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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Former Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi struggles in UFL start for Michigan Panthers
Former Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi struggles in UFL start for Michigan Panthers Former Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi struggled in his UFL start on Saturday afternoon. Lombardi got his first game action of the season for the Michigan Panthers on Saturday, and it frankly didn't go very well. Lombardi completed 8 of 18 pass attempts for 61 yards and threw one interception in the Panthers' loss against the Houston Roughnecks. He did, however, have some success on the ground with three carries for 30 yards. Lombardi has primarily served as the Panthers' third string quarterback this season, but got the starting nod in the essentially meaningless season-finale. The Panthers had already locked up a spot in the UFL playoffs and were resting starters in this matchup against the Roughnecks. Lombardi played three seasons at Michigan State from 2018 to 2020, where he appeared in 22 games at quarterback. He notably led Michigan State to upset wins over Purdue in 2018, and Michigan and Northwestern in 2020. His performance against the Wolverines in 2020 is still considered an all-timer for Michigan State. Following the 2020 season, Lombardi transferred to Northern Illinois where he started most of the three seasons he played with he Huskies, which included winning the MAC championship in 2021. Next up for Lombardi and the Panthers is the UFL playoffs. The Michigan Panthers will play the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL Conference Championship Game on June 8. That matchup will be televised on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Roughnecks vs. Panthers live updates: Top moments from UFL Week 10
Week 10 of the 2025 UFL season continues with the Michigan Panthers (6-3) playing host to the Houston Roughnecks (4-5) at Ford Field on Saturday afternoon (3 p.m. ET). Michigan will be back in action next weekend for the USFL Conference Championship Game on Sunday, June 8, regardless of today's result. Live Coverage for this began on 2:09p ET recommended Get more from United Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Former MSU QB Rocky Lombardi to start for UFL's Michigan Panthers this weekend
Former MSU QB Rocky Lombardi to start for UFL's Michigan Panthers this weekend A former Michigan State quarterback is set to make a start in the UFL this week. Former Spartans quarterback Rocky Lombardi will reportedly start for the Michigan Panthers in their regular season-finale on Saturday afternoon from Ford Field in Detroit. James Larsen reported the notable news related to Lombardi on Thursday. Lombardi has primarily served as the Panther's third string quarterback this season, according to Larsen. Lombardi has not recorded any stats in any of the Panthers' games so far this year. Lombardi played three seasons at Michigan State from 2018 to 2020, where he appeared in 22 games at quarterback. He notably led Michigan State to upset wins over Purdue in 2018, and Michigan and Northwestern in 2020. His performance against the Wolverines in 2020 is still considered an all-timer for Michigan State. Following the 2020 season, Lombardi transferred to Northern Illinois where he started most of the three seasons he played with he Huskies, which included winning the MAC championship in 2021. Kickoff between the Panthers and Houston Roughnecks is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be televised on ESPN. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Michigan Panthers to give away bobbleheads of Lions kicker Jake Bates
The Michigan Panthers will compete in their final home game this season with a bobblehead giveaway featuring Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates. On May 31, the Panthers will play the Houston Roughnecks at Ford Field. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. The team said the first 2,000 fans at Ford Field will get a bobblehead. The Panthers clinched a spot in the USFL Conference Championship for the second year. They will take on the Birmingham Stallions on June 8 at Protective Stadium in Alabama in the conference finals. The game winner will play the D.C. Defenders or St. Louis Battlehawks in the championship on June 14. The Panthers lost to the Stallions in the 2024 conference finals. The Stallions would go on to win the championship against the San Antonio Brahmas. Bates played one season with the Panthers before he signed a two-year contract with the Lions. He made 26 of his 29 field goal attempts and 64 of the 67 extra point attempts in the Lions' 2024 season. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month and NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for weeks 7 and 10.
Fox Sports
24-05-2025
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- Fox Sports
Panthers vs. Stallions live updates: Top moments from UFL Week 9
Week 9 of the 2025 UFL season continues with the Michigan Panthers (6-2) hitting the road to face the Birmingham Stallions (5-3) at Protective Stadium on Saturday ( 3 p.m. ET ). Live Coverage for this began on 2:22p ET recommended Get more from United Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
