The USFL playoffs reached their climax on June 8, 2024, with the Birmingham Stallions and Michigan Panthers facing off in the Conference Championship Game. The Stallions emerged victorious with a score of 31-18, securing their spot in the UFL Championship Game against either the St. Louis Battlehawks or San Antonio Brahmas on June 16.
The first half of the game saw Michigan dominating with a commanding 18-point lead over Birmingham. However, Adrian Martinez and his teammates in the Stallions rallied back in the second half, scoring 23 unanswered points to take home the victory.
The Stallions' offense was impressive throughout the game, with a total of 405 yards gained - 269 through passing and 136 via rushing. They managed three touchdowns in total, two from passing and one from rushing. The defense held strong against Michigan's attacks, allowing only two touchdowns despite multiple red zone opportunities.
The Birmingham Stallions had a rocky start to the season but managed to turn things around and make it all the way to the UFL Championship Game. Their journey began with a 1-2 record in their first three games, but they went on an impressive winning streak of eight games, only losing one more game throughout the regular season.
The Michigan Panthers had a solid season as well, finishing with a record of 7-3. They were unable to secure the victory against Birmingham but can be proud of their performance throughout the UFL playoffs.
The USFL Championship Game is set to take place on June 16 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, where either the St. Louis Battlehawks or San Antonio Brahmas will join Birmingham for a thrilling finale.
