The first regular season for the UFL ended in 2024, and the final weekend of the regular season included four stellar matchups. Teams wanted a solid finish to the season, and players wanted to showcase their talent one last time before they looked for future opportunities. The Stallions-Panthers and Brahmas-Battlehawks games were previews for the USFL and XFL Conference championship games, and the Memphis Showboats secured the first pick in the 2024 UFL Draft by defeating the Houston Roughnecks in the season finale for both teams.
Several UFL quarterbacks took advantage of their opportunity to display their playmaking abilities, including Luis Perez and Jordan Ta’amu, in an exciting matchup between the Renegades and the Defenders. Other quarterbacks were trying to finish the season without suffering injuries to be ready to play for a chance to earn their right to appear in the UFL championship game. Regardless of the situation for each UFL team and the quarterbacks of those teams, the opportunity for each quarterback to play well was valuable.
As the UFL regular season closed in 2024, the league’s quarterbacks left an indelible mark on the games. Let’s delve into our final analysis of their performances, highlighting the key moments and standout plays that defined the season.
#1 Luis Perez, Arlington Renegades (3-7)
Renegades quarterback Luis Perez finished the 2024 season strong, leading his Arlington Renegades to their third win of the regular season, defeating the Defenders 32 to 31. Perez completed 23 out of 37 passes for 215 yards, resulting in three touchdowns and two interceptions. The spring football veteran earned a quarterback efficiency rating of 126.9 against DC.
#2 Jordan Ta’amu, DC Defenders (4-6)
The 2024 UFL season was full of ups and downs for DC Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta’amu. Ta’amu did finish the season with a strong effort against the Renegades, completing 18 out of 34 passes for 218 yards, resulting in two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added nine rushing yards on two carries. The final quarterback efficiency rating for Ta’amu for the 2024 UFL season was 126.2.
#3 Danny Etling, Michigan Panthers (7-3)
As the Michigan Panthers looked to finish strong to end the UFL regular season, quarterback Danny Etling received another opportunity to lead the Panthers’ offense. Etling completed 16 out of 31 passes for 195 yards, resulting in one touchdown and no interceptions. He also ran for 36 yards and a touchdown. As the Panthers prepare to face the Stallions in the USFL Conference championship game, Etling earned a quarterback efficiency rating of 115.1.
#4 Adrian Martinez, Birmingham Stallions (9-1)
Like the Panthers, the Birmingham Stallions and quarterback Adrian Martinez were looking to finish the regular season strong as they prepared to face Michigan in the USFL Championship game. Martinez led the Stallions to a 20 to 19 win over the Panthers while completing 14 out of 28 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown. The Stallions quarterback also added 41 rushing yards with five carries. Adrian Martinez closed the 2024 UFL regular season with a 110.7 quarterback efficiency rating.
#5 Quinten Dormady and Chase Garbers, San Antonio Brahmas (7-3)
The San Antonio Brahmas quarterback tandem of Quinten Dormady and Chase Garbers nearly led the Brahmas to a crucial win against the Saint Louis Battlehawks. San Antonio came up one point short of earning the right to host the XFL Conference championship. Garbers struggled early against the Battlehawks, only completing 5 out of 11 passes for 40 yards and throwing an interception. Dormady stepped in for Garbers, completing 15 out of 27 passes for 188 yards, which resulted in one touchdown. Dormady performed well with a quarterback efficiency rating of 126.3, but the total quarterback rating for the Garbers-Dormady tandem was 92.1.
#6 AJ McCarron, Saint Louis Battlehawks (7-3)
Saint Louis Battlehawks quarterback AJ McCarron returned to the field after missing the Battlehawk’s previous two games with an ankle injury. McCarron struggled against the Brahma’s strong defense but did enough to help the Battlehawks secure a 13 to 12 win, clinching home-field advantage for next week’s XFL Conference championship game. During his return to lead the Battlehawks offense, McCarron completed 10 out of 24 passes for 115 yards, resulting in one touchdown and an interception while adding 12 rushing yards. In Week 10, McCarron earned a quarterback efficiency rating of 87.3.
#7 Nolan Henderson, Houston Roughnecks (1-9)
During the Houston Roughnecks 2024 season finale, Nolan Henderson had a chance to lead the Roughnecks offense again this season. Henderson completed 21 out of 34 passes for 232 yards but failed to throw a touchdown pass. He also added 43 rushing yards on four carries. To end the 2024 UFL season, Henderson earned a quarterback efficiency rating of 119.1.
#8 Josh Love, Memphis Showboats (2-8)
The Memphis Showboats and quarterback Josh Love had a strong finish to the 2024 UFL season, picking up a 19 to 12 win over the Roughnecks and earning the first pick in the UFL Draft. Love completed 20 out of 29 passes for 152 yards, but he failed to throw a touchdown pass and threw one interception. In this last performance of the 2024 UFL season, Love earned a quarterback efficiency rating of 106.1.
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