The UFL schedule today features the opening game of Week 4 as the winless Memphis Showboats travel to Detroit to face the Michigan Panthers in a crucial USFL Conference matchup. This UFL game kicks off the weekend slate with playoff implications already beginning to take shape in the 2025 season.
Game Overview:
UFL games on April 18, 2025:
Memphis Showboats vs Michigan Panthers
Location: Ford Field, Detroit
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: FOX
Stream: FOX Sports App, Fubo
Game Previews:
Memphis Showboats (0-3) vs Michigan Panthers (2-1):
Key Players:
- Bryce Perkins (Panthers): QB – 488 passing yards, 2 TDs, 3 rushing TDs in three games
- Jonathan Adams (Showboats): WR – League-leading 263 receiving yards and 20 receptions through three games
- Malik Turner (Panthers): WR – Team-leading 12 receptions for 106 yards
- E.J. Perry (Showboats): QB – 418 passing yards with 2 TDs but struggling with 4 interceptions
- Nate McCrary (Panthers): RB – Team-leading 101 rushing yards on 35 carries
UFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Panthers -7
Over/Under: 35
Moneyline: Panthers -320, Showboats +260
UFL Standings:
USFL Conference
Michigan Panthers: 2-1
Birmingham Stallions: 2-1
Houston Roughnecks: 1-2
Memphis Showboats: 0-3
XFL Conference
DC Defenders: 3-0
Arlington Renegades: 2-1
St. Louis Battlehawks: 2-1
San Antonio Brahmas: 0-3
UFL News:
The Memphis Showboats made headlines this week by naming Jim Turner as their new interim head coach, hoping to spark a turnaround after their 0-3 start. Michigan’s Bryce Perkins continues to establish himself as one of the league’s most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks, coming off a clutch performance that included a game-winning drive against the Brahmas last week. Memphis receiver Jonathan Adams has been a bright spot for the struggling Showboats, leading the UFL in receiving yards despite the team’s offensive struggles. Defensively, both teams have shown inconsistency through the first three weeks, which could lead to a higher-scoring affair than the betting line suggests.
As Week 4 of the UFL season gets underway, fans should keep a close eye on the UFL standings, with the Panthers looking to keep pace with Birmingham in the USFL Conference. The current UFL betting odds favor Michigan heavily, but Memphis’s explosive receiving corps could make this a more competitive game than anticipated. Will the Showboats finally earn their first win, or will the Panthers improve their UFL scores and continue their push toward playoff contention? Share your predictions in the comments below!
