United Football League - The story of the XFL-USFL Merger

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Postby BengalErnst » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:57 pm

XFL Week 8: Sea Bears beat Vancouver: Consider a Statement Made

April 6, 2023

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA - QB Logan Woodside, WR Kenny Lawler and the rest of Winnipeg’s star-studded offense, put on an offensive clinic in front of a season-high crowd of 40,874 in a dominant 50-14 win against the visiting Vancouver Otters, putting to bed those salty memories of their worst home defeat. “That’s what we play the game for, that we got out there and we see all the brothers have success,” Lawler said. “There’s no greater feeling than that, hanging up 50 on some guys and just being able to see everybody contribute. That’s what we play the game for. That’s why we go out and practice. It’s the ultimate team sport and man, it was just great being out there.” Lawler finished with 200 receiving yards and could have had more on Thursday but was rung up on an offensive pass interference call in the first quarter and fell victim to defensive pass interference in the second. Above all else, the Sea Bears made amends for their Week 3 drubbing at the hands of the Otters, a 30-6 loss that ushered in the potential for a changing of the guard talk in the West Division. Thursday’s win righted that wrong. “It felt good because we executed our game plan,” Woodside said. “Any time you can do that, stay on the football field, create explosive plays, all of those things, it’s fun.”

Vancouver lacked the same ferocity that tamed Winnipeg back in Week 3, including the seven sacks that Woodsid endured in that loss. Woodside remained upright throughout the game as the offensive line battened down the hatches, leaving Woodside to carve the Otters for 369 yards and three touchdowns. Coming into the game, Vancouver had allowed just five touchdowns against opposing offenses all year. The Sea Bears dropped six on them. The Sea Bears were lethal from the get-go, absorbing back-to-back penalties to start the game before Woodside found WR Dalton Schoen on a 71-yard pass for the quick 7-0 lead. The lead doubled on Winnipeg’s next drive, with Lawler hauling in a 56-yard pass to make it 14-0. Vancouver came into the game without their injured Week 3 hero, starting QB Vernon Adams. Backup QB Dane Evans didn’t find the same magic, going just 12-for-21 for 113 yards and two picks, DB Demerio Houston’s league-leading sixth interception in the first quarter and DB Brandon Alexander’s over the middle in the second. Evans’ night was done just before the half with an apparent injury, with Vancouver turning to backup QB Dominque Davis.

-- (7-0)Otters 14 - 50 Sea Bears(5-2)
(VAN): QB Evans - 12/21 113 yards, 2 INTs, RB Mizzell - 10 carries, 50 yards, WR Hatcher - 4 catches, 60 yards
(WIN): QB Woodside - 19/27 369 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Oliveira - 9 carries, 67 yards, 2 TDs, WR Lawler - 7 catches, 200 yards, 1 TD, WR Schoen - 5 catches, 137 yards, 2 TDs, WR Demski - 5 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD

XFL Week 8: Argonauts Handed First Loss of the Season after QB Chad Kelly Limps off Early

April 7, 2023

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA - Desperate for both a win and a home win, the Calgary Greys ground out a 20-7 victory over the undefeated Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Toronto’s streak of seven wins to start the 2023 UFL season halted in Calgary, while the Greys picked up their first victory at McMahon Stadium. Right from the get-go, the Argos did not look like a team that had steamrolled to an undefeated record, allowing the Greys to put together a nine-play touchdown drive on their second possession. The Boatmen responded two plays later, when when QB Chad Kelly found WR Cam Phillips down the middle for a game-tying 76-yard touchdown. But whatever spark that quick response may have ignited, flickered out for good and never came back. “I could kind of tell in warm-ups there was no energy there,” Argos Offensive Coordinator Ryan Dinwiddie said afterwards. “Guys were feeling pretty good about themselves. It was good we got punched in the mouth and we’ve got to learn from it.” To add injury to insult, Kelly limped off the field in the second quarter with what appeared to be a sore ankle and didn’t return. QB Cameron Dukes took over but could not generate anything offensively as Toronto managed just 202 yards of net offense.

Calgary led 17-7 at halftime thanks to a special teams touchdown on the final play of the second quarter. Calgary’s Griffin recovered the loose ball in Toronto’s end zone when Argonaut RB Javon Leake fumbled a punt. Facing an Argos defense that was leading the UFL in interceptions, the Greys decided instead to attack along the ground. QB Jake Maier was a tidy 22-for-24 in passing for a 91.7 completion rate, and for a conservative 149 passing yards with no interceptions. Calgary instead rushed the ball a season-high 168 yards, with RB Dedrick Mills accounting for 137 on 27 carries, against an Argonauts defense ranked second in the UFL at stopping the run. Trailing by 13 points with three minutes remaining, Toronto recovered the ball at midfield on a fumbled punt return by Calgary WR Tommylee Lewis. But the Argonauts then turned the ball over on downs on Calgary’s 41-yard line. Dukes came into the game when the hosts led 10-7.

-- (7-0)Argonauts 7 - 20 Greys(2-5)
(TOR): QB Kelly - 4/6 94 yards, 1 TD, RB Ouellette - 7 carries, 32 yards, WR Phillips - 4 catches, 94 yards, 1 TD
(CAL): QB Maier - 22/24 149 yards, RB Mills - 27 carries, 137 yards, WR Lewis - 9 catches, 58 yards

XFL Week 8: CFL Week 20

April 8, 2023

Birmingham, AL -

-- (0-0)29 - 26(0-0)
(): QB - 18/25 275 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB - 9 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD, RB - 11 carries, 50 yards, WR - 5 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD, WR - 6 catches, 84 yards, WR - 6 catches, 56 yards
(): QB - 30/45 429 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB - 10 carries, 21 yards, WR - 8 catches, 136 yards, WR - 7 catches, 137 yards, 1 TD, WR - 7 catches, 90 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Guardians - Crusaders(0-0)
(NY): QB
(LON): QB

-- (0-0)Battlehawks - Musketeers(0-0)
(COL): QB
(PAR): QB

-- (0-0)Iron - Mercenaries(0-0)
(BIRM): QB
(MUN): QB

XFL Week 8: Alliance Outscore Renegades 24-3 in Second Half to Secure 27-14 Road Victory

April 9, 2023

Dallas, TX - The Montreal Alliance beat the Dallas Renegades, 27-14. It is the team's second consecutive win, following last week's victory over the Greys. After a rather difficult first half for the Alliance as they were held to three points, they started to find their rhythm in the second half where all three phases played well. The defense was relentless, allowing just 3 points even after a QB Cody Fajardo fumble in Montreal territory, the special teams partially blocked a punt, and the offense was on point, as they scored 24 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter. RB William Stanback had his first 100-yard game of the season with 106 on 19 carries. WR Régis Cibasu scored his first career UFL touchdown on a 37-yard pass Fajardo pass in the 4th quarter. DB Reed intercepted Renegades QB Drew Plitt in the first half. It was the first interception of his career.

-- (4-3)Alliance 27 - 14 Renegades(0-0)
(MON): QB Fajardo - 19/25 318 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Stanback - 19 carries, 106 yards, WR Mack - 5 catches, 106 yards, WR Snead - 4 catches, 90 yards
(DAL): QB Plitt - 20/31 202 yards, 2 INTs, RB Smith - 9 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD, 8 catches, 61 yards, WR Bolden - 6 catches, 89 yards

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
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-- (0-0)(0-0)
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-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

XFL Week 8:

April 10, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)Conquerors 24 - 26 Commanders(0-0)
(MEX): QB Crum - 16/20 174 yards, RB Williams - 12 carries, 33 yards, WR - 3 catches, 56 yards
(SA): QB Fine - 23/37 296 yards, 1 TD, RB - 13 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD, WR - 6 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD, WR - 7 catches, 71 yards, WR - 4 catches, 61 yards, WR - 4 catches, 53 yards

Roger Staubach Purchases UFL’s Dallas Renegades

April 10, 2023

Arlington, TX - In a move that has excited football fans across Texas, legendary Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach has announced his acquisition of the UFL’s Dallas Renegades. The purchase marks Staubach’s first foray into team ownership, bringing his storied football career full circle. Staubach, a Hall of Famer known for his leadership and clutch performances on the field, has long been a prominent figure in Dallas sports. After retiring from the NFL, he transitioned into a successful business career, founding the Staubach Company, a commercial real estate firm that he later sold for a substantial profit. His business acumen and deep ties to the football community make him an ideal candidate to lead the Renegades.

“I’ve always believed in the power of football to bring people together and inspire greatness,” Staubach said in a statement. “The UFL provides a unique opportunity to develop talent and bring high-quality football to fans. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Dallas Renegades and look forward to building a team that the community can be proud of.”

The Dallas Renegades, a team with a passionate fan base and a promising roster, are poised for growth under Staubach’s leadership. His experience and vision are expected to elevate the team’s performance both on and off the field. Staubach’s involvement is also likely to attract additional investment and interest in the UFL, boosting the league’s profile and competitiveness. The acquisition is also expected to strengthen the bond between the Renegades and the local community, as Staubach’s legacy in Texas football is unparalleled. As the new owner, Staubach plans to focus on building a strong organizational culture, investing in player development, and enhancing the fan experience. His goal is to create a winning team that embodies the spirit of determination and resilience that defined his own career. With Roger Staubach at the helm, the Dallas Renegades are set to embark on an exciting new chapter, one that promises to bring renewed energy and enthusiasm to the UFL and its fans.
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Postby BengalErnst » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:58 pm

2023 USFL Rosters Announced

April 11, 2023

Indianapolis, IN –

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2023 Michigan Panthers - HC Mike Nolan, OC Eric Marty, DC Steve Brown, GM Steve Kazor, QBs Brian Lewerke, Carson Strong, Josh Love and EJ Perry, RBs Reggie Corbin, Cameron Scarlett, Stevie Scott and DeAndre Torrey, WRs Trey Quinn, DJ Montgomery, Devin Ross, AJ Richardson, Quincy Adeboyejo and Joe Walker, TEs Marcus Baugh, Kyle Markway, Cole Hikutini and LaMichael Pettway, OL Joshua Dunlop, Brodarius Hamm, Noah Johnson, Sean Pollard, Gene Pryor, Ryan Nelson, Denzel Okafor and Keith Williams, DL Walter Palmore, Breeland Speaks, Tyree Johnson, Garrett Marino, RonDell Carter, Vantrel McMillan and Ethan Westbrooks, LBs Taiwan Jones, Frank Ginda, Noah Dawkins, Terry Myrick and Paddy Fisher, DBs Levonta Taylor, Keandre Evans, Devin Hafford, Kai Nacua, Warren Saba, Jalin Burrell, Sean Mahone and Cory Rahman, K Cole Murphy and P Kyle Kramer

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2023 New Jersey Generals - HC Mike Riley, OC Steven Smith, DC Ted Cottrell, GM Billy Devaney, QBs DeAndre Johnson, Eric Barriere and Kyle Lauletta, RBs Darius Victor, Kingston Davis and Trey Williams, WRs Cameron Echols-Luper, Alonzo Moore, Randy Satterfield, Darrell Stewart, KaVontae Turpin, Marcus Green, DeMornay Pierson-El and JMon Moore, TEs Braedon Bowman, Wes Saxton and Charles Jones, OL Justin Calderon, Isaiah Battle, Calvin Ashley, Brandon Haskin, Evan Heim, Jake Lacina, Saige Young, Robert Myers and Micah Vanderpool, DL Deyon Sizer, Kolin Hill, Toby Johnson, Hercules Mataafa, Tyshun Render, Kalani Vakameilalo and Bryson Young, LBs Jalen Choice, Willie Eubanks, DJuan Hines and Chris Orr, DBs Dravon Askew-Henry, Blake Countess, Trae Elston, Paris Ford, Shalom Luani and Christian Tutt, K Nick Sciba and P Brock Miller

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2023 Pittsburgh Maulers - HC Ray Horton, OC John Tomlinson, DC Jarren Horton, GM Lonnie Young, QBs Troy Williams, James Morgan and KJ Costello, RB Mikey Daniel, James Gilbert, Madre London and Garrett Groshek, WRs Bailey Gaither, Delvon Hardaway, Ishmael Hyman, Isiah Hennie and Jalen McCleskey, TEs Artayvious Lynn and Matt Seybert, OL Xavier Dampeer, TreQuan Dorsey, Justin Evans, Nico Falah, Terry Poole, Leon Johnson, Jon Dietzen and Myron Cunningham, DL Terry Beckner, Carlo Kemp, Jeremiah Pharms, Olive Sagapolu, Vaughn Taylor, Savion Williams, Chris Okoye, Nasir Player and Boogie Roberts, LBs Rueben Foster, Kyahva Tezino, Dale Warren, Malcolm Howard, Tyson Graham and Zane Zandier, DBs Mark Gilbert, Tre Wortham, Arnold Tarpley, Malcolm Elmore, Keith Gipson, Bryce Torneden and Eli Walker, K Chris Blewitt and P Matt Mengel

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2023 Philadelphia Stars - HC Bart Andrus, OC Jeff Jagodzinski, DC Martin Bayless, GM Michael Woods, QBs Vad Lee, Kevin Thomson and Case Cookus, RBs Darnell Holland, Matt Colburn, Paul Terry and Dexter Williams, WRs Corey Coleman, Cyril Grayson, Terry Wright, Devin Gray, Diondre Overton, Jordan Suell and Chris Rowland, TEs Bug Howard, Ryan Izzo and Pro Wells, OL Clay LeGault, Paul Nosworthy, Jahair Jones, Sean Brown, Jake Burton, Blake Camper, Chris Perez, Colby Ragland and Airon Servais, DL James Crawford, Darius Hodge, LaBryan Ray, Ralph Holley, Cedrick Lattimore, Chris Nelson, Adam Rodriguez and Ali Fayad, LBs Avery Roberts, Tevon Coney, Joel Dublanko, Josh Banderas, Jordan Moore and Gabriel Sewell, DBs Stanford Samuels, Carlins Platel, Cody Brown, Amani Dennis, Joshua Moon, Channing Stribling, LaDarius Wiley, Evan Worthington and Mazzi Wilkins, K Lirim Hajrullahu and P Luis Aguilar

2023 Memphis Showboats - HC Curtis Johnson, OC Eric Price, DC Chris Wilson, GM Robert Morris, QBs Ryan Willis, Cole Kelley and Brady White, RBs BJ Emmons, Alex Collins, Kerrith Whyte and Juwan Washington, WRs Osirus Mitchell, Rashard Davis, Derrick Dillon, Vinny Papale, Keith Mumphery and John Franklin, TEs Daniel Helm, Cheyenne OGrady and Jay Jay Wilson, OL Matthew Burrell, Jarron Jones, Tyler Catalina, Corbin Kaufusi, Jordan McCray, Lukayus McNeil, Terronne Prescod, Kwan Stallworth and Sadarius Hutcherson, DL Big Kat Bryant, John Atkins, Zac Daew, Sulaiman Kamara, Daylon Mack, Jeff McCulloch, Frank Herron, Kahzin Daniels and Jeremiah Valoaga, LBs Nate Hall, Aaron Hansford, Anthony Butler, TJ Neal and Greg Reaves, DBs Delrick Abrams, Anthony Cioffi, Quenton Meeks, Obi Melifonwu, Stephen Griffin, Jermaine Kelly, Antonio Reed and Kyree Woods, K Alex Kessman and P Brandon Wright

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2023 Birmingham Stallions - HC Skip Holtz, OC Larry Kirksey, DC John Chavis, GM Zach Potter, QBs Alex McGough, Kyle Sloter, Jalen Morton and JMar Smith, RBs ZaQuandre White, Bobby Holly, CJ Marable and Bo Scarbrough, WRs Deon Cain, Austin Watkins, Davion Davis, Peyton Ramzy, Marlon Williams, Michael Dereus, Adrian Hardy and Myron Mitchell, TEs Jace Sternberger, Thaddeus Moss and LaMichael Pettway, OL OShea Dugas, Darius Harper, Derwin Gray, Cohl Cabral, Matt Kaskey, Cole Schneider, Jahmir Johnson and TreVour Wallace-Simms, DL Khalil Davis, Darrion Daniels, Keyshon Camp, Joe Jackson, Willie Henry, Jonathan Newsome, Dondrea Tillman and Willier Yarbary, LBs Rashad Smith, Damon Lloyd, Brody Buck, Quentin Poling and Scooby Wright, DBs Brian Allen, Mark Fields, Lorenzo Burns, Christian McFarland, Tyree Robinson, Bryan Mills and JoJo Tillery, K Brandon Aubrey and P Colby Wadman

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2023 New Orleans Breakers - HC John DeFilippo, OC Noel Mazzone, DC Jone Tenuta, GM Ryan Jones, QBs McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Davis Cheek and Aqeel Glass, RBs Wes Hills, Ezra Gray and Anthony Jones, WRs Dee Anderson, Eli Stove, Chad Williams, Jonathan Adams, Johnnie Dixon and Taywan Taylor, TEs EJ Bibbs, Jared Scott and Sage Surratt, OL Salesi Uhatafe, Paul Adams, Kirk Kelley, Jack Kramer, Marquis Lucas, Steven Rowzee, Marcus Tatum, Jared Thomas and Richard West, DL Nigel Chavis, Justus Reed, Keonte Schad, Connor Christian, Reggie Howard, Anree Saint-Amour and Djimon Brooks, LBs Shaheed Salmon, Vontae Diggs, Jerod Fernandez, Jordan Brailford and Zakoby McClain, DBs Adonis Alexander, Nevelle Clarke, Greg Eisworth, James Wiggins, Saquan Hampton, Mike Stevens, Aashari Crosswell, K Matt Coghlin and P Matt White

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2023 Tampa Bay Bandits - HC Todd Haley, OC Bob Saunders, DC Carnell Lake, GM Dave Razzano, QBs Montell Cozart, Kenji Bahar and Terry Wilson, RBs TJ Pledger, Mark Thompson, Benny LeMay and Devwah Whaley, WRs Tyler Palka, Anthony Ratliff-Williams, Teo Redding, Keke Chism and Isaiah Zuber, TEs Josh Pederson, Clint Sigg and Brandon Barnes, OL Nick Buchanan, Avery Gennesy, Tyler Higby, Brandon Hitner, Braxton Webb, NaTy Rodgers, Jordan Steckler and Kristjan Sokoli, DL Chris Odom, Domenique Davis, Ahmad Gooden, Joey Ivie, Isaiah Chambers, Chigozie Nnoruka, Reggie Walker, Tim Bonner and Ikenna Onwuasoanya, LBs Drequan Brown, Chris Garrett, Marcel Spears, Khalan Tolson, Iaiah Pryor and Beniquez Brown, DBs Manny Bunch, Micah Abernathy, Nick Grant, Elijah Jones, Dayan Lake, Malcolm Washington, Jeremiah Johnson, Bydarrius Knighten and Andrew Soroh, K Nick Vogel and P Hunter Niswander
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Postby BengalErnst » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:00 pm

XFL Week 9:

April 13, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (6-2)Sea Bears 38 - 29(0-0)
(WIN): QB Brown - 17/24 307 yards, 4 TDs, RB Oliveira - 14 carries, 110 yards, WR Bailey - 5 catches, 85 yards, WR Demski - 3 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD
(): QB - 12/16 189 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD, RB - 10 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD, WR - 5 catches, 96 yards, 1 TD, WR - 4 catches, 67 yards

XFL Week 9:

April 13, 2023

Montreal, QUEBEC, CANADA -

-- (0-0)12 - 41 Alliance(5-3)
(): QB - 11/20 107 yards, 1 INT, RB - 16 carries, 81 yards, WR - 4 catches, 41 yards
(MON): QB Evans - 8/13 149 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 11 carries, 66 yards, 2 TDs, RB Fletcher - 15 carries, 73 yards, 1 catch, 68 yards, RB Antwi - 7 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD, WR Mack - 1 catch, 56 yards

XFL Week 9: Adams Returns from Injury to Lead Otters to 37-9 win over Calgary

April 14, 2023

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - QB Vernon Adams went 23 for 32 and threw for four touchdowns in his return to the Otters starting lineup as Vancouver hammered the Calgary Greys 37-9 on Saturday evening at B.C. Place. The Otters started strong, with Adams leading the team to a touchdown on its first drive of the game. Adams repeatedly connected with WR Keon Hatcher, with the receiver finishing with nine receptions, 170 yards and one touchdown. The Greys struggled on offense, with miscues between QB Jake Maier and his receivers leading to dropped passes and missed routes. It would take nearly all of the entire first quarter before Calgary recorded its initial first down of the UFL contest. Penalties also derailed the Greys rhythm, giving up 11 for 130 yards. Vancouver finished with 343 yards on offense, compared to Calgary’s 203.

-- (3-5)Greys 9 - 37 Otters(7-1)
(CAL): QB Maier - 17/31 131 yards, RB Carey - 7 carries, 44 yards, WR Michel - 4 catches, 36 yards
(VAN): QB Adams - 23/32 322 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, RB Mizzell - 12 carries, 42 yards, WR Hatcher - 9 catches, 170 yards, 1 TD, WR Hollins - 7 catches, 80 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Defenders - Battlehawks(0-0)
(DC): QB
(COL): QB

XFL Week 9: CFL Week 21

April 15, 2023

Birmingham, AL -

-- (0-0)36 - 10(0-0)
(): QB - 13/17 278 yards, 2 TDs, RB - 15 carries, 87 yards, WR - 5 catches, 71 yards, WR - 2 catches, 81 yards, 1 TD, WR - 2 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD
(): QB - 6/15 110 yards, 1 TD, RB - 8 carries, 88 yards, WR - 2 catches, 53 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

-- (0-0)Fleet - Dragons(0-0)
(SD): QB
(SEA): QB

XFL Week 9:

April 16, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Legends(0-0)
(LON): QB
(LA): QB

-- (0-0)Mercenaries - Commanders(0-0)
(MUN): QB
(SA): QB

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Stallions(0-0)
(PAR): QB
(STL): QB

XFL Week 9:

April 17, 2023

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Conquerors 31 - 44 Argonauts(7-1)
(MEX): QB Crum - 21/26 292 yards, 3 TDs, RB Williams - 10 carries, 47 yards, WR - 6 catches, 157 yards, WR - 7 catches, 62 yards, 1 TD
(TOR): QB Kelly - 21/28 417 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, RB Oullette - 14 carries, 90 yards, WR Daniels - 6 catches, 180 yards, 3 TDs, RB Phillips - 5 catches, 115 yards, WR Ungerer - 4 catches, 62 yards

Ryan Kalil and Blake Griffin Acquire Majority Stake in American Football Team in Mexico, Rebrand as Monterrey Osos

April 18, 2023

Monterrey, MEXICO - Former NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil and NBA All-Star Blake Griffin have acquired a controlling stake in an American football team based in Monterrey, Mexico, which competed in the World League of American Football(WLAF). The duo, alongside an ownership group of current and former professional athletes, aims to elevate the team and league globally. Under their leadership, the team will forge new partnerships, engage deeply with the community, and focus on advancing player development as the team jumps to the United Football League for the 2024 season. Partners in production company Mortal Media, Kalil and Griffin will produce a documentary capturing the team's transformation and their unique journey as new owners.

Among the notable names in the ownership group are NFL All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey, NFL All-Pro TE George Kittle, Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold, former Pro Bowl TE and media personality Greg Olsen, five-time All-Pro LB Luke Kuechly, NFL Hall of Fame DL Julius Peppers, Pro Bowl RB Jonathan Stewart, and two-time NFL Coach of the Year Ron Rivera. Additionally, Dan "Big Cat" Katz and Eric Sollenberger, better known as PFT Commenter from sports podcast Pardon My Take, have joined the venture. Additional high-profile investors from sports and entertainment are expected to be announced in the near future.

"Football isn't just a game, for many of us, it's defined who we are," said Kalil. "This won't be a passive investment; it's an opportunity to help grow the game internationally alongside lifelong friends who bring unmatched experience and perspective from playing at the highest level of professional sports."

The investment reflects Kalil and Griffin's confidence in Mexico's passionate American football fanbase, which includes 30 million NFL enthusiasts, making Mexico one of the NFL's most significant international markets. As the UFL continues to grow as Mexico's premier American football league, the acquisition of the Monterrey team presents a unique opportunity to accelerate its expansion. Kalil and Griffin acquired the team from former owners Fabián Marcos and José Luis Domene, who will remain minority partners and continue contributing to the franchise's management.

Said Daryl Johnston, UFL Commissioner: "Today marks the start of a new era for American Football in Mexico. On behalf of everyone in the league, I am pleased to welcome Ryan Kalil, Blake Griffin, and their business group to the UFL. Their arrival comes at a pivotal moment of growth for our league, and we are confident that their involvement will not only strengthen their team but also propel the entire professional football league in Mexico forward."
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Postby BengalErnst » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:00 pm

USFL Week 1:

April 15, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-0)Stars 27 - 23 Showboats(0-0)
(PHI): QB Cookus - 20/29 212 yards, 3 TDs, RB Colburn - 5 carries, 30 yards, WR Gray - 7 catches, 77 yards, 1 TD, WR Coleman - 4 catches, 65 yards
(MEM): QB White - 16/29 182 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Collins - 14 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD, WR Davis - 2 catches, 75 yards, 1 TD, WR McDaniel - 4 catches, 44 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 1:

April 15, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-0)Generals 10 - 27 Stallions(0-0)
(NJ): QB Prukop - 13/17 148 yards, RB Victor - 8 carries, 84 yards, WR Echols-Luper - 5 catches, 55 yards
(BIRM): QB Smith - 10/15 160 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Marable - 9 carries, 24 yards, TE Sternberger - 5 catches, 62 yards, WR Watkins - 1 catch, 61 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 1:

April 16, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-0)Panthers 29 - 13 Gamblers(0-0)
(MICH): QB Love - 18/20 215 yards, 3 TDs, RB Scott - 12 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD, WR Walker - 6 catches, 105 yards, 1 TD
(HOU): QB Bahar - 13/22 109 yards, RB Pledger - 16 carries, 41 yards, 2 TDs, TE Pederson - 2 catches, 23 yards

USFL Week 1:

April 16, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-0)Maulers 15 - 22 Breakers(0-0)
(PIT): QB Morgan - 6/15 58 yards, RB Gary - 3 carries, 34 yards, WR Walker - 3 catches, 42 yards
(NO): QB Bethel-Thompson - 23/41 302 yards, 1 TD, RB Jones - 19 carries, 46 yards, 6 catches, 29 yards, 1 TD, WR Adams - 5 catches, 70 yards, TE Surratt - 5 catches, 85 yards, WR Morris - 3 catches, 51 yards
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Postby BengalErnst » Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:04 pm

XFL Week 10:

April 20, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)24 - 10 Battlehawks(0-0)
(): QB - 13/18 174 yards, 2 TDs, RB - 16 carries, 89 yards, RB - 5 carries, 60 yards, WR - 4 catches, 93 yards, 2 TDs
(COL): QB Heinicke - 20/26 218 yards, RB Butler - 14 carries, 114 yards, 1 TD, WR - 9 catches, 101 yards

XFL Week 10: Pick-six Lifts Sea Bears over Greys

April 21, 2023

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA - The old expression “They can’t all be Picassos” barely scratches the surface when applied to the Winnipeg Sea Bears’ 19-18 win over the Calgary Greys on Friday night. This one was a little closer to bathroom wall graffiti than a masterpiece. The Sea Bears improved to 8-2 by beating a Greys team that can’t seem to help beating itself. Winnipeg was not able to produce so much as an offensive touchdown and moved the football sporadically all night, but still found a way to win on a cold and damp night at McMahon Stadium. They won for the second straight game with backup QB Dru Brown at the controls, in place of the injured QB Logan Woodside, grinding out just enough points against the Greys. Four K Sergio Castillo field goals and a defensive touchdown by DB Demerio Houston was all the Sea Bears needed along with some horrible execution by the Greys, and two makeable missed field goals by Calgary K Rene Paredes. The Sea Bears easily could have lost, had Greys WR Luther Hukunvanhu not dropped a wide-open, sure touchdown pass, and had Paredes not clanked one kick off an upright and come up short on another, with the game on the line. It wasn’t exactly typical Sea Bears football. Fumbles, which were fortunately not lost, and ill-timed penalties, were all too frequent.

-- (7-2)Sea Bears 19 - 18 Greys(3-6)
(WIN): QB Brown - 17/27 171 yards, RB Oliveira - 14 carries, 80 yards, WR Schoen - 3 catches, 50 yards
(CAL): QB Maier - 11/24 190 yards, 1 INT, RB Carey - 10 carries, 28 yards, WR Michel - 3 catches, 63 yards

XFL Week 10:

April 22, 2023

Mexico City, MEXICO -

-- (6-3)Alliance 25 - 24 Conquerors(0-0)
(MON): QB Evans - 24/36 333 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 8 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD, RB Stanback - 10 carries, 31 yards, WR Mack - 9 catches, 116 yards, WR Snead - 7 catches, 98 yards, 2 TDs
(MEX): QB Crum - 14/19 130 yards, 1 INT, 4 carries, 42 yards, 1 TD, RB Williams - 9 carries, 64 yards, WR - 3 catches, 41 yards

-- (0-0)Mercenaries - Stallions(0-0)
(MUN): QB
(STL): QB

-- (0-0)Commanders - Roughnecks(0-0)
(SA): QB
(HOU): QB

-- (0-0)Dragons L - (0-0)
(SEA): QB DiNucci -
(): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
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XFL Week 10: CFL Week 4

April 23, 2023

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Musketeers 24 - 45 Argonauts(8-1)
(PAR): QB Dormady - 24/39 388 yards, 3 TDs, 6 INTs, RB - 9 carries, 44 yards, WR - 8 catches, 104 yards, 1 TD, WR - 4 catches, 81 yards, WR - 3 catches, 68 yards, WR - 3 catches, 65 yards
(TOR): QB Kelly - 23/29 249 yards, 1 TD, RB Ouellette - 14 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD, WR Phillips - 4 catches, 76 yards, WR Brissett - 3 catches, 54 yards, WR Daniels - 4 catches, 47 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Apollos - Defenders(0-0)
(ORL): QB
(DC): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
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-- (0-0)(0-0)
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XFL Week 10:

April 24, 2023

London, ENGLAND -

-- (8-1)Otters 29 - 34 Crusaders(0-0)
(VAN): QB Adams - 26/41 455 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Mizzell - 7 carries, 15 yards, WR Hollins - 7 catches, 161 yards, 1 TD, WR Whitehead - 5 catches, 122 yards, 1 TD, WR Hatcher - 6 catches, 94 yards, 1 TD
(LON): QB McCarron - 18/29 239 yards, 3 TDs, RB - 16 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD, RB - 5 catches, 106 yards, 1 TD, WR - 3 catches, 43 yards, 1 TD
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USFL Week 2:

April 22, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-1)Gamblers 31 - 38 Breakers(1-0)
(HOU): QB Bahar - 18/30 266 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs, RB Pledger - 18 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD, WR Hall - 8 catches, 110 yards, 2 TDs, WR Ratliff-Williams - 4 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD
(NO): QB Bethel-Thompson - 23/34 251 yards, 2 TDs, RB Hills - 18 carries, 110 yards, 3 TDs, WR Dixon - 4 catches, 52 yards, 1 TD, TE Surratt - 11 catches, 121 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 2:

April 22, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-1)Showboats 2 - 42 Stallions(1-0)
(MEM): QB White - 15/25 141 yards, 1 INT, RB Collins - 11 carries, 37 yards, WR Papale - 5 catches, 42 yards
(BIRM): QB McGough - 21/28 301 yards, 4 TDs, RB White - 8 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD, RB Marable - 16 carries, 68 yards, WR Davis - 4 catches, 47 yards, 1 TD, TE Sternberger - 5 catches, 127 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 2:

April 23, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-1)Generals 20 - 3 Maulers(0-1)
(NJ): QB Johnson - 9/13 100 yards, RB Victor - 15 carries, 71 yards, 1 TD, WR Echols-Luper - 4 catches, 57 yards, 1 TD
(PIT): QB Williams - 11/16 70 yards, RB London - 10 carries, 38 yards, WR Hennie - 9 catches, 53 yards

USFL Week 2:

April 23, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (1-0)Panthers 24 - 10 Stars(1-0)
(MICH): QB Love - 15/30 174 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Corbin - 11 carries, 131 yards, 2 TDs, WR Hyman - 3 catches, 53 yards, TE Hikutini - 3 catches, 56 yards
(PHI): QB Cookus - 29/44 283 yards, 2 INTs, RB Colburn - 9 carries, 23 yards, 1 TD, WR Gray - 8 catches, 67 yards, WR Coleman - 7 catches, 59 yards, WR Suell - 4 catches, 63 yards
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XFL Week 11: Sea Bears Thump Alliance

April 27, 2023

Winnipeg, MANITOBA, CANADA - The Winnipeg Sea Bears gifted Montreal two touchdowns on Thursday night, but you’d never know it by the final score. QB Logan Woodside, returning from a neck injury, shook off three, first-half interceptions, including two that went for touchdowns, as the Sea Bears throttled the Alliance, 47-17, in front of a sellout crowd. Woodside tossed four scoring strikes, a pair to WR Dalton Schoen, one each to WR Kenny Lawler and RB Brady Oliveira, to improve to 9-2.

On defense, the Sea Bears slammed the door in the second half. Montreal had just three net yards of second-half offense going into their final possession, when they recorded a first down and 18 meaningless yards. It marked the second straight game Winnipeg held the opponent without a single touchdown, limiting the Alliance to 173 net yards. Early on it looked like the defense would have to carry the day. On the Sea Bears’ first offensive play, Woodside, chased towards the right sideline, threw the ball into the arms of Alliance LB Tyrell Richards, who took it 40 yards the other way for the touchdown. It took a few series, but on the final possession of the first quarter Woodside found his touch. A Winnipeg defensive stand pinning Montreal deep, along with two major penalties, for roughing and face-masking, helped the home side get to the Montreal four. From there, Woodside rolled right again, this time finding Schoen for the major and a 7-all tie. A Montreal field goal later, Woodside found WR Nic Demski over the middle for 45 and a wide-open Schoen in the end zone two plays after that, from 22 yards out, for another touchdown. The next time the Sea Bears got the ball, he tossed a 40-yard bomb to Lawler. Oliveira scored on a 26-yard run on the next play, and the seesaw first half tilted back in Winnipeg’s favor. The Sea Bears went into the break up, 20-17, with their star quarterback’s arm producing four touchdowns, two for each team. They generated a turnover of their own to start the second half, Rose intercepting QB Cody Fajardo, and turned that into a one-yard QB Dakota Prukop touchdown to extend the lead. When the Alliance made the puzzling decision to throw deep on a fourth-and-two on their own side of midfield, and failed, late in the third quarter, the Sea Bears turned that into a Woodside to Lawler touchdown bomb, all but sealing the deal.

-- (7-3)Alliance 17 - 47 Sea Bears(8-2)
(MON): QB Fajardo - 14/25 137 yards, 1 INT, RB Stanback - 8 carries, 32 yards, WR Mack - 5 catches, 55 yards
(WIN): QB Woodside - 16/24 240 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INTs, RB Oliveira - 18 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD, WR Demski - 5 catches, 87 yards, WR Schoen - 4 catches, 48 yards, 2 TDs, WR Lawler - 2 catches, 65 yards, 1 TD

XFL Week 11: Greys Fall to Argos

April 28, 2023

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA - If one play had gone differently, the Calgary Greys might have been celebrating on Friday night. Admittedly, that’s not entirely fair. RB Javon Leake’s fourth quarter punt return touchdown wasn’t the only reason the Toronto Argonauts beat the Greys 39-31. No game is defined entirely by one play. But it sort of felt that way. It’s felt that way a lot this season for the Greys. The offense played as well as it has all season. A group that had found it hard to score touchdowns exploded for four of them. The defense found life hard, especially on long balls over the middle. But still, it was enough for the Greys to be tied with the UFL’s best team midway through the fourth quarter. Then, Leake returned a P Cody Grace punt for a 75-yard score to give the Argos a lead they would never relinquish. Another close game. Another agonizing defeat for the Greys.

After a tough couple of weeks, QB Jake Maier was pretty great against the Argos when he had time to operate, which didn’t always happen. He completed 25-of-42 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns. His connection with WR Reggie Begelton was particularly encouraging, as Maier connected with his star receiver for 203 yards and two TDs. WR Luther Hakunavanhu made up for his drop a week earlier with a touchdown of his own, and WR Marken Michel once against showed off his speed and agility in the open field with a 65-yard touchdown. And while Maier was under a lot of pressure at points, he generally handled it well. It was a step forward. Even if now is not the time in the season for moral victories, Friday night felt like one for the Greys aerial attack. Defensively, it was up-and-down. QB Chad Kelly completed 20-of-31 passes for 361 yards for the Argos, while throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions. He connected for a couple big plays over the middle of the field, though, and that will be a concern for the Greys. And there are definitely reasons for concern. The team’s record doesn’t lie, even if it doesn’t tell the entire story.

-- (3-7)Greys 31 - 39 Argonauts(9-1)
(CAL): QB Maier - 25/42 387 yards, 4 TDs, RB Mills - 8 carries, 46 yards, WR Begelton - 9 catches, 203 yards, 2 TDs, WR Michel - 4 catches, 82 yards, 1 TD
(TOR): QB Kelly - 20/31 361 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs, RB Ouellette - 13 carries, 82 yards, WR Coxie - 3 catches, 102 yards, 1 TD, WR Daniels - 3 catches, 77 yards, 1 TD, WR Phillips - 4 catches, 63 yards, WR Gittens - 4 catches, 55 yards

XFL Week 11:

April 29, 2023

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)Battlehawks 30 - 13 Otters(8-2)
(COL): QB Heinicke - 18/23 222 yards, 1 TD, RB Butler - 21 carries, 118 yards, 1 TD, WR - 5 catches, 57 yards
(VAN): QB Adams - 26/40 326 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Mizzell - 9 carries, 49 yards, 5 catches, 42 yards, WR Hatcher - 7 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD, WR Hollins - 4 catches, 76 yards

-- (0-0)Defenders - Commanders(0-0)
(DC): QB
(SA): QB

-- (0-0)Renegades - Legends(0-0)
(DAL): QB
(LA): QB

-- (0-0)Roughnecks - Stallions(0-0)
(HOU): QB
(STL): QB

-- (0-0)Dragons W - Guardians(0-0)
(SEA): QB
(NY): QB

XFL Week 11:

April 30, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)Conquerors 20 - 30(0-0)
(MEX): QB Crum - 17/26 172 yards, RB Williams - 12 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD, WR - 3 catches, 51 yards
(): QB - 15/18 317 yards, 1 TD, RB - 10 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD, RB - 14 carries, 68 yards, WR - 3 catches, 112 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Musketeers - Apollos(0-0)
(PAR): QB
(ORL): QB

-- (0-0)Crusaders - Fleet(0-0)
(LON): QB
(SD): QB

-- (0-0)Mercenaries - Express(0-0)
(MUN): QB
(MEM): QB

XFL Week 11: CFL Week 21

May 1, 2023

Birmingham, AL -

-- (0-0)Vipers 20 - 22 Iron(0-0)
(LV): QB - 10/19 106 yards, 2 INTs, RB - 12 carries, 80 yards, 1 TD, WR - 4 catches, 50 yards, WR - 3 catches, 56 yards
(BIRM): QB - 11/14 106 yards, 1 TD, RB - 7 carries, 48 yards, WR - 6 catches, 44 yards

Vipers Trade QB Luis Perez To Renegades

May 2, 2023

Dallas, TX - The Vipers traded QB Luis Perez to the Dallas Renegades for LB Ryan Mueller. This move comes after Luis was benched for Brett Hundley after the loss against the BattleHawks in Week 11. With this in mind Hundley will be the starter with QB Jalan McClendon backing him up for the rest of the season. The Renegades gave the Vipers, Mueller who hasn’t recorded any sort of stat all season which means Mexico City gets a fresh new linebacker and could be a sneaky steal. Ryan has played in the XFL since 2020 where he played for the New York Guardians and won Defensive Play Of The Year. Dallas made this trade after they released starting QB Kyle Sloter after he had a terrible time trying to make something happen for the team.

It's a great feeling coming to Dallas," said Perez. "I'm looking forward to being in a place where we have an opportunity to win some ball games. I'm happy to have a new team, a new city and a new start."

Otters' Rourke to Undergo Surgery for Lisfranc Sprain

May 3, 2023

Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The Vancouver Otters has issued the following statement on Nathan Rourke: "After extensive consultation with team doctors and foot specialists, Nathan was diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot. It has been determined that the best course of action is for Nathan to undergo surgery, which will happen very soon. The club remains hopeful that the surgery and subsequent rehab will open the door for a return late in the season. Vernon Adams will start at quarterback moving forward."
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USFL Week 3:

April 29, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (2-0)Breakers 45 - 31 Stallions(2-0)
(NO): QB Bethel-Thompson - 20/28 283 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Hills - 34 carries, 191 yards, 3 TDs, WR Adams - 6 catches, 75 yards, 1 TD, WR Anderson - 3 catches, 66 yards, TE Surratt - 4 catches, 51 yards
(BIRM): QB McGough - 17/26 238 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Marable - 6 carries, 24 yards, 1 TD, WR Davis - 5 catches, 123 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 3:

April 29, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-2)Showboats 26 - 30 Gamblers(0-2)
(MEM): QB Kelley - 21/38 307 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Whyte - 3 carries, 6 yards, WR McDaniel - 3 catches, 71 yards, 1 TD
(HOU): QB Bahar - 22/36 235 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Thompson - 21 carries, 81 yards, 2 TDs, WR Hall - 6 catches, 90 yards, 2 TDs, TE Pederson - 4 catches, 63 yards

USFL Week 3:

April 30, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-2)Maulers 21 - 13 Stars(1-1)
(PIT): QB Williams - 10/18 96 yards, 1 TD, 7 carries, 65 yards, RB Groshek - 15 carries, 40 yards, TE Stokke - 2 catches, 35 yards
(PHI): QB Cookus - 23/36 238 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Colburn - 8 carries, 16 yards, WR Coleman - 8 catches, 86 yards, 1 TD, WR Overton - 6 catches, 77 yards

USFL Week 3:

April 30, 2023

Indianapolis -

-- (1-1)Generals 28 - 13 Panthers(2-0)
(NJ): QB Johnson - 10/15 180 yards, 2 TDs, 10 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD, RB Victor - 9 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD, WR Moore - 1 catch, 72 yards, 1 TD
(MICH): QB Love - 15/31 101 yards, 1 INT, RB Scott - 12 carries, 63 yards, WR Quinn - 5 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD
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Toronto Argos Make QB Chad Kelly Highest-paid Player in UFL with three-year contract worth $1.865 million

May 2, 2023

Toronto, ONTARIO, CANADA - The Toronto Argonauts have made quarterback Chad Kelly the highest-paid player in the UFL for the next three seasons.

The 29-year-old inked a three-year contract extension. Kelly’s agreement is worth $615,000 in 2024 and $625,000 in hard money for each of the last two years. There are no performance incentives in his pact. He’s due a $250,000 signing bonus in 2024 but can’t collect it if the six-foot-two, 216-pound QB signs an NFL contract. That means Kelly would need substantial guaranteed money from an NFL team to entertain it as a possibility.

XFL Week 12: Adams, Hollins lead Otters to Win over Montreal

May 4, 2023

Montreal, QUEBEC, CANADA - QB Vernon Adams threw for more 300 yards for the fourth consecutive game, and the Otters snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Montreal Alliance 34-25 in a back-and-forth affair Thursday night. Adams went 21-for-33 for 306 yards and three touchdown passes at Molson Stadium. He also rushed for 54 yards. Otters WR Alexander Hollins had two touchdown receptions and 88 receiving yards. Montreal QB Cody Fajardo threw for 308 yards and one touchdown on 22-for-35 completions, but also committed two crucial interceptions. Trailing 27-25 with five minutes left in the game, Montreal faked a punt on fourth down to get within 22 yards of the end zone, but Fajardo’s throw on the next play was pick off by DB Quincy Mauger. Montreal appeared to hold off Vancouver on multiple occasions on the ensuing drive, but were undone by penalties, once for unnecessary roughness and once for roughing the quarterback on a play that was initially ruled a sack for DL Almondo Sewell. The reverse of the call after review received loud boos from the 27,112 spectators on hand. Otters RB Taquan Mizzell eventually ran the ball seven yards into the end zone to give Vancouver a 34-25 lead with 1:33 left and put the game out of reach. Fajardo then threw his second pick. The fourth quarter had started with a moment of magic from Montreal RB William Stanback, who ran for 102 yards on the night. Stanback split the defense down the middle and rushed to a 69-yard touchdown, his first major of the season on his longest run so far to put Montreal up 25-24. Vancouver then kicked a field goal to go up 27-25.

-- (8-3)Otters 34 - 25 Alliance(7-4)
(VAN): QB Adams - 21/33 306 yards, 3 TDs, 8 carries, 54 yards, RB Mizzell - 14 carries, 68 yards, WR Hollins - 5 catches, 88 yards, WR Hatcher - 5 catches, 56 yards, 1 TD, WR Whitehead - 2 catches, 59 yards
(MON): QB Fajardo - 22/35 308 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB Stanback - 8 carries, 102 yards, RB Antwi - 5 catches, 58 yards, WR Mack - 7 catches, 143 yards, 1 TD, WR Snead - 7 catches, 69 yards, WR Spieker - 3 catches, 51 yards

XFL Week 12:

May 5, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (9-2)Sea Bears 30 - 32 (0-0)
(WIN): QB Woodside - 13/26 279 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, RB Oliveira - 17 carries, 88 yards, 2 TDs, WR Demski - 5 catches, 118 yards, WR Schoen - 3 catches, 68 yards
(): QB - 22/39 326 yards, RB - 9 carries, 37 yards, 4 catches, 76 yards, WR - 5 catches, 96 yards, WR - 3 catches, 53 yards

XFL Week 12: CFL Week 4

May 6, 2023

Memphis, TN -

-- (0-0)7 - 26 Express(0-0)
(): QB - 19/33 223 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, RB - 7 carries, 28 yards, WR - 6 catches, 74 yards, 1 TD
(MEM): QB - 14/20 185 yards, 1 TD, RB Tuggle - 17 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD, WR - 2 catches, 58 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Dragons W - (0-0)
(SEA): QB DiNucci -
(): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

XFL Week 12: CFL Week 21

May 7, 2023

Mexico City, MEXICO -

-- (0-0)27 - 22 Conquerors(0-0)
(): QB - 22/34 317 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, RB - 8 carries, 39 yards, WR - 6 catches, 88 yards, WR - 5 catches, 57 yards
(MEX): QB Crum - 22/35 273 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB - 8 carries, 73 yards, RB - 13 carries, 51 yards, WR - 6 catches, 119 yards, 1 TD

-- (0-0)Roughnecks - Commanders(0-0)
(HOU): QB
(SA): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
(): QB

-- (0-0)(0-0)
(): QB
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XFL Week 12:

May 8, 2023

Columbus, OH -

-- (10-1)Argonauts 41 - 28 Battlehawks(0-0)
(TOR): QB Kelly - 15/23 201 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, RB Ouellette - 12 carries, 79 yards, WR Gittens - 5 catches, 67 yards, WR Daniels - 3 catches, 57 yards, 1 TD
(COL): QB Heinicke - 30/42 296 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, RB Butler - 11 carries, 63 yards, WR - 8 catches, 110 yards, 1 TD, WR - 6 catches, 50 yards, 2 TDs, WR - 3 catches, 49 yards

XFL Week 12:

May 8, 2023

Calgary, ALBERTA, CANADA -

-- (0-0)31 - 35 Greys(3-8)
(): QB - 14/23 137 yards, 1 TD, RB - 11 carries, 135 yards, RB - 12 carries, 89 yards, WR - 5 catches, 55 yards
(CAL): QB Maier - 27/34 315 yards, 1 INT, RB Carey - 9 carries, 55 yards, RB Mills - 6 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD, WR Michel - 4 catches, 95 yards, WR Ambles - 7 catches, 76 yards, WR Begelton - 6 catches, 49 yards
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USFL Week 4:

May 6, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (1-2)Gamblers 41 - 16 Stars(1-2)
(HOU): QB Bahar - 15/21 230 yards, 2 TDs, RB Thompson - 13 carries, 134 yards, 3 TDs, WR Ratliff-Williams - 4 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD, WR Chism - 2 catches, 63 yards, 1 TD
(PHI): QB Cookus - 24/36 189 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, RB Colburn - 6 carries, 16 yards, 1 TD, WR Gray - 8 catches, 61 yards

USFL Week 4:

May 6, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (0-3)Showboats 29 - 10 Panthers(1-2)
(MEM): QB Kelley - 15/26 151 yards, RB Whyte - 15 carries, 54 yards, WR Papale - 3 catches, 58 yards
(MICH): QB Strong - 9/12 76 yards, 1 INT, RB Scott - 12 carries, 66 yards, RB Corbin - 14 carries, 53 yards, WR Walker - 7 catches, 76 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 4:

May 7, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (3-0)Breakers 20 - 17 Generals(2-1)
(NO): QB Bethel-Thompson - 26/37 279 yards, 1 INT, RB Hills - 26 carries, 88 yards, 2 TDs, 7 catches, 71 yards, WR Anderson - 4 catches, 43 yards, TE Surratt - 6 catches, 94 yards
(NJ): QB Johnson - 7/14 113 yards, 1 TD, RB Williams - 8 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD, RB Victor - 9 carries, 64 yards, WR Echols-Luper - 2 catches, 71 yards, 1 TD

USFL Week 4:

May 7, 2023

Indianapolis, IN -

-- (2-1)Stallions 24 - 20 Maulers(1-2)
(BIRM): QB McGough - 17/29 157 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 10 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD, RB White - 10 carries, 41 yards, WR Davis - 8 catches, 71 yards, 1 TD
(PIT): QB Williams - 21/33 217 yards, 7 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD, RB Groshek - 5 carries, 19 yards, WR Gaither - 6 catches, 69 yards, WR Hennie - 4 catches, 43 yards
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