USFL Championship: Stallions hold off Stars in thriller for title
USFL Championship: Stallions hold off Stars in thriller for title
Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Victor Bolden Jr. late
Birmingham Stalli
ons quarterback Alex McGough threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Victor Bolden Jr. late
in the game and linebacker Scooby Wright III had a Pick Six to seal the USFL Championship
in the game and linebacker Scooby Wright III had a Pick Six to seal the USFL Championship
on Sunday night over the Philadelphia Stars, 33-30.
on Sunday night over the Philadelphia Stars, 33-30.
McGough was thrust into the game after J’Mar Smith was dealing with cramps
McGough was thrust into the game after J’Mar Smith was dealing with cramps
He threw an interception early in the fourth quarter and was clearly frustrated on the sidelines.
He threw an interception early in the fourth quarter and was clearly frustrated on the sidelines.
Birmingham coach Skip Holtz assured McGough they were going to win the game.
Birmingham coach Skip Holtz assured McGough they were going to win the game.
On the next drive, McGough had the go-ahead touchdown pass to Bolden.
On the next drive, McGough had the go-ahead touchdown pass to Bolden.
McGough finished the game 7-for-10 with 77 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception
McGough finished the game 7-for-10 with 77 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception
Smith was 10-for-18 with 131 passing yards and a touchdown.
Smith was 10-for-18 with 131 passing yards and a touchdown.
Bo Scarborough rushed for 135 yards on 13 carries with a score. He broke a 70-yarder during the game
Bo Scarborough rushed for 135 yards on 13 carries with a score. He broke a 70-yarder during the game
Marlon Williams led Birmingham with seven catches for 105 yards and a score
Marlon Williams led Birmingham with seven catches for 105 yards and a score
Bolden had six catches for 64 yards and the score.
Bolden had six catches for 64 yards and the score.
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