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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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25-05-2025
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DC Defenders vs. Houston Roughnecks - May 25, 2025
Fresh off his 15-26, 240 Yds, 3 TDs performance, Ta'amu leads Defenders against Roughnecks DC 2ND XFL 24.0 PTS/G 17.1 245.5 Pass Yards 168.5 99.5 Rush Yards 91.5 22.9 Opp PTS/G 20.5 181.9 Opp Pass Yards 183.0 115.6 Opp Rush Yards 120.9 HOU 3RD USFL Houston, TX 90° Wind 18 mph SSE 90° 7:00 91° 8:00 90° 9:00 90° 10:00 DC FOLLOW Follow a team and personalize your FOX Sports experience HOU
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19-05-2025
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How to Watch Houston Roughnecks vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive At TDECU Stadium on Sunday, Deon Jackson and the DC Defenders face Jalan McClendon and the Houston Roughnecks in a battle featuring a pair of the brightest stars in the UFL on offense, beginning at 4:00 PM ET. The most recent outing for the Defenders was a matchup with the Arlington Renegades, and they won 33-30. The Roughnecks came up short by a final score of 30-18 in their most recent outing, a matchup with the Panthers. San Antonio Brahmas TE Steven Stilianos found Dee Anderson for a 38-yard TD vs. the Memphis Showboats. How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Defenders Game Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Game Time: 4:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the DC Defenders vs. the Houston Roughnecks on FOX Sports! Defenders' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/30/2025 Birmingham W 18-11 ESPN 4/5/2025 Memphis W 17-12 ABC 4/13/2025 at St. Louis W 27-15 ABC 4/20/2025 San Antonio L 24-18 FOX 4/27/2025 at Arlington W 37-33 ESPN 5/4/2025 at Michigan L 38-14 ESPN 5/9/2025 at San Antonio W 32-24 FOX 5/18/2025 Arlington W 33-30 ABC 5/25/2025 at Houston - FOX 5/30/2025 St. Louis - FOX Defenders Stats & Insights The Defenders have put an average of 24.5 points per game on the board this season, 3.5 more than the 21.0 the Roughnecks have surrendered. The Defenders' offense has averaged 345.0 yards per game this season, 41.1 more than the 303.9 the Roughnecks' defense has allowed. The Defenders earn 5.9 yards per play, while the Roughnecks allow 5.5. DC has averaged 99.4 yards per game on the ground this season, 21.4 yards fewer than Houston has allowed to opposing rushing attacks (120.8). Defenders Key Players In six games for the Defenders, Jordan Ta'amu has led the offense with 1,473 yards (245.5 yards per game) while compiling 11 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 50.2% completion percentage. On 58 targets, Chris Rowland has 33 receptions (4.1 per game) for 434 yards and three TDs in eight games. In seven games, has converted 44 targets into 21 catches, 314 yards and five touchdowns for the Defenders. Roughnecks' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/28/2025 St. Louis L 31-6 FOX 4/6/2025 at Arlington L 11-9 ESPN 4/12/2025 at Memphis W 18-17 ESPN 4/19/2025 Birmingham L 23-16 FOX 4/27/2025 at San Antonio W 27-3 ESPN 5/3/2025 Memphis W 21-20 ABC 5/11/2025 at Birmingham L 33-25 ABC 5/17/2025 Michigan L 30-18 FOX 5/25/2025 DC - FOX 5/31/2025 at Michigan - ESPN Roughnecks Stats & Insights The Defenders have allowed their opponents an average of 23.4 points per game this season, 5.9 more than the 17.5 the Roughnecks have put on the board per contest. The Defenders' defense has allowed 297.5 yards per game in 2025, 33.4 yards more than the 264.1 the Roughnecks' offense has averaged. The Roughnecks pick up 4.9 yards per play and the Defenders give up 5.7. DC has allowed opposing rushing attacks to gain 115.6 yards per game in 2025, compared to the 91.5 yards Houston's offense has averaged on the ground. Roughnecks Key Players McClendon has thrown for 1,039 yards (207.8 per game), completing 66.5% of his passes, with four touchdowns and three interceptions in five games. Zaquandre White has run for 300 yards (42.9 per game) and four touchdowns in seven games. In the passing game, Justin Hall has scored two TDs, hauling in 32 balls for 237 yards (39.5 per game). 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 Houston Roughnecks DC Defenders recommended
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17-05-2025
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Houston Roughnecks vs. Michigan Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks
Data Skrive Our projection model predicts the Michigan Panthers will beat the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM. For a complete projection on the game at TDECU Stadium, which includes our prediction on the spread, over/under, and final score, keep scrolling. The Panthers are favorites (-6.5) over the Roughnecks. The total is set at 43.5 points. Check out the best highlights between the Memphis Showboats and the San Antonio Brahmas in Week 8. Panthers vs. Roughnecks Odds & Betting Lines Panthers vs Roughnecks Betting Information updated as of May 17, 2025, 7:43 AM ET. Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Panthers -6.5 -110 -110 43.5 -110 -110 Panthers vs. Roughnecks Prediction & Pick Spread Favorite: Panthers (-6.5) Moneyline: Panthers (-282), Roughnecks (+228) Total: 43.5 points How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Panthers Game Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Game Time: 1:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the Michigan Panthers vs. the Houston Roughnecks on FOX Sports! Panthers Betting Info Michigan has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times. The Panthers have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites. So far this season, four of Michigan's seven games have gone over the point total. Roughnecks Betting Info Houston is 4-3-0 ATS this year. The Roughnecks have won each of their two games this year when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs. In Houston's seven contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times. Panthers Key Players In addition to his 1,342 passing yards and 69.0% completion percentage this season, Bryce Perkins has tallied nine touchdowns against two interceptions. Toa Taua has compiled 264 rushing yards (4.6 yards per carry) and five touchdowns in five games for the Panthers. In seven games, Malik Turner has converted 43 targets into 31 receptions, 294 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers. Roughnecks Key Players In six games, Zaquandre White has run for 241 yards (40.2 per game) and four touchdowns. In four games, Jalan McClendon has passed for 723 yards (180.8 per game), with two touchdowns and two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 69.3%. Justin Hall has 32 catches for 237 yards (39.5 per game) and two touchdowns in six 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 Houston Roughnecks Michigan Panthers recommended
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12-05-2025
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How to Watch Houston Roughnecks vs. Michigan Panthers TV Channel & Live Stream
Data Skrive Two excellent runners will be on show when Bryce Perkins and the Michigan Panthers visit Zaquandre White and the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The most recent outing for the Panthers was a matchup with the Arlington Renegades, and they prevailed 25-24. The Roughnecks fell short in their last outing by a final score of 33-25 against when they took on the Stallions. St. Louis Battlehawks' Max Duggan connected with Jahcour Pearson for a 13-yard touchdown that extended the lead vs. the Memphis Showboats. How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Panthers Game Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Game Time: 1:00 PM ET TV: Watch on FOX Learn more about the Michigan Panthers vs. the Houston Roughnecks on FOX Sports! Panthers vs. Roughnecks: Head-to-Head Against Houston, Michigan has collected two wins over the past two matchups. Each team has covered in one game in the past two matchups while both contests outscored the total. Houston has scored 18 fewer points than Michigan in their past two games. Panthers' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/30/2025 at Memphis W 26-12 ESPN 4/4/2025 Birmingham L 21-12 FOX 4/13/2025 San Antonio W 26-23 ABC 4/18/2025 Memphis W 27-9 FOX 4/26/2025 at St. Louis L 32-27 ESPN 5/4/2025 DC W 38-14 ESPN 5/10/2025 at Arlington W 25-24 FOX 5/17/2025 at Houston - FOX 5/24/2025 at Birmingham - ABC 5/31/2025 Houston - ESPN Panthers Stats & Insights The Panthers have averaged 6.2 more points scored this season (25.9) than the Roughnecks have allowed (19.7). The Panthers' offense has averaged 335.3 yards per game this season, 24.3 more than the 311.0 the Roughnecks' defense has allowed. The Panthers earn 6.0 yards per play, while the Roughnecks allow 5.5. Michigan has averaged 132.7 yards per game on the ground this season, just 8.3 yards more than Houston has allowed to opposing rushing attacks (124.4). Panthers Key Players To go along with his 1,342 passing yards and 69.0% completion percentage this season, Perkins has tallied nine touchdowns against two interceptions. Toa Taua has piled up 264 rushing yards (4.6 yards per carry) and five touchdowns in five games for the Panthers. Malik Turner has been an important piece of the Panthers' passing offense in 2025, tallying 31 catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Roughnecks' 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 3/28/2025 St. Louis L 31-6 FOX 4/6/2025 at Arlington L 11-9 ESPN 4/12/2025 at Memphis W 18-17 ESPN 4/19/2025 Birmingham L 23-16 FOX 4/27/2025 at San Antonio W 27-3 ESPN 5/3/2025 Memphis W 21-20 ABC 5/11/2025 at Birmingham L 33-25 ABC 5/17/2025 Michigan - FOX 5/25/2025 DC - FOX 5/31/2025 at Michigan - ESPN Roughnecks Stats & Insights The Roughnecks have put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game this year (17.4) as the Panthers have allowed (19.3). The Roughnecks' offense has averaged 238.9 yards per game this season, 29.8 yards less than the 268.7 allowed by the Panthers' defense. The Roughnecks average 4.7 yards per play, while the Panthers give up 5.2. Michigan has allowed opposing rushing attacks to average 80.7 yards in 2025, compared to the 86.7 yards Houston's offense has averaged on the ground. Roughnecks Key Players On the ground, White has four touchdowns and 241 yards (40.2 per game). In four games, Jalan McClendon has passed for 723 yards (180.8 per game), with two touchdowns and two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 69.3%. In the passing game, Justin Hall has scored two TDs, hauling in 32 balls for 237 yards (39.5 per game). 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 Houston Roughnecks Michigan Panthers recommended
