Key Points:
– Brahmas RB Morgan Ellison scores two rushing touchdowns in the win
– Stallions fall to 8-1 on the season, still lead the USFL Conference
– Brahmas QB Chase Garbers efficient with 139 passing yards and no turnovers
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| BIRM | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
The San Antonio Brahmas defeated the Birmingham Stallions 18-9 in a low-scoring UFL matchup on Saturday. With the win, the Brahmas improved to 7-2 on the season and need to win in St Louis next week to play the XFL Conference Championship game in San Antonio. The Stallions fell to 8-1 but still maintain their lead in the USFL Conference standings. But their 15 game win streak is over.
Todays game could be a matchup of the UFL Championship game in June.
Brahmas Offense:
– QB Chase Garbers: 16/23, 139 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT; 4 carries, 10 yards
– RB Anthony McFarland Jr.: 15 carries, 82 yards; 6 receptions, 34 yards
– RB Morgan Ellison: 12 carries, 30 yards, 2 TD
– WR Jontre Kirklin: 4 receptions, 66 yards
– WR Justin Smith: 4 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
The Brahmas relied on a balanced offensive attack, with Chase Garbers efficiently managing the game and running backs Anthony McFarland Jr. and Morgan Ellison leading the ground game. Garbers made his return to the lineup since week 3.
Ellison found the end zone twice, while McFarland contributed both as a runner and receiver. Wide receivers Jontre Kirklin and Justin Smith provided reliable targets for Garbers, with Smith scoring the team’s only receiving touchdown.
Stallions Offense:
– QB Adrian Martinez: 18/32, 211 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 56 yards
– TE Jace Sternberger: 7 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD
– WR Marlon Williams: 5 receptions, 42 yards
– WR Amari Rodgers: 3 receptions, 35 yards
– RB C.J. Marable: 2 carries, 17 yards; 1 reception, 2 yards
Adrian Martinez put up solid numbers for the Stallions, passing for 211 yards and a touchdown while also leading the team in rushing with 56 yards. However, he also threw a costly interception. Tight end Jace Sternberger was Martinez’s top target, hauling in 7 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. Wide receivers Marlon Williams and Amari Rodgers contributed with a combined 8 receptions for 77 yards.
Can the Brahmas continue their winning ways and secure homme field for the playoffs? Will the Stallions bounce back from this loss? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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