USFL Championship: Stallions clash with stars in title excitement

Birmingham Stallion quarterback Alex McGough threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Victor Bolden Jr. late in the game, and quarterback Scooby Wright III had the Pick Six to close. USFL Championship Sunday night over the Philadelphia Stars, 33-30.

McGough was paid in A game after J’Mar Smith He was dealing with convulsions. He threw an interception early in the fourth quarter and was visibly disappointed on the sidelines. Birmingham coach Skip Holtz assured McGow that they would win the match.

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On the next drive, McGough obtained an access pass to Bolden.

McGough finished the game 7 for 10 with a 77 yard pass, a touchdown pass and an interception. Smith was 10 for 18 with 131 yards and touchdowns.

Boo Scarborough rushed for 135 yards in 13 carrying a hit. He broke 70 yards during the game. Marlon Williams led Birmingham with seven catches for 105 yards and one point. Bolden got six catches for 64 yards and score.

Bo Scarbrough #25 of the Birmingham Stallions poses with Birmingham’s mascot Stallion after defeating the Philadelphia Stars 33-30 to win a USFL Championship game at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame on July 3, 2022 in Canton, Ohio.
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Bolden, that All-USFL اختيار Choice In the wide receiver and special teams, he was named the best player of the tournament game.

USFL stars compete in championship game ‘grateful’ for chance to play in league

Case of Philadelphia Stars Cocos quarterback, left, is pressured by Birmingham Stallions inside linebacker Scooby Wright during the first half of an NFL football game for the Major League Soccer, Sunday, July. 3, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
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Wright had three tackles in the win. De Marquez Gates led the team with nine tackles and two defensive passes.

Philadelphia was down 20-9 in the first half but Case Cocos was able to lead a furious comeback.

In the third quarter, he threw a second touchdown pass to Jordan Sowell to bring the game within five points. On their first run in the fourth quarter, Cookus earned a touchdown pass to Devin Gray. Suell will score a two-point conversion and the stars will go up 26-23.

However, Cocos would come down with a broken shard and walk out of the field. Backup KJ Costello would come and lead the team late in the game but couldn’t do enough to get Philadelphia to the championship.

Birmingham Stallions quarterback J’Mar Smith throws a pass during the first half of a USFL football game against the Philadelphia Stars for the Major League Championship, Sunday, July. 3, 2022, in Canton, Ohio.
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After all, it was Birmingham night.

The tournament puts a cap on the USFL’s inaugural season.

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The Stallions were the best team in the USFL all season, ending the year 9-1, winning the Southern Division. The team had to beat the New Orleans Breakers to enter the championship game.