The UFL regular season reaches its conclusion this Saturday with the Houston Roughnecks facing the Michigan Panthers at Ford Field. This week ten matchup features a Roughnecks team looking to finish at .500 after last season’s 1-9 record, while the playoff-bound Panthers aim to fine-tune their approach before next week’s USFL Conference Championship.
Game Overview:
UFL games on May 31, 2025:
Houston Roughnecks vs Michigan Panthers
Location: Ford Field, Detroit
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+
Game Previews:
Houston Roughnecks vs Michigan Panthers: Key Players:
- Jalan McClendon (Roughnecks): QB – 1,271 passing yards (4th in UFL) with 6 TDs and a 67% completion rate in his last 5 starts
- Justin Hall (Roughnecks): WR – League-leading 57 receptions for 475 yards and 3 TDs
- Rocky Lombardi (Panthers): QB – Making his first UFL start after serving as QB3 most of the season
- Siaosi Mariner (Panthers): WR – League-leading 528 receiving yards including 115 yards last week vs Birmingham
- Lorenzo Lingard (Roughnecks): RB – Coming off an impressive 80-yard, 1 TD performance on just 8 carries against DC
UFL Betting Odds:
Spread: Panthers -2
Over/Under: 42
Moneyline: Panthers -130, Roughnecks +110
UFL Standings:
USFL Conference:
Michigan Panthers: 6-3 (3-2 in conference) – Clinched playoff berth
Birmingham Stallions: 6-3 (3-2 in conference) – Clinched playoff berth
Houston Roughnecks: 4-5 (2-3 in conference)
Memphis Showboats: 2-7 (0-5 in conference)
XFL Conference:
St. Louis Battlehawks: 8-2 (4-1 in conference) – Clinched playoff berth
DC Defenders: 6-4 (4-1 in conference) – Clinched playoff berth
Arlington Renegades: 4-5 (2-3 in conference)
San Antonio Brahmas: 1-8 (0-5 in conference)
UFL News:
Michigan is debuting quarterback Rocky Lombardi, a UFL College Draft pick who’s been QB3 all season, with their playoff position already secured. The Panthers can secure the #1 seed in the USFL Conference with a win and a Birmingham loss to Memphis. These teams met just three weeks ago in Houston, where Michigan came away with a 30-18 victory behind Danny Etling’s three-touchdown performance. The Roughnecks will be without running back ZaQuandre White, who has emerged as an important offensive weapon this season.
As the UFL regular season concludes, fans are eagerly analyzing the final UFL standings ahead of next week’s conference championship games. With Michigan locked into a playoff matchup against Birmingham, UFL betting odds still favor the Panthers at home despite likely resting several starters. What are your predictions for the final regular season game – can Houston reach .500 with an upset win, or will Michigan enter the playoffs with momentum?
