The UFL schedule today features a critical battle between two teams seeking their first win of the 2025 season. Week 3 of the UFL games today continues with the Houston Roughnecks visiting the Memphis Showboats in a matchup with significant implications for both franchises in the USFL Conference standings.
Game Overview:
UFL games on April 12th, 2025:
Houston Roughnecks vs Memphis Showboats
Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM ET
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+
Game Previews:
Houston Roughnecks vs Memphis Showboats:
Key Players:
- Jonathan Adams (Memphis): WR – Leads all UFL receivers with 221 yards and a touchdown through two weeks of action
- Justin Hall (Houston): WR – Leads the Roughnecks with 6 receptions for 51 yards and 1 touchdown this season
- Steele Chambers (Memphis): LB – Leads the UFL in total tackles (20) with double-digit tackles in both Week 1 and Week 2
- E.J. Perry (Memphis): QB – Has thrown for 287 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 rushing TD while battling inconsistency
- Anthony Brown (Houston): QB – Has passed for 200 yards with 1 TD and 3 INTs, showing flashes in two-minute drills
UFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Memphis Showboats -5
Over/Under: 35
Moneyline: Memphis Showboats -220, Houston Roughnecks +185
UFL Standings:
USFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions: 2-1
Michigan Panthers: 1-1
Houston Roughnecks: 0-2
Memphis Showboats: 0-2
XFL Conference
DC Defenders: 2-0
St. Louis Battlehawks: 2-0
Arlington Renegades: 2-1
San Antonio Brahmas: 0-2
UFL News:
Both teams enter this pivotal matchup with 0-2 records, making this a critical early-season contest for playoff positioning in the USFL Conference. The Roughnecks have bolstered their receiving corps with the addition of Marcus Simms from the Panthers, potentially giving their struggling offense a much-needed boost. Memphis has been competitive in both losses, holding possession in the fourth quarter with chances to win each game but failing to execute in crucial moments. Defensive coordinator Jarren Horton has the Showboats defense playing at a high level, potentially creating problems for Houston’s inconsistent offensive line.
As the UFL standings begin to take shape in Week 3, this matchup could mark a turning point for whichever team secures their first victory of the season. Fans checking for UFL scores later today will discover whether Memphis can capitalize on home-field advantage or if Houston can overcome their offensive struggles against a stout Showboats defense. With UFL betting odds favoring Memphis by 5 points, do you think the Roughnecks can pull off the upset, or will the Showboats defend their home turf for their first win?
