Adult general admission tickets are $10, and each ticketed adult can receive up to three free tickets for children under the age of 15. ET, Week 3April 30: vs. New Jersey Generals in Detroit; Ford Field; 4 p.m. However, the offense sputtered, taking 6 plays to drive 13 yards, to ultimately end up with an interception in the end zone that was brought back to Michigan's 24 yard line. 10:36 p.m. Nearly intercepted! The Maulers opened the second half with the ball and drove to Michigans 35 before facing another fourth down. : @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/NR2wV65urM, After review, @MikePereira overturned the call of a face mask and the result of the play is a @USFLPanthers touchdown pic.twitter.com/JRd7sAub9a. The Panthers competed in the United States Football League (USFL) as a member of the Western Conference and Central Division. The Panthers would have an opportunity to answer with 3:37 left in the game, but the kickoff was fumbled by Joe Walker, effectively ending the game at a 1029 loss. He was fired midseason that year after compiling a 4-9 record, ensuring the Rams would not have a winning season during his entire five-year tenure with the team, which moved back to L.A. in 2016 from St. Louis. But Hikutini fumbled and linebacker Kyahva Tezino recovered at the 46 to give the Maulers the ball in Panthers territory. The 2023 season is the Michigan Panthers second season in the United States Football League (USFL), their first playing at Ford Field and their first under head coach/general manager tandem of Mike Nolan and Steve Kazor. Perry lit up the Canton sky. The two were on the Wolverines' 2018 and 2019 teams, and Kemp was the second defensive end/edge rusher chosen in the draft. 8:48 p.m. Pittsburgh's second drive ends quietly too. The Maulers are fine with the points to make it a two-possession game, it seems. Tie game! Michigan (2-8) will receive the first pick of each round in the 2023 . Defense wins championships, but offense wins divisions. Michigan Panthers - Wikipedia Time to work. Michigan Panthers lose 17-12 to Houston Gamblers: Game replay With both defenses controlling the game, neither side can afford a big deficit. Brodarious Hamm OL 8:21 p.m. After the Scott highlight, the drive stalls for the Panthers. 9:15 p.m. ANOTHER FUMBLE! Michigan Panthers Schedule & Results | The Football Database 2 when Perrys 6-yard pass attempt fell incomplete. Here for the @OSagapolu forced fumble, stay for the celley The Panthers failed to answer on their first drive, driving down field for Cole Murphy to attempt a 47-yard field goal, but the ball hit the left upright and failed to cross. With a chance to respond, the Panthers drew up a 26-yard pass on 3rd & 10. : @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/ImdsIt9Dz9. However, Love threw an interception into the endzone which was brought to the 25-yard line on a touchback. MICH Cameron Scarlett 4-yard rush (Michael Carrizosa kick failed), 13:39. TOUCHDOWN @garrettgro37! Panthers running back, Reggie Corbin, earning an Offensive Player of the Week nomination by rushing for 131 yards and two touchdown on 11 receptions. HUB Football Ceases Operations, GRID Camps To Act As Successor. Today's inactives vs the Maulers: Michigan Panthers to return as part of USFL reboot in 2022 Team won USFL championship in 1983 The USFL, a professional football league that first launched in 1983 before dissolving after three. MICH Stevie Scott 12 rushes, 66 yards, MICH Joe Walker 7 receptions, 76 yards, TD. Michigan Panthers Roster - USFL | FOX Sports SUNDAY, APR 16. 11:24 p.m. Only 12 seconds remain. View the 2023 Michigan Panthers schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason USFL2 games. REVENGE TOUCHDOWN ISHMAEL HYMAN!!!!!! The Panthers got the ball back, but also stalled out on a 3 & out, choosing to punt. Michigan should feel lucky with the results so far. Michigan Panthers | News, Roster, Schedule, Scores and more - USFL Newsroom Perry leads his troops onto the field for the Panthers to get this one started. verbalized his commitment to Jim Harbaugh's program, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Panthers came out strong after halftime, driving 74 yards downfield for a touchdown. The Panthers started their season against the Houston Gamblers. This offseason, the Mauler squad changed their colors from purple and red to the Pittsburgh-standard black and yellow, and indeed, a shade of yellow did prove key as Michigan was flagged at least 10 times, extending drive after drive for Pittsburgh, including a pass interference call on cornerback Josh Butler on third-and-16 with 1:08 remaining. The Panthers also selected former Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch, a first round draft pick in the NFL, in the twelfth round. They again missed a 2-point conversion to put the game within 3. He went undrafted in 2020, but did end up making the Montreal Alouettes' roster in 2021 as a backup. After trading punts, Stars kicker Aguilar attempted a 46-yard field goal, but it too failed to cross between the uprights. And when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, theirs may be coming deep out of the pockets. 4-ranked class which slots in behind only Georgia, Ohio State and Florida and the second from Florida, joining three-star interior lineman Jake Guarnera. The Michigan Panthers had their championship dreams come to a crashing halt on Saturday night in the USFL North Division championship game as they lost to the Pittsburgh Maulers for the third time this year. Alright, come on, let's go, let'slet's put 'em down! : @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/RbNkN9jZSB. pic.twitter.com/zVA4SqCqbA. On the third play of the drive, quarterback Johnson stepped up, but fumbled the ball for Walter Palmore to recover, the first turnover of the game. Pittsburgh gambles on fourth down, but gets stuffed by the Panthers defense. July 1, 2023 - 155 Games Today. On March 8, 1983, the Panthers and the Birmingham Stallions opened the first USFL season. View the Michigan Panthers schedule on FOXSports.com. On third-and-7 from the Michigan 31, Perry found tight end Cole Hikutini for a 9-yard gain. : @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/MEUCPeaUhq. The Panthers received the ball to start the second half. 291 nationally per 247 Sports' composite rating. Garrett Groshek goes up the gut and punches one into the end zone for a Maulers touchdown. 11:23 p.m. Second charged timeout for Michigan with 21 seconds to go. Jeff Fisher returning to coaching with USFL's Michigan Panthers after 9:02 p.m. Another quiet drive for Michigan ends and Pittsburgh takes over once again. 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HOU T.J. Pledger 2-yard run (Nick Vogel kick good), 8:56. Michigan is at the Pittsburgh 45 and should be able to at least attempt the tying field goal. Michigan Panthers' 2023 USFL schedule: Everything to know Check out Sporting News' picks for tonighthere. 7:50 p.m. Players are warming up and kick off is just around the corner in Canton. It is not associated or affiliated with the USFL of the 1980s or its owners. 11:06 p.m. It's the two minute warning and if the last few minutes of play are any indication, this one is far from over. The Michigan Panthers are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The game was notable for many reasons - including that it was the first professional football game ever to be broadcast on ESPN. USFL, Michigan Panthers tickets are CRAZY cheap However, the defense couldn't hold, allowing a 25-yard rush from C. J. Marable. LIVE Reaction to the USFL Playoffs | USFL Podcast #63 June 26, 2023 Pittsburgh Maulers Punch Championship Ticket In USFL Overtime Thriller When Shea Patterson decided to transfer to Michigan from Ole Miss, some Rebels fan believed he was running from a quarterback derby in 2018. Rally falls short as Michigan Panthers lose USFL opener - The Detroit News [6], With the first overall pick, the Panthers chose Jarrett Horst out of Michigan State. 10:22 p.m. Pittsburgh is starting to find their rhythm again now. MICH Stevie Scott 12 rushes, 61 yards, 1 TD, HOU T.J. Pledger 16 rushes, 41 yards, 2 TD, MICH Joe Walker 6 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD. Now I think people have respect for our run game. Panthers quarterback, Josh Love, set a USFL record for highest completion percentage in a game, with 90.0%. The Panthers were popular with Michigan football fans in the first run of the USFL, winning a championship. Nervous moments for the black and gold sideline. They'll get the ball to start the second half, but a missed opportunity to add on. We may receive a small commission. 52:54. Scott was the top remaining target for the Wolverines. The Panthers compete in the United States Football League (USFL) as a member of the North Division. Panthers finished third in North Division at 2-8. A big play for the Michigan defense ends the drive for the Maulers and they'll have to punt. The United States Football League was an alternative football league that lasted for three seasons between 1983 and 1985. We playin' with them, let's go. We came out hot, on fire. 44 in Florida and No. Ray Horton's decision to settle for three backfired and Blewitt's attempt from 28 yards out is blocked and ends up wide of the left post. The United States Football League's Michigan Panthers named Fisher its head coach on Thursday . Michigan Panthers, 7 other USFL teams to play in Birmingham, Alabama They put two on the board to get overtime started. The Generals struck first on a 21-yard field goal to put the Panthers down 03. Pittsburghs biggest gain came on a Garrett Groshek run on second-and-4; he was stopped 2 yards short of the first down, but defensive end Breeland Speaks, a two-time USFL Defensive Player of the Week, was flagged for grabbing Grosheks face mask on the tackle, giving the Maulers 15 yards and a first down. [5] No player signed with the team until April 12 when the Panthers signed their third-round draft pick, Santrell Latham. Poor special teams play, bad decisions and questionable coaching calls are really showcasing why these teams are both 4-6. MICH Stevie Scott III 7 rushes, 25 yards, This page was last edited on 12 June 2023, at 23:13. Turner WR MEM Alex Kessman 53-yard field goal, 3:52. It's been a seesaw contest from the second half kickoff. The USFL's North Division title game between the Panthers and Maulers was supposed to be an old-school defensive battle, and it was for one half. Fisher, who became a punchline of sorts with the Rams for winning a mere seven games in three of his four full seasons, will surely hope to reshape his image in the USFL. On third-and-4 from Pittsburghs 41, Williams appeared to have thrown an incomplete deep to Tre Walker, but Butler, the former Michigan State corner, was flagged for pass interference. The @USFLMaulers strike first pic.twitter.com/SJEeS0YVeV. We've got a quick 30-second survey and we need your thoughts. 8:24 p.m. After a 15-play drive that melted over eight minutes off the clock, it's Troy Williams turn for Pittsburgh to lead his offense onto the field. If the Maulers were going for it, why not leave the offense on the field? The late-game mayhem started when Pittsburgh's Chris Blewitt kicked a go-ahead 59-yard field goal. In a battle of two 1-8 teams, the Michigan Panthers defeat the Pittsburgh Maulers, 33-21, to end their season with another win. : @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/VHgcOSu63I. The Panthers, at the time, played at the Pontiac Silverdome, which was demolished a couple of years ago. They drove 74 yards in 8 plays, but stalled on Michigan's 4 yard line, electing to kick a 22-yard field goal which they made to go up 177. 11:01 p.m. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? ( Full USFL schedule here) As of right now, tickets are not on sale yet. 10:20 p.m. The second half defensive adjustments from Michigan are working beautifully right now. This page is not available in other languages. The USFL championship game is set for July 1 in Canton. On 2nd and goal from the Memphis 3 yard line, Love rolled out to his left and threw a touchdown pass to Joe Walker to put the Panthers in a one score deficit at 1016. 8:01 p.m. The countdown to kickoff is approaching its final minutes as Jac Collinsworth and Jason Garrett welcome us to the broadcast on NBC. 10:40 p.m. Maulers are on the move again. FUMBLE! BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Elias Rudolph has Committed to Michigan!The 63 200 EDGE from Deerfield Beach, FL chose the Wolverines over Miami and PittHe joins Michigans Top 5 Class in the 2024 Team Rankings https://t.co/BtYd5n8lwb pic.twitter.com/H05YjwfIQ8. ET, USA, Week 3 (April 30-May 1): vs. Pittsburgh Maulers, Week 6 (May 21-22): at Birmingham Stallions, Week 7 (May 28-29): vs. New Orleans Breakers, Week 9 (June 11-12): vs. New Jersey Generals, Week 10 (June 18-19): at Pittsburgh Maulers. But the Maulers had an answer coming, aided by a key pair of penalties on the Panthers. will be one of several teams in the new version of the league, which launches in the spring. Play good. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers drove downfield 66 yards for the touchdown, which included a clutch 4th and 6. 72-YARD TOUCHDOWN The Maulers running back hauls in the pass and takes it down to the Michigan 27 yard line. The Gamblers stretched out their lead with a 65 yard drive topped off by an Isaiah Zuber 12 yard touchdown reception, putting the Panthers down 017 after a failed 2-point conversion. by. Savion Williams DT. 10:56 p.m. CHRIS BLEWITT FROM WAY DOWNTOWN! A fixture within the NFL for over two decades, Fisher owns the 12th most coaching wins in league history with 173. The play was initially called back for a facemask, but after review, the play is reversed. Are the Maulers feeling good on this Saturday night in June? Detroit Free Press View Comments 0:00 0:30 Update: Michigan Panthers fall just short against Houston Gamblers, 17-12. Bailey Gaither on the jet sweep finds the end zone without any trouble. With the ball, the Showboats then began a 10 play, 53 yard drive that culminated in a Kessman 37-yard field goal to extend the Showboats' lead to 163. The Michigan Panthers of the second-year United States Football League are moving into Ford Field for the 2023 season, which starts in April, the league officially announced Thursday morning in a . The Michigan Panthers' full schedule for the 2022 USFL season was released Monday. Here are the early championship futures, via FOX Bet: Stallions: +300Generals: +325Breakers: +500Showboats: +500Stars: +550Gamblers: +600Panthers: +700Maulers: +800. [8], Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Not a great start for a Maulers group that relies on defense. Extra point is good and that's an impressive turnaround from the Panthers. Follow along below. The Panthers opened with arguably their best drive of the season, covering 66 yards on 15 plays and devouring more than eight minutes 8:15, to be exact before settling for a 23-yard field goal from Cole Murphy. The Panthers punted on their next possession, and the Generals wasted no time, with quarterback Johnson rushing 71 yards to set up the 9-yard rushing touchdown from Johnson to extend the Generals lead to 143. The Panthers were led by head coach Jeff Fisher, who also operated as the de facto general manager. Activated RB Reggie Corbin. Michigan Panthers nab USFL playoff berth with 2nd-half rally, 23-20 win over Philadelphia, Panthers shuttered in 16-7 loss to Pittsburgh Maulers, slashing playoff chances, Perry got hot, connecting with Quinn for gains of 9 and 21, then finding Hikutini on a 27-yard bomb, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Chris Blewitt trots out and knocks one through the uprights too. Michigan Panthers' bid for USFL title game falls short, 31-27, despite 2nd-half rally. Back-to-back beauties down the sideline gives the Panthers first and goal. MICH Joe Walker 34-yard pass from Josh Love (Cole Murphy kick good), 1:44. The post route beats the defense and might send the Maulers to the championship game. It's a facemask penalty on Michgan and flips the field for the Maulers. They didn't pick up another yard. But the ex-Spartan was driven back for a loss of 1, and the Panthers took over on downs.