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3 days ago
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UFL schedule Week 10: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more
UFL schedule Week 10: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more Show Caption Hide Caption Does Cam Ward have the pieces of a successful rookie quarterback? Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer has 3 things he looks for in rookie quarterbacks, and 1st overall draft pick Cam Ward has what he's looking for. Sports Seriously The final week of the 2025 UFL regular season is here, but there won't be much on the line over the final four games of the campaign. The UFL's four playoff spots have been wrapped up, while the league has determined the locations for each conference championship game. That means the Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders, Michigan Panthers and St. Louis Battlehawks may all consider resting some of their starters to stay healthy for the championship games. Meanwhile, fans of the other four teams – the Arlington Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats and San Antonio Brahmas – will get one last chance to cheer their squads on during the 2025 campaign. After that, each team will enter offseason mode, where uncertainty will surround rosters as players make the jump to the NFL. Here's what to know about the UFL's Week 10 schedule and how to watch all four matchups. UFL schedule Week 10: What games are on today? The final week of the 2025 UFL season will feature four matchups. There will be one game played on Friday and one Saturday before a doubleheader closes the regular season on Sunday. Below is a complete look at the spring football league's Week 10 schedule. (All times Eastern.) Friday, May 30 St. Louis Battlehawks at DC Defenders, 8 p.m., Fox Saturday, May 31 Houston Roughnecks at Michigan Panthers, 3 p.m., ESPN Sunday, June 1 Arlington Renegades at San Antonio Brahmas, Noon, ABC Birmingham Stallions at Memphis Showboats, 3 p.m., Fox UFL SCHEDULE 2025: Dates, times, TV channel, more for every spring football game Friday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream St. Louis Battlehawks (7-2) at DC Defenders (6-3) Start time : 8 p.m. ET : 8 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Battlehawks vs. Defenders game will be a preview of the XFL conference championship game. As such, it's fair to expect both teams will hold a little something back, especially with the game already set to be held in St. Louis. The Defenders are expected to sit first-team quarterback Jordan Ta'amu and give Mike DiLiello a chance to prove himself. The Austin Peay product completed 17 of 29 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown while playing the second half of DC's Week 9 loss to Houston. Presently, the Battlehawks are expected to start Max Duggan, who took over for the injured Manny Wilkins as St. Louis' starter midway through the 2025 UFL season. Brandon Silvers could get time at quarterback as well after splitting reps with Duggan last week. Saturday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream Houston Roughnecks (4-5) at Michigan Panthers (6-3) Start time : 3 p.m. ET : 3 p.m. ET TV channel : ESPN : ESPN Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ The Roughnecks are coming off a last-minute win over the Defenders. Can they stay hot to end the season against the Panthers? Houston will rely on quarterback Jalan McClendon to make that happen. He completed 21 of 30 passes last week for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while Lorenzo Lingard averaged 10 yards per carry on the ground. If those two can play well, the Panthers may have trouble slowing down the Roughnecks' offense. Of course, it's also worth noting the Panthers will play in the USFL conference championship next week. The game is already set to be played in Birmingham, so it isn't clear whether coach Mike Nolan will use this week to rest his starters. That could complicate Michigan's potential path to victory. DARYL JOHNSTON: UFL coaching departures not about lack of confidence in league Sunday UFL game times, TV channels, live streams Arlington Renegades (4-5) at San Antonio Brahmas (1-9) Start time : Noon ET : Noon ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ The Renegades and Brahmas are both out of playoff contention, so this game will be all about pride. Arlington showed some last week by pummeling Memphis 30-12 despite already being out of the postseason race and could succeed against a similarly struggling opponent. San Antonio ranks last in the UFL in both points scored and allowed per game this season, so barring a big game from running back Jashaun Corbin, the Brahmas may be hard-pressed to end their five-game losing streak. Birmingham Stallions (6-3) at Memphis Showboats (2-7) Start time : 3 p.m. ET : 3 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Stallions are set to host the USFL championship game next weekend. Like their other playoff-bound counterparts, they may opt to rest their starters with not much on the line. Meanwhile, Memphis is looking ahead to next season and has been splitting time between E.J. Perry and Dresser Winn at quarterback. If the Brahmas win, the Showboats will need to win to avoid tying for the UFL's worst record in 2025. If not, Memphis will simply be looking to close a disappointing season on a high note.
Reuters
3 days ago
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Titans QB Will Levis on current situation: 'It sucks'
Will Levis was nothing short of candid when addressing his situation at quarterback with the Tennessee Titans. With No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward on the roster -- wearing the No. 1 of former franchise great Warren Moon -- there could be a new starting QB in Tennessee. While Titans coach Brian Callahan insists that nothing has been decided at quarterback, Levis sounds like somebody who will have to start proving his value all over again. "Anyone who's ever been in my situation would agree that it sucks," Levis said, per Main Street Nashville. "I'm just trying to do the best I can to not let it affect me and just being the same dude every day in the building and being there for the guys however I can and just trying to get better every day." A second-round pick out of Kentucky in 2023, Levis arrived in Nashville with lofty expectations. However, in 21 career games (all starts), Levis has completed 61.0 percent of his passes for 3,899 yards and 21 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. "I haven't been a backup in a while, but I don't plan on shifting my mindset, regardless of what the situation is," Levis said. "I'm just going to be ready to play quarterback whenever my name is called." This offseason, Levis spent time in California working with former NFL QB Jordan Palmer. "It was a lot of just relearning my stroke, relearning my body and trying to get back to the basics of that. I feel like it's really paid off," Levis said. "I've been feeling good the last few weeks." Along with Ward, Levis is also competing at quarterback with veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle. --Field Level Media
USA Today
23-05-2025
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- USA Today
UFL schedule Week 9: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more
UFL schedule Week 9: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more Show Caption Hide Caption Does Cam Ward have the pieces of a successful rookie quarterback? Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer has 3 things he looks for in rookie quarterbacks, and 1st overall draft pick Cam Ward has what he's looking for. Sports Seriously There are just two weeks remaining in the 2025 UFL regular season, but fans already know which teams will be competing in the postseason. The Arlington Renegades and Houston Roughnecks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with losses last week. That allowed the DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks to clinch the XFL conference's two playoff berths while the Michigan Panthers and Birmingham Stallions will represent the USFL. That said, the No. 1 seed in each conference remains up for grabs. The pecking order in the XFL may not be established until Week 10, but the Panthers have an opportunity to wrap up the USFL's top seed as they look to gain every possible advantage on the three-time spring-league champion Stallions. Here's what to know about the UFL's Week 9 schedule and how to watch all four matchups. UFL schedule Week 9: What games are on today? The UFL will, as always, feature four matchups in Week 9. For the second consecutive week, the league's doubleheader will be played on Saturday, though the games will not be contested simultaneously as they were last week. There will be one game on both Friday and Sunday to bookend the weekend. Below is a complete look at the spring football league's Week 9 schedule. (All times Eastern.) Friday, May 23 St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas, 8 p.m., Fox Saturday, May 24 Arlington Renegades at Memphis Showboats, Noon, ABC Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions, 3 p.m., ABC Sunday, May 25 DC Defenders at Houston Roughnecks, 4 p.m., Fox UFL SCHEDULE 2025: Dates, times, TV channel, more for every spring football game Friday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream St. Louis Battlehawks (6-2) at San Antonio Brahmas (1-7) Start time : 8 p.m. ET : 8 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Battlehawks are coming off one of their biggest wins of the season. They beat the Stallions 29-28 in a potential UFL championship game preview after a Callahan O'Reilly pick-six and a Jacob Saylors touchdown allowed St. Louis to outscore Birmingham 16-7 in the final quarter. Now, St. Louis will look to beat the league-worst Brahmas and get a leg-up on the Defenders in the race for the XFL conference's No. 1 seed. San Antonio has averaged 23 points per game over its last two outings, both one-score losses, so the Brahmas won't necessarily be a pushover. Saturday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream Arlington Renegades (3-5) at Memphis Showboats (2-6) Start time : Noon ET : Noon ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ The Renegades were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 8 after a 33-30 loss to the Defenders. It marked Arlington's fourth straight loss, all of which have come by six points or less, and continued their two-year trend of struggling to win close games. Like Arlington, Memphis is out of contention. However, the Showboats are coming off a win during which their defense forced Kevin Hogan into three interceptions and didn't allow a passing touchdown. If their defense continues to perform well, they could potentially challenge the Renegades, especially if quarterback Luis Perez cedes reps to Holton Ahlers with the team out of contention. DARYL JOHNSTON: UFL coaching departures not about lack of confidence in league Michigan Panthers (6-2) at Birmingham Stallions (5-3) Start time : 3 p.m. ET : 3 p.m. ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ This matchup will serve as a USFL championship game preview and may ultimately decide which team gets the No. 1 seed in the conference. The Panthers would clinch it with a win while the Stallions would be in the driver's seat if they win. Both Michigan and Birmingham are dealing with injuries at quarterback. The Panthers relied on Danny Etling to lead them to a 30-18 win over the Roughnecks in Week 8 with potential UFL MVP Bryce Perkins nursing an ankle injury. Etling performed well, completing 14 of 22 passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Stallions have relied on J'Mar Smith to lead them amid injuries to Alex McGough and Matt Corral. Smith came out of retirement to rejoin Skip Holtz's squad and has performed well. He completed 14 of 27 passes for 262 yards, three touchdowns and an interception against the Battlehawks last week. If both quarterbacks play well again, this game figures to be more of an offensive showdown than their early-season meeting. Birmingham beat Michigan on the road 21-12 in a Week 2 defensive battle. Sunday UFL game times, TV channels, live streams DC Defenders (6-2) at Houston Roughnecks (3-5) Start time : 4 p.m. ET : 4 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ The Defenders may need to win this game to keep pace with the Battlehawks in the race for the XFL's No. 1 seed. Of course, the two divisional rivals are facing off in Week 10, so that will likely end up deciding who gets home-field advantage in the XFL conference championship game. Meanwhile, Houston was eliminated from playoff contention via its 30-18 loss to Michigan last week. The Roughnecks are just playing for pride at this point, but quarterback Jalan McClendon continues to provide their once-stagnant offense a spark. The battle between him and DC quarterback Jordan Ta'amu should be fun for UFL fans to watch.
USA Today
20-05-2025
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- USA Today
NFL at the 2028 Olympics: Which players we'd like to see suit up for Team USA
NFL at the 2028 Olympics: Which players we'd like to see suit up for Team USA Show Caption Hide Caption Jordan Palmer's looking at one sophomore year QB this NFL season Jordan Palmer is looking forward to watching the sophomore year quarterbacks take the field, and one in particular. Sports Seriously The stage is set for NFL players to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. NFL owners voted Tuesday to allow their teams' players to be a part of the first Team USA flag football team to play in the Olympics, per reports. With the next edition of the Summer Olympic Games still three years away, which NFL players could we see participate? It's a question that ultimately could come down to specific teams' policies. The 2028 Olympics are scheduled to take place over the last two weeks of July, which could interfere with the start of training camps across the league. There are also the injury concerns that may give teams enough pause to prohibit their players from participating. NFL AT THE OLYMPICS: Will players participate in 2028 in Los Angeles? What we know Still, the prospect of watching the best American football players dominate international competition is enticing. One only needs to look to recent iterations of Team USA basketball at the Olympics. Last year, NBA stars like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant put on historic performances to secure another gold medal for the United States. So, which NFL players would we like to see participate in the 2028 Olympics? Given that the event will be a five-on-five affair and that the Americans' roster is expected to be capped at 10 NFL players, here's who we'd like to see play: 2028 Olympics flag football roster: Who we'd like to see play Travis Hunter Jr., WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars The thinking here is simple: in a format that limits rosters to 12 players, why not include the best two-way player option to save a roster spot on each side of the ball for other talented players? Obviously, Hunter has not yet played a single snap in the NFL. But if the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner plays both sides of the ball as well as he did during his collegiate career, it wouldn't be hard to envision him dominating international competition on offense and defense in the 2028 Olympics. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles Athleticism is a huge factor when it comes to playing quarterback in flag football, which should make dual-threat gunslingers like Hurts among top choices to play the position for Team USA. As great as it would be to see Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suit up and make opposing competition look silly, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has already expressed apprehension about allowing his star quarterback to participate. "I'm afraid I have a quarterback that'd probably be pretty good at [flag football], so, no, I'm not that excited about that in all honesty," Harbaugh said, according to ESPN. "I believe in America. I want gold medals, but…" Hurts is also an easy choice as the Olympic flag football ambassador for the 2028 Olympics. The NFL has already featured the Eagles' quarterback in promotional material for flag football's inclusion in the next Summer Games. It's our turn to light up the LA28 Olympic Games. #NextUpLA28 — NFL (@NFL) August 5, 2024 Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals Chase is coming off of a year in which he won the receiving triple crown – leading the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708) and receiving touchdowns (17). He's also – crucially – a year younger than fellow LSU product Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. The Bengals' wideout will be 28 by the time the next Summer Olympics roll around, and while he may not be quite as dominant three years down the line, there's still an expectation that he'll be among the league's top veteran receivers. Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants Projecting a flag football roster for 2028 means including younger players with high ceilings is a must. After an excellent rookie season at 21 years old, Nabers might have the best age-to-ceiling ratio of any NFL receiver that has already played a full season. The Giants' standout caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards in a season that featured chaos at the "G-Men's" quarterback position. Seeing that level of production from a rookie that young and while catching passes from three different quarterbacks over the course of a single season bodes well for Nabers' future outlook. That makes him a relatively easy pick for a spot on the 2028 Olympics roster. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions Running backs in flag football need to be as good at catching passes as they are at rushing with the football to be successful. Gibbs was one of the best dual-threat running backs in the NFL in 2024, and he just turned 23 in March. As great as Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has been historically at both rushing and receiving, he caught the fewest number of passes in a full season in his career last year. He's also going to be 31 in 2028. Those factors, along with Gibbs' incredible evasiveness and speed that project well for the flag football format, give the Lions' back the edge for a roster spot. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders NFL defenses had a hard time keeping Bowers in check in his rookie season. The Raiders' star tight end was a first-team All-Pro in his first season in the NFL after recording 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns in his age-22 season. If he was that hard to stop while playing against NFL talent, international talent will be facing a tall task in trying to limit Bowers in a potential Olympic matchup. The former Georgia product will be just 25 when the 2028 Olympics start, and if his rookie year was any indication, he's going to be among the NFL's best tight ends for a long time. TUSH PUSH BAN: The case for and against outlawing Eagles' signature play Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver Broncos The reigning Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Pro is a no-brainer pick as the first primary defender on this list. Surtain has been one of the coverage cornerbacks in the NFL since his rookie season in 2021, when he recorded 14 passes defensed and allowed a completion rate of just 51% in coverage, per Pro Football Reference. His most recent season was his best yet, and he was rewarded for his efforts with a DPOY Award and a second All-Pro nod in three years. Surtain will be 28 in 2028. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, Houston Texans Stingley has a strong argument for being the second-best cornerback in the NFL after his 2024 season. The other first-team All-Pro next to Surtain, Stingley finished the year with five interceptions and 18 passes defensed while allowing a completion rate of just 47.1% on 85 targets, per Pro Football Reference. Stingley will be 27 when the Olympics begin in 2028. Kyle Hamilton, S, Baltimore Ravens When it comes to NFL safeties, few have the defensive versatility of the Ravens' Hamilton. He could line up to defend any opposing player come 2028, and his skills closing in on ball-carriers while in pursuit will suit him well in a flag football format, even if he won't get to show off his strong tackling skills. Hamilton will be 27 in 2028. Jessie Bates III, S, Atlanta Falcons Bates is the oldest player on this list as someone who will be 31 in 2028, but the skills he has in reading opposing quarterbacks and closing in on coverage are skills that will age well. The Falcons' starter has been among the best coverage safeties in the league for years, dating back to his time in Cincinnati. A starting defensive secondary of Bates, Hamilton, Surtain, Stingley and Hunter would be a formidable one for any opponent, especially one that's sure to feature fewer NFL stars on offense.
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFL schedule Week 8: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more
UFL schedule Week 8: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream, more Show Caption Hide Caption Does Cam Ward have the pieces of a successful rookie quarterback? Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer has 3 things he looks for in rookie quarterbacks, and 1st overall draft pick Cam Ward has what he's looking for. Sports Seriously The 2025 UFL playoff picture is becoming clearer, as just six teams remain in playoff contention. Still, there is plenty to decide as the spring football season marches on to Week 8. Notably, the Houston Roughnecks and Arlington Renegades are set to play for their playoff lives in Week 8. Each sits in third place in their respective conferences with records of 3-4, and a loss would make it either very difficult or impossible for them to make postseason runs. Elsewhere, the top teams in each conference continue to jockey for the right to host their respective championship games. The XFL conference has the DC Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks battling for the No. 1 seeds with 5-2 records, while the USFL conference is also led by a couple of 5-2 squads, the Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers. The tightly packed standings will set up an exciting three-week sprint to the UFL postseason. Here's what to know about the UFL's Week 8 schedule and how to watch all four matchups. UFL schedule Week 8: What games are on today? As always, there will be four UFL games this weekend. There is an unusual quirk this week, as two games are set to be played on Saturday simultaneously. Typically, the league hosts a Sunday doubleheader, but not this week. Below is a complete look at the spring football league's Week 8 schedule. (All times Eastern.) Friday, May 16 Memphis Showboats at San Antonio Brahmas, 8 p.m., Fox Saturday, May 17 Birmingham Stallions at St. Louis Battlehawks, 1 p.m., Fox Michigan Panthers at Houston Roughnecks, 1 p.m., Fox Sunday, May 18 Arlington Renegades at DC Defenders, Noon, ABC/ESPN+ UFL SCHEDULE 2025: Dates, times, TV channel, more for every spring football game Friday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream Memphis Showboats (1-6) at San Antonio Brahmas (1-6) Start time : 8 p.m. ET : 8 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Showboats and Brahmas have both been eliminated from playoff competition, so this matchup will be more about pride than anything else. The two teams are the UFL's lowest-scoring squads but sport bottom-three scoring defenses, so the squad that can get its offense going more in this contest may ultimately win. Memphis' offense has been better since it made Dresser Winn its starting quarterback, and he completed 21 of 34 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown last week against the Battlehawks. He should have another good game against the Brahmas and could get Memphis its second win. Saturday UFL game time, TV channel, live stream Birmingham Stallions (5-2) at St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) Start time : 1 p.m. ET : 1 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo This could be a preview of the UFL championship game, as the Stallions and Battlehawks are two of the top teams in the league. Each has dealt with injury issues at quarterback this year, but they have navigated them well to tie for the league's best record. The Stallions' quarterback situation will particularly bear watching this week. Skip Holtz is turning to J'Mar Smith, who came out of retirement amid Birmingham's injury issues, to start at the position. That said, Alex McGough should soon return from the shoulder injury that has sidelined him since the first snap of the season. Fellow UFL veteran Case Cookus has also started this season, giving Holtz an embarrassment of riches at the position. Meanwhile, the Battlehawks will hope Max Duggan can continue to get more comfortable as his maiden UFL season continues. The 2023 seventh-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers completed 15 of 23 passes for 158 yards, one touchdown and one interception last week against the Showboats. DARYL JOHNSTON: UFL coaching departures not about lack of confidence in league Michigan Panthers (5-2) at Houston Roughnecks (3-4) Start time : 1 p.m. ET : 1 p.m. ET TV channel : Fox : Fox Live stream: Fubo The Roughnecks are effectively in do-or-die mode for the rest of the UFL season. They are two games back of the Panthers and Stallions in the USFL conference standings, so losing to Michigan in this matchup could eliminate them if Birmingham beats St. Louis. Beating Michigan will be no easy task. Bryce Perkins has been one of the best quarterbacks in the UFL and the Panthers have been great in close games. They are fresh off a last-second 25-24 win over Arlington, during which Toa Taua scored a game-tying touchdown as time expired before punching in the game-winning one-point conversion. The Roughnecks have played better since inserting Jalan McClendon at quarterback. Perhaps he can lead Houston to a win and keep it in the playoff race. Sunday UFL game times, TV channels, live streams Arlington Renegades (3-4) at DC Defenders (5-2) Start time : Noon ET : Noon ET TV channel : ABC : ABC Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ The Renegades are in a similar spot to the Roughnecks. If Arlington loses, it could be eliminated from postseason contention. That would be a frustrating reality for Bob Stoops' squad, which has lost three consecutive games by six points or less. Included in that streak was a 37-33 Week 5 loss to the Defenders. The Renegades have sported one of the UFL's best scoring defenses outside of that game, but if they have trouble containing Jordan Ta'amu, it may be hard for Arlington to get the win it needs to stay alive in the playoff race.
