Memphis still in search of its first win of the season. Will it come on Friday night? Tune in to FOX to watch this game in the UFL's USFL Conference between the current leader and the last-place team. Deon Cain #8 of Birmingham Stallions returns a kickoff during the second quarter against the Houston Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Deon Cain #8 of Birmingham Stallions returns a kickoff during the second quarter against the Houston Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Kevin M. Cox/UFL/Getty Images How to Watch Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions: Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM EDT Channel: FOX, FOX Deportes Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Birmingham is coming off a 23-16 win last week against the Houston Roughnecks. Stallions quarterback Matt Corral was 14-for-25 for 195 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the victory. The scores were a 26-yard strike to Davion Davis and a 50-yard touchdown to Deon Cain. Corral also led the Stallions in rushing yards with 10 carries for 52 yards. As for the Showboats, last week saw the team fall 27-9 to the Michigan Panthers. The team took an early 6-0 lead off a Deneric Prince rushing touchdown, but that was the only end zone trip that the team could muster, with the other three points coming via a field goal. Quarterback E.J. Perry was 8-for-16 for 74 yards and an interception, while Troy Williams was under center as well but was just 4-for-8 for 13 yards. Can the Showboats finally get a win, or will the Stallions continue to lead the USFL Conference? Tune in Friday night to watch this UFL game. Live stream the Memphis Showboats at Birmingham Stallions game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Clemson wide receiver returns to the Birmingham Stallions
Former Clemson star wide receiver Deon Cain is heading back to the USFL, where he was one of the stars of the league. Cain is making his USFL return to his former team before he headed back to the NFL, the Birmingham Stallions. The Stallions are far and away the top dog in the USFL, winning the last three championships. While Cain was present for their most recent win, he was a top performer in the 2024 UFL Championship and the 2023 USFL Championship. In 2023, Cain was the USFL Championship game MVP with three touchdown. In his last stint with the Stallions, Cain recorded 726 all-purpose yards, with 33 receptions, 436 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Three former Tigers win Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles — Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) February 10, 2025 A 2018 sixth-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts, he last played in an NFL regular-season game in 2020 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cain spent time with the Bills, Ravens, Eagles, Panthers, and Steelers, appearing in 15 career games with nine receptions for 124 yards. In college, he was a key downfield threat for Clemson from 2015-17, totaling 130 catches for 2,040 yards and 20 touchdowns. After briefly returning to the Bills in 2023, he now joins the Birmingham Stallions, where he reunites with former Clemson players Mario Goodrich, Joseph Ngata, and Amari Rodgers. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Former Tiger Deon Cain returns to the Birmingham Stallions
