The United Football League kicks off its highly anticipated 2025 season today with St. Louis traveling to Houston for an exciting season opener. The UFL is back for its second season.
Game Overview:
UFL games on March 28, 2025:
St. Louis Battlehawks vs Houston Roughnecks
Location: TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)
TV: FOX
Stream: Fubo, YouTube TV
Game Previews:
St. Louis Battlehawks vs Houston Roughnecks:
Key Players:
- Hakeem Butler (Battlehawks): WR – Returning UFL Offensive Player of the Year with elite size and hands
- Anthony Brown (Roughnecks): QB – Former Oregon standout making his UFL debut as Houston’s new dual-threat signal-caller
- Pita Taumoepenu (Battlehawks): EDGE – Disruptive pass rusher returning to anchor St. Louis’ formidable defensive front
- Justin Hall (Roughnecks): WR – One of the UFL’s leading receivers in 2024, looking to build on breakout season
- Jacob Saylors (Battlehawks): RB – All-UFL performer last season expected to be the offensive workhorse for St. Louis
UFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Battlehawks -6
Over/Under: 37
Moneyline: Battlehawks -240, Roughnecks +200
UFL Standings:
XFL Conference:
St. Louis Battlehawks: 0-0
D.C. Defenders: 0-0
San Antonio Brahmas: 0-0
Arlington Renegades: 0-0
USFL Conference:
Birmingham Stallions: 0-0
Houston Roughnecks: 0-0
Memphis Showboats: 0-0
Michigan Panthers: 0-0
UFL News:
The Houston Roughnecks are looking for redemption after finishing 1-9 in the 2024 campaign, with Coach C.J. Johnson firmly on the hot seat entering his second season. St. Louis head coach Anthony Becht enters with a stellar 14-6 regular season record in both the UFL and XFL but seeks his first postseason success after a disappointing playoff exit in 2024.
