The 2024 UFL Playoffs are finally here. After ten weeks of some of the most entertaining spring football we have seen, we have four teams left competing to be crowned the inaugural UFL Champions. These matchups were clinched before the end of the season giving these teams plenty of time to scout and prepare for one another. These teams have also matched up twice this season and coincidentally both these matchups took place in the regular season finale.
🎟️ USFL Conference Championship
🎟️ XFL Conference Championship
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— United Football League (@TheUFL) June 4, 2024
USFL Conference Championship: Michigan Panthers @ Birmingham Stallions
Game Lines: Stallions -5; Total 43
The first UFL playoff game will have the (7-3) Michigan Panthers travel to Protective Stadium to face off against the (9-1) Birmingham Stallions on Saturday, June 8, at 3:00 pm EST. The Stallions look to continue their spring football dominance, while the Panthers look to shock the world. The Stallions won both matchups this season, though the last game came down to a last-second missed field goal.
The Birmingham Stallions have been the best team in the UFL all season and have been consistent with their solid play leading them to a 9-1 record. On offense, the Stallions have been led by All-UFL quarterback Adrian Martinez who is putting together an outstanding season. Martinez’s ability to run the ball has opened up the field for the Stallions, which has contributed to their elite 85.5 rushing grade on PFF. On Defense, the Stallions have been solid finding themselves 2nd in the UFL in points allowed per game.
For the Michigan Panthers, their solid defense and opportunistic offense have led them to their 7-3 record. Despite playing multiple quarterbacks throughout the season, the Michigan Panthers have been able to provide enough offense to win games. Where the Panthers shine is defensively led by UFL defensive player of the year Breeland Speaks. The Panthers finished second in sacks in the UFL and that pass rush has taken over games throughout the season.
This game will come down to who can win the matchup between the Stallions offense and the Panthers defense.
Stallions Inactives: T.J. Carter, Isaiah Zuber, Mark Gilbert, Larry Rountree III, Maalik Hall, O’Shea Dugas, Damarcus Mitchell
Panthers Inactives: Terry Wright, Kiante Hardin, Toa Taua, Kenny Willekes, James Walker, Ryan Pope, Derrick Deese Jr.
XFL Conference Championship: San Antonio Brahmas @ St. Louis Battlehawks
Game Lines: Battlehawks -3; Total 44.5
The second UFL playoff game will feature a matchup between the (7-3) San Antonio Brahmas vs (7-3) St. Louis Battlehawks at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis Missouri. This game will take place on Sunday, June 9, at 7:00 pm EST. The Battlehawks won both matchups this season.
For the Battlehawks, they have been led by the best rushing attack in the UFL which has an elite 90.5 grade on PFF. The Battlehawks passing game is also among the league’s best, and star wide receiver Hakeem Butler was named the UFL Offensive Player of the Year. St. Louis is also solid on defense this year, although they’ve had their struggles with missed tackles at times.
The San Antonio Brahmas were the surprise team of the UFL this season with a 7-3 record. The Brahmas have had a balanced attack on offense all season, showing an ability to excel on the ground and through the air. Where the Brahmas have been elite is on the defensive side of the ball where they lead the UFL in yards allowed per game.
The matchup to watch in this one will be the Battlehawks rushing attack vs the Brahmas’ defense in what should be a hard-fought football game.
Battlehawks Inactives: Jeff Thomas, Chris Garrett, Teton Saltes, Abdul Beecham, Jerome Kapp, Kobe Smith
Brahmas Inactives: Pooka Williams Jr., A.J. Hendy, BoPete Keyes, Zach Morton, Julién Davenport, Trevon Coley, Kade Warner
A two-leg parlay of Ricky Person Jr and Hakeem Butler to score a Touchdown gives odds of +328. (Meaning a $100 bettor would win $328).
All odds via ESPN Bet.
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