Check out the best moments from this United Football League matchup between the Michigan Panthers and the DC Defenders.
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today in DC The Defenders are trying to prove they are in fact contenders while Michigan could lock up a spot in the playoffs with a win and a little help he tells me that he is not taking this opportunity for granted and I expect him to do some big things here today especially because his mom is in the stands Gavin Holmes makes his return to Michigan slips on the opening kick and that is going to be a huge loss number n back to the ground and the demon Deacon Matthew curn with the SE busting it off to the 35 23 yd pickup L of football for Sparty back to curn curn with a little leap still up after the pop to the 40 30 Catch Me If You Can cutting it back will he get another block no but the damage is done inside the 10 53 yd from Bonafide field position inside the red area again Watch 43 Francis Bernard right there he delivers a pop but he doesn’t wrap up Coburn does the rest and Caleb Burton how about this guy huh that was unbelievable play action the fake to West Hills leri can do it as well showing off the athleticism in zone and when Michigan scores in the first quarter they are undefeated this season what a confidence Builder you move the pocket off of the token fake and now you’ve got a two-man route you don’t want to force it you don’t want to throw it into a crowd you got to understand where you’re at on the field Michigan on offense the to throw in the hands of Samson ncoa he’s gasping for air right now he needs oxygen Big Leg of Jake Bates will have plenty of time to talk to him kicks it away to Chris Roland Roland will set up DC in much better field position Roland wants [Applause] more little reverse here Kiki QT out of Texas Tech that’s how they do it in West Texas stiff farm dancing down the sideline big gain for Kik QT so on the other sideline for Michigan Matthew mccraine out of Kansas state is right in that conversation the best kickers in the league we’ll check down underneath the Harris Harris loses his footing let’s talk about that as ‘s kicker in his late days at Kansas state lines this one up for 43 yd out and it is no good such a with these Panthers for only two weeks and a quick throw to Sims and Sims is going to follow the blockers forward for after theki let the opening touchdown drive albe it a lot was worked like this Wes Hills pounding remember those player props Sims in motion make the family proud they’re here to see you make plays like that huge stiff arm to the 40 yard line buy Maryland counts as a forward pass and really Michigan leaves two Defenders unblock expecting more pressure in this game Perkins to throw and he puts it on Target and that is NCA moving into beer snake territory Perkins leaves it high and a pbu by DeAndre Baker but we’ve got a penalty flag after the break up by DeAndre Baker personal foul hit on a defenser got his [Applause] but High [Applause] blow cber nowhere but the bounce outside this is what they want to do try to get the running backs in space on the outside Hills ground and pound that’s now five touchdowns in the last three games with a former allamerican from Slippery Rock we’re going to clear it and run it we’re going to line up and that’s just winning at the point of attack flat out winning the Michigan offensive line winding down yet again Perkins some pressure on the left side and the the pressure gets home Andre minz the vany Commodore coming up with the of putting how important it is to play all out this defense having issues here’s Roland to return out of Tennessee State and a fantastic stop made by Samson Nea so the NCA is now in at running back for DC little pop pass don’t let him go k Scott out of Missouri State and out of any chance to be caught 70 yd score Defender if you let this in clear the defender is going to dip down inside number 13 and now you throw the slant right behind him really well executed Jordan tahu got the look that he wanted that he needed it’s an easy one-on-one pitch and catch this will be the two-point conversion this is where you would want your standout Derek Roberson one of the top pass rushers he’s a no-go for this game milky in and out of the hands as it was thrown just behind Marcus Sims a huge win for Greg Williams to PP this one away the punt is off in the UFL Gunners cannot move downfield more than a yard until it’s kick punt is mucked ball free and Michigan is able the pounce on it Deshawn white right spot right time that’s how they do it for Boomer Sooner well initially I thought they were going to get at least a running into the kicker here on Michigan instead you’ve got a mu return and Deshawn white properly recovering the football sliding into it rip Zone Liz Zone stretch oh the work he wasn’t ready lost it got it back [Applause] one step forward one step back non- thrwing hand and is the emergency quarterback here today leri using the legs he’s past the line of scrimmage will have to roll block on the outside and he’s back to the original line of scrimmage there is a flag down legal blocking the back 86 of the offense 10yd penalty still second down that’s ridiculous this from W does bats keep rolling of course he [Applause] does to AMU back to work Harris got rid of one tackle too but then the initial man in Pursuit Deshawn white their middle linebacker one of the best tacklers in the UFL and that one is tipped by Javin white this is the man if he doesn’t tip that ball they are running down the middle of the field probably for a touchdown split in the two Michigan kinda by the way on the injured reserve he is out for the season to AMU here on Third and 12 to Kelvin Harmon but Nate Brooks out of North Texas was right there resulted in the 94 yd touchdown drop Hills has green tripped up but first down yardage and if you took for that player prop to hit if you took the over Parkins with plenty of time and one Hands by Marcus Sims you want to get comfortable receiving yards he’s up to 36 Perkins the pop pass to Cole hicki hicki Sideline physicality take it out to the 45 yd line back in the day at Louisville shown off wide right now it’s like death by a Thousand Cuts you got hi atini right there bowling through Defenders you got inside since the LA Rams back in 2022 great touch to hicki he’s out in the pasture and just [Applause] Rolling Hills Perkins pulls it back he’s able to find nkua and the Nea family Thea in motion coming in tight heill slipped he’s not going to get there he goes backwards DC needed a stop they get a stop Williams gets his guys fired up and they [Applause] [Music] respond here’s pressure from Michigan coming up the middle and knocking him down is Rond Del Conner an FCS allame does a nice job the right side of your screen they run a little line game stunt and he just keeps working and working and working the offensive his defensive coordinator there Mike Nolan who is now his head coach this is a high short punt and Quin is telling everybody to get out of the way and finally some good field position here for the Michigan panther still finish the game they’re saying right now he’s weak to weak so it is within the possibility that he makes his return this year that’s Trey Quinn coach of the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Canadian Football League leri with an opportunity middle of field that is a strike really was the offensive line was the problem M thrown to the Man in Motion it’s nikua and nkua moves the chains K the demon deak oh making it look too easy just shifting his way through the DC defense big third and four here where the last Drive stall leri on the spot to Samson Thea then the ball come out second and 15 the carry for West Hills and West Hills still upright he’s oh so close to the end zone will they Mark him down or say it’s a touchdown H just saying give me another touch here 12 yd line 12 Y Line we’re down we got it the clock he’s down yeah team blandino and the US Army Command Center little draw play and it’s working keep it on the ground and let Matthew cber and bites Nails it for his second field goal at some point do we got to give the holder credit and Brock Miller I mean for still alive in the XFL race but they need to get a win here because San Antonio and St Louis are looking like the Top Dog in that ex trying to set up the ground with to AMU this was a staple of the offense last season that’s a of the UFL at about 54% completion percentage that one in Rhythm On Target third and three to AMU great Blitz pick up there up the middle by Darius Hagin that in formation until Kaden Smith bounces out hit in the back field nowhere for hains to go time out because if you have quarterback run called right here you have the extra blocker and instead you’re minus a blocker good penetration the rebel Jam white makes the play remember that’s placement for Frank ginda the team leader at linebacker shaking baking and making you feel the hurt thanks thanks yep ginda on the IR out for the season big blow but he’s got teammates oh what a hit to Bryce Perkins a Virginia Cavalier will keep that’s the element you were waiting for so Shifty and spinning inside the Red Zone rushing yards in two years as the UVA quarterback show the athleticism now this time they’re reading the defensive tackle the inside interior defensive lineman and he this is a different team that they saw early that had a chance to beat Birmingham throwing on the run and that is complete to Samson n Trey Quinn in motion Perkins to throw he’s bounced being chased by Davin Bellamy and Bellamy is going to win that race to the Beer snake flaged down there was some movement on the left side of the line as bats nailed it again so much character in this league on and off the field here’s to AMU thrown in the flat complete to Alex Ellis and Ellis stumbling forward Gucci again quarterback run keep to the right and to AMU a rude awakening Kenny willus and Bryce tornado and just combining for that stop Jordan Tom who called this 27 Gucci out of the hudle which would have been to the left and I’m for loss doing Michigan prow that is complete to Kelvin Harmon Harman says I’m still rumbling but no got his left elbow down as well great there elbow down down team in the league it’s been problematic here today T Abu goes down bran speaks speaking that punishment into [Applause] existence that’s a player there after the timeout was called and they lined up on Fourth and short and this is Roland out of the back field dimin but dangerous out of Tennessee state in the 103 from Jerry Rice and they’re going back to him on the ground just looking for a spark here yeah I think they just want a little bit some snaps it was all on special teams as a returner here’s franu backside pressure and brought down by Kai nkua where’s Jordan tahu that’s the question mark right here McLendon will keep I don’t know if I call point this season the number three emergency quarterback McLendon somehow got that off to Harris Harris sidest stepping a Defender and good Pursuit this is an excellent play call by Fred Kai trying to come off quarterback comes out and goes the wrong direction nevertheless locates DC a team built on the ground going to have to air it out now and that is how you do it first down Tai Scott another big play I like this Poise from jayen mclen and he gets back H set we’re protecting him well Boom unlash unleashes the football haris left side and the somersault tackle made by Noah D you’re going to watch him in Pursuit right here he just shoots this backside gap between the center and the backside guard 12 minutes to go it’s Fourth and eight or plus lot on the shoulders of McLendon Standing Tall he rifled that as he got absolutely [Applause] rocked this from 37 low snap and it is up and good got to give the punter Paxton Brooks 100% and listen I was struggling to find out where you were located in the fans but I’m seeing this sign Techo B baby techmo bow A or B up down left or right here’s McLendon trying to keep DC in this one that is to to Chris ression of the football as opposed to an onside kick attempt here they got to push the ball down field this is going to set up a fourth and short got to go for it here right second and 20 for Bryce Perkins his first action of the Year wide open receiver and it is Wes Hills Wes Hills out of Slippery Rock the over his hit with Wells Hills on that player prop Perkins in trouble floating it up one-handed catch by Hills but no yardage there nervous moments whether you pick the under or the over and that is going to help the under willus with another tackle for loss see him off the edge here he’s going to come up field a step and then go right to the inside the backs got to take the outside responsibility because the tackles one-on-one with willus that’s just a nice job of using your hands getting skinny and closing to the quarterback prop with the under you hit cuz he’s got 32 receiving yards total was set at 49 and a half at hurdle not going too far with the Stanford Cardinal Kaden Smith J White all over that number 11 fourth down conversion and score again McLendon keeping it alive flag is down and he slides down well short of the first down marker and it looks like this will be against DC holding 73 the offense penalties declined result of the plays turn over on Downs first down state in a quarterback and that is Matthew curn the 26y old has a long of 53 and it’s time to keep adding to that total this week no Frank ginda that’s the quarterback of the defense no Danny etling and EJ Perry those are literally the quarterbacks and they have looked as good as they have all season long and then they lose CIO Mariner who last year with the Las Vegas vipers now the emergency quarterback for DC and that is complete to Vincent Smith and Vincent Smith that’s the question the battle of the Rocks we need to get that one done here’s McLendon and the catch is made by Darius Haggin he’s got 38 right now Mendon well and poor Harry Douglas his his his betting One race now today and now she’s going to go shopping and you’re not going to be able to say thing about it not a word happy Mother’s Day my love that’s right happy Mother’s Day to all mothers my wife teil your wife Kristen absolutely Sue and we’ve got one Michigan panther surrounded by all the DC Defenders and he wants to keep this fight going and that is what this game has been an absolute fight by the Michigan Panthers underman was the first time in five games they entered as an underdog even though they started the week as a favorite
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MICHIGAN ALL FHE WAY DAWG 😤😤💪🏽💪🏽 PANTHER ALL THE WAY BOOOOOOOY 🔥💪🏽🔥 PURE MICHIGAN MF
Happy Mother’s Day Everyone. Even if your filling both rolls 💪🏽
I'm going to watch with interest what Jakes Bates signing bonus will be when he signs in the NFL. It will be the biggest bidding war I will ever see.
Dc fell off
You know I really like this football League older than the extra points these teams just continually progress and the crowds start showing up we could have good spring football
Michigan went in there and punked DC. I like how hard Michigan plays. I just dont understand why they have the same colors as Birmingham when there is so many other color options. They should be silver and black like the Raiders since this is a tough team that plays hard. With the panther in Silver on a Black helmet with black facemasks.
Wtg panthers 🐆
Panthers looked really physical!
Any football in Michigan is gold tbh
Go sports! 🥦
Michigan Panthers Lead 1-0
Were gonna get michigan vs birmingham cant wait!
“Where is Jordan Tamu” idk I was guessing he is buried somewhere around the 40 still. 🤷🏽♂️
Bates is a lion.. kicking 50 outdoors is the last check mark. Hes been lights out in the dome
Really tough loss.. but I think McClendon has some potential
this dirty football
NUMBER 6 FOR MICHIGAN GETS BEAT EVERY PLAY!! WEAK SPOT..
DC, fix your slippery field
Panthers look impressive. Maddening season for DC.
GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was a damn good football game.
Man that Michigan defence was playing some old school football! Love to see it 🤘🤘
The Michigan Panthers have clinched a playoff after today's win and Houston's loss with 3 weeks remaining. The top 2 teams from each division make the playoffs. The USFL Conference standings ( * = Clinched / e = Eliminated). 1. Birmingham Stallions 7-0 (*), 2. Michigan Panthers 5-2 (*), 3. Memphis Showboats 1-6 (e), 4. Houston Roughnecks 1-6 (e). The XFL Conference standings 1. St. Louis Battle Hawks 5-2, 2. San Antonio Brahmas 5-2, D.C. Defenders 3-4, 4. Arlington Renegades 1-6 (e). The Michigan Panthers will play the Birmingham Stallions in the final game of the season. Michigan still has a chance to win the division if they win out and Birmingham loses 1 of the next 2 games before they play each other in week 10. Michigan's final 3 games vs Memphis Showboats 1-6, at Houston Roughnecks 1-6, at Birmingham Stallions 7-0. Birmingham's final 3 games vs Houston Roughnecks 1-6, @ San Antonio Brahmas 5-2, vs Michigan Panthers 5-2.
Bro this DC OC is pure dog… 4 curls every play even when you need yards.
DC O line is a trainwreck… multi-QB killers. D got destroyed today… pretty much one sided game. Disapointed in DC
It's hard to watch sports if you are a DC resident. All of our teams are terrible on their worst day, and average on their best day.
Michigan Panthers are so much better without Jeff Fisher lol
The sack on Ta'amu in the 3rd quarter would've been a penalty in the NFL. I'm so glad the UFL is showing some toughness.
That 70-yard score should have never happened. The player chasing him gave up and allowed the touchdown.
What happened to DC? Do they have a whole different roster like Houston?