Highlights:
- Stallions score 15 points in fourth quarter to overcome early 25-12 deficit
- J’Mar Smith and Ricky Person Jr. combine for crucial rushing touchdowns in comeback
- Birmingham improves to 5-2, maintaining pace with Michigan at top of USFL Conference
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | TD | T | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 | Loss |
| BIRM | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 0 | — | 33 | Win |
Game Recap:
The Birmingham Stallions staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, overcoming a 25-12 deficit to defeat the Houston Roughnecks 33-25 in a thrilling UFL battle. After falling behind 18-6 in the first quarter, the Stallions progressively chipped away at Houston’s lead before exploding for 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. With the victory, Birmingham improves to 5-2, while Houston drops to 3-4 in the USFL Conference.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Stallions vs Roughnecks.
Stallions Performance:
Birmingham’s offense showed tremendous resilience, overcoming early struggles to find their rhythm when it mattered most. The quarterback tandem of Case Cookus and J’Mar Smith proved effective, with Smith providing a crucial spark in the final quarter.
Top Offensive Players:
Case Cookus: QB – 17/34, 199 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
J’Mar Smith: QB – 3/5, 63 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT; 4 rushes, 9 yards, 1 TD
Ricky Person Jr.: RB – 13 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD; 3 receptions, 23 yards
Jace Sternberger: TE – 4 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD
Deon Cain: WR – 5 receptions, 63 yards
Top Defensive Players:
Steven Gilmore: DB – 6 tackles
A.J. Thomas: S – 4 tackles
Marvin Wilson: DT – 1 tackle, 1 sack
Carlos Davis: DL – 1 tackle, 1 sack
Perrion Winfrey: DL – 1 tackle, 1 sack
Roughnecks Performance:
Houston started strong with an explosive first quarter but couldn’t maintain momentum as Birmingham’s defense adjusted. Despite the loss, the Roughnecks showed flashes of offensive brilliance, particularly in their ground game.
Top Offensive Players:
Jalan McClendon: QB – 15/23, 167 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Zaquandre White: RB – 9 carries, 69 yards, 2 TDs; 2 receptions, 8 yards
Lawrence Keys III: WR – 4 receptions, 65 yards
Justin Hall: WR – 4 receptions, 24 yards
Keke Chism: WR – 2 receptions, 14 yards, 1 TD
Top Defensive Players:
Marvin Moody Jr: LB – 6 tackles
Markel Roby: S – 6 tackles
Armani Marsh: DB – 5 tackles
Leon O’Neal Jr.: S – 5 tackles
Corn Elder: CB – 3 tackles
With this result, the UFL scores today reflect the competitive nature of the league, with Birmingham maintaining its position tied with Michigan (5-2) atop the USFL Conference standings. The Roughnecks (3-4) remain in third place, looking up at the two conference leaders. The Stallions demonstrated championship mettle with their fourth-quarter surge, scoring 15 points in the final frame to secure a critical victory in their playoff pursuit.
Can Birmingham maintain this momentum and challenge for the USFL Conference title? Will Houston rebound and make a late-season push toward playoff contention? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
