Key Points:
- Stallions QB Adrian Martinez throws for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns
- Battlehawks RB Jacob Saylors scores 3 total touchdowns in the loss
- Stallions improve to 7-0, while Battlehawks fall to 5-2
The Birmingham Stallions secured a hard-fought 30-26 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks in a thrilling UFL game. With this win, the Stallions maintain their perfect record, moving to 7-0 on the season, while the Battlehawks drop to 5-2.
Stallions Performance:
Quarterback Adrian Martinez led the charge for the Stallions, completing 21 of 33 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. The rushing attack was balanced, with C.J. Marable and Ricky Person Jr. combining for 73 yards on 17 carries. Marable also found the end zone once. The receiving corps was spread out, with five players recording multiple catches.
The top performers were:
- Adrian Martinez: 21/33, 230 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT; 7 rushes, 60 yards
- Marlon Williams: 4 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD
- Kevin Austin Jr.: 3 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD
- Deon Cain: 4 receptions, 29 yards, 1 TD
- C.J. Marable: 7 rushes, 31 yards, 1 TD
Battlehawks Performance:
Quarterback A.J. McCarron went 19 of 32 for 161 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Battlehawks' offense was largely driven by running back Jacob Saylors, who scored three total touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving). Hakeem Butler was the top target in the passing game, hauling in 7 catches for 89 yards.
The key contributors for the Battlehawks were:
- Jacob Saylors: 10 rushes, 38 yards, 2 TD; 4 receptions, 20 yards, 1 TD
- A.J. McCarron: 19/32, 161 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 2 rushes, 24 yards
- Hakeem Butler: 7 receptions, 89 yards
- Jahcour Pearson: 3 receptions, 9 yards; 1 rush, 8 yards
- Steven Mitchell: 3 receptions, 21 yards
The Stallions continue to lead the USFL Conference with their unbeaten record, while the Battlehawks remain in first place in the XFL Conference standings. The Brahmas could tie for first with a win on Sunday.
As the season progresses, can the Stallions maintain their perfect record? Will the Battlehawks bounce back from this close defeat? Share your thoughts in the comments below!