Highlights:
* Bryce Perkins threw for 200 yards and 2 TDs while adding 45 rushing yards in dominant performance
* Michigan’s ground attack accumulated 169 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns
* Panthers improve to 2-1 while Memphis remains winless at 0-3 in USFL Conference
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| MICH | 7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
Game Recap:
The Michigan Panthers put together a complete performance on both sides of the ball to secure a convincing 28-7 victory over the Memphis Showboats. Michigan’s balanced offensive attack generated 369 total yards while their defense stifled Memphis throughout the contest. With the win, the Panthers improve to 2-1 in the USFL Conference while Memphis falls to 0-3, remaining the only winless team in their division.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Michigan Panthers vs Memphis Showboats.
Michigan Panthers Performance:
The Panthers showcased an efficient, balanced attack, amassing 200 passing yards and 169 rushing yards while converting key third downs. Defensively, they limited Memphis to just 7 points and 121 total yards, forcing a critical interception that helped seal the victory.
Top Offensive Players:
* Bryce Perkins: QB – 15/22, 200 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 7 rushes, 45 yards
* Nate McCrary: RB – 11 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD; 1 reception, 5 yards
* Toa Taua: RB – 10 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD
* Jalen Wydermyer: TE – 3 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD
* Jaylon Moore: WR – 3 receptions, 39 yards, 1 TD
Top Defensive Players:
* Frank Ginda: LB – 7 tackles
* Donavan Mutin: LB – 4 tackles
* Kedrick Whitehead Jr.: S – 4 tackles
* Walter Palmore: DT – 3 tackles, 1 sack
* Arnold Tarpley III: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception
Memphis Showboats Performance:
The Showboats struggled to generate consistent offense, managing just 121 total yards with 87 passing yards and 34 rushing yards. Their lone bright spot came on a Deneric Prince touchdown run, but quarterback play was inconsistent with E.J. Perry and Troy Williams combining for just 87 passing yards and an interception.
Top Offensive Players:
* Deneric Prince: RB – 7 carries, 24 yards, 1 TD
* E.J. Perry: QB – 8/16, 74 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT; 9 rushes, 30 yards
* Kwamie Lassiter II: WR – 3 receptions, 33 yards
* Jonathan Adams: WR – 2 receptions, 21 yards
* Jacob Kibodi: RB – 7 carries, 10 yards; 3 receptions, 4 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Steele Chambers: LB – 7 tackles
* Eli Walker: S – 9 tackles
* Zeke Vandenburgh: LB – 4 tackles
* Jaylon Allen: DL – 2 tackles
* Nehemiah Shelton: DB – 2 tackles
The latest UFL scores reflect an increasingly competitive landscape across the league, with the Michigan Panthers now tied for first place in the USFL Conference at 2-1 alongside the Birmingham Stallions. In the current UFL standings, the DC Defenders remain the only undefeated team at 3-0, sitting atop the XFL Conference, while the Arlington Renegades and St. Louis Battlehawks are both 2-1. The San Antonio Brahmas join Memphis as the league’s only winless teams at 0-3.
The Michigan Panthers appear to be hitting their stride with their second consecutive victory, showcasing the dual-threat ability of quarterback Bryce Perkins and a punishing ground game. For the Memphis Showboats, questions at quarterback continue as they search for their first win of the 2025 season.
Can the Panthers build on this momentum to challenge for the USFL Conference championship? Will the Showboats make quarterback changes to jumpstart their struggling offense? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
