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Michigan Panthers and DC Defenders Square Off in UFL Title Game in St. Louis

Neutral-site showdown at The Dome at America’s Center pitted Michigan’s high-octane offense led by Bryce Perkins opposite a defense that amassed a UFL-leading 22 sacks this season.

Davin Bellamy #7 of DC Defenders tackles Bryce Perkins #3 of Michigan Panthers in the third quarter of a game at Ford Field on May 04, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Bryce Perkins, UFL Offensive Player of the Year, finished with 1,342 passing yards, nine touchdowns and 269 rushing yards for Michigan, aided by Toa Taua’s UFL-leading six rushing scores.
  • Jordan Ta’amu led D.C. with 2,153 passing yards and 17 touchdown passes, while Deon Jackson powered the backfield with 414 rushing yards and four scores.
  • Michigan entered the neutral-site final as a three-point favorite after a 38–14 Week 6 victory over D.C. and by averaging a league-best 24.5 points per game.
  • D.C.’s defense, anchored by pass rushers Derek Roberson and Andre Mintz, recorded seven interceptions and propelled the Defenders past the St. Louis Battlehawks in the semifinals.
  • The championship aired June 14 on ABC with Joe Tessitore and Jordan Rodgers calling the game, and it streamed live on ESPN+ and Fubo.