Stallions vs. Breakers final score results Alex McGough dominant as Birmingham returns to USFL championship game

Stallions vs. Breakers final score results Alex McGough dominant as Birmingham returns to USFL championship game

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Remember the name Alex McGough.Sunday nights USFL South Division title game was supposed to feature the Breakers and Stallions for the second year in a row. Instead, it was a 60-minute highlight reel of McGough, the Stallions quarterback and likely league MVP, in his team's 47-22 blowout victory.MORE:The Breakers led in the first quarter, but John DeFilippos group couldnt keep up with the hometown Stallions. A league that relies on hub cities had a chance to showcase the fans in Birmingham, who came out to support their team.BACK-TO-BACK SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPS! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) McGough stole the show on the field with 310 yards pa sing, 84 yards rushing and five total touchdowns. Has he played his way into an NFL training camp opportunity? With the game lacking competition, the Fox broadcast crew spent most of the fourth quarter debating the po sibility.The game was being billed as a matchup of the USFLs best. If thats the case, then the Stallions shouldnt have any difficulty hoisting the championship trophy for the second year in a row. Theyll take on the North Division champion Maulers in the championship game on Saturday, July 1, in Canton, Ohio. With no resistance from New Orleans on Sunday night, they should be well-rested, too.MORE:The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from Sunday's USFL playoff game between the Stallions and Breakers. Follow along below to see how the action unfolded.1234FBreakers7001522Stallions91714747(All times Eastern)10:10 p.m. The Stallions win the division! A night to forget finally comes to an end for the Breakers. Birmingham will travel to Canton for Javon Hargrave Jersey a date with Pittsburgh in the championship game. fans are ready to celebrate USFL (@USFL) 10:02 p.m. And that should officially do it from Birmingham. The Breakers turn it over on down and McGough is done for the day.BIG STOPS TOO! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 9:55 p.m. Now the Breakers convert the alternate kickoff and get to retain po se sion, down 25.The conversion attempt is good! New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) Stallions 47, Breakers 229:51 p.m. Touchdown, Breakers. We've reached the portion of the program where everyone is protecting themselves from injury, hoping the clock speeds up. More importantly, the Breakers were succe sful on the three-point conversion the first in the league this season.Touchdown New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) The 3-point conversion is GOOD New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) Stallions 47, Breakers 139:41 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! Birmingham keeps pouring it on with yet another score.Us: Knock, knock!Breakers: "Who's there?"ANOTHER STALLIONS TOUCHDOWN! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) Stallions 40, Breakers 139:31 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! New Orleans finally finds the end zone for the first time since their second po se sion of the game. The three-point conversion attempt fails so the deficit remains at 27.Touchdown ! New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) End of third quarter: Stallions 40, Breakers 79:26 p.m. The third quarter ends with New Orleans driving. The only intrigue left in this one is whether Birmingham pulls their starters.9:24 p.m. FUMBLE! The Stallions scoring streak will end at seven po se sions thanks to a turnover.9:17 p.m. Turnover on downs for New Orleans. It might be time to start running the clock out.Stallions 40, Breakers 79:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! McGough breaks through and takes it in himself. Make it seven-for-seven for the offense. Will they fail to score on a po se sion tonight?WHAT IT DOOOO MCGOUGH!!!!!! TAKES IT FOR THE TD! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) The fans in Birmingham are bowing down to McGough USFL (@USFL) 9:08 p.m. Welcome back to the red zone red team.9:05 p.m. INTERCEPTED! Bethel-Thompson with another interception and another for Brian Allen too. It's been a poor showing for the away side.Stallions 33, Breakers 78:56 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! CJ Marable finishes off another touchdown drive for Birmingham and this one is a rout. It's almost like the Breakers aren't even on the field. Total demolition.This time it's a... C.J. MARABLE TOUCHDOWN! to ! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:54 p.m. And just like that, Birmingham has already marched to the New Orleans side of the field thanks to, you gue sed it, Alex McGough.Go, 'Gough, GO! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:52 p.m. The second half has kicked off in Birmingham as the Stallions get the ball to start.8:43 p.m. While we await the second half kickoff, take a look at this cool moment on the Stallions sideline. This level of acce s is great for fans to see what goes on behind the scenes.Listen in as and Coach Holtz break down their last drive USFL (@USFL) End of first half: Stallions 26, Breakers 78:38 p.m. Last chance for the Breakers and Bethel-Thompson overthrows everyone. New Orleans has to regroup at the half. With the way McGough is playing though, it might not matter.Stallions 26, Breakers 78:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! Davion Davis again! McGough finds the receiver for six with a great play design to beat the blitz. They will get the ball to start the second half and it'll be a long road back for the Breakers.DAAAANNNGG DAVION!!! to for the TD! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:33 p.m. First and goal with under a minute to go for the Stallions.8:31 p.m. Alex McGough is playing a dominate game tonight. He's placed the entire Birmingham roster on his back and is carrying them right now. The numbers may not be impre sive, but the eye test would say otherwise.THAT'S OUR QB McGough is playing out of his mind tonight Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:29 p.m. Davion Davis, have yourself a day! He hauls in a strike from McGough to flip the field. Once again, the Stallions are threatening to score as the half nears its conclusion.Come for McGough's impre sive throw, stay for 's insane catch Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:26 p.m. We have reached the two-minute warning in Birmingham with the Stallions firmly in control.8:23 p.m. What can McGough do for you? On third and long, come up with a remarkable throw for a first down to Deon Cain. That was a pretty play that will go on the highlight reel.How 'bout this CAIN CATCH?! with the grab from Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:18 p.m. New Orleans can't convert a crucial third down and is forced to punt again. On what could've been their last po se sion of the first half they really needed to put points on the board.8:14 p.m. New Orleans is capable of scoring, but their defense allowing the Stallions to score on each po se sion is a recipe for disaster. It could get late quickly on the Breakers sideline if they don't figure it out soon.The first 4 po se sions have gone smoothly USFL (@USFL) Stallions 19, Breakers 78:12 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! Davion Davis hauls in the McGough pa s and takes the slant all the way for six. Bad tackling from the Breakers and great footwork from Davis puts Birmingham up by 12.Sticking with it to the ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN! finds down field! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:10 p.m. A 23-yard catch and run for No. 23, Ricky Person Jr. becomes 38 yards thanks to a facemask penalty being added on at the end. Big mistake from the New Orleans defense.Catch 'n run is the name of the game! with the first down! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 8:08 p.m. The Stallions offense begins their fourth po se sion after they scored on their first three.8:04 p.m. There's been a lot of talk about the "bend, but don't break" defense for the Stallions. They haven't been bending in recent drives. A quick po se sion ends in another punt for New Orleans.Stallions 12, Breakers 77:58 p.m. Another drive stalls for Birmingham. Aubrey knocks another field goal through to push the lead to five.7:56 p.m. There isn't a lot of resistance from the New Orleans defense. The Stallions are getting whatever they want right now.7:55 p.m. McGough is fine after that scare. letting everyone know he is ok USFL (@USFL) 7:54 p.m. The drive starts with a big throw from McGough. On the next play, the QB gets his helmet ripped off with a facemask penalty and is forced to leave for a play. It's getting chippy in Birmingham.7:49 p.m. The drive ends quietly for the Breakers, who are forced to punt. McGough and the Stallions go back to work.End of first quarter: Stallions 9, Breakers 77:44 p.m. We've reached the end of the opening quarter with the Stallions holding a two point advantage. It was a fun 15 minutes in Birmingham.7:42 p.m. Nearly intercepted! Bethel-Thompson didn't see the linebackers lurking over the middle, but gets away with it as the ball hits the turf.Stallions 9, Breakers 77:37 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! McGough finds Sternberger again and he walks into the Darrius Heyward-Bey Jersey end zone so Birmingham jumps back out in front. Aubrey mi ses the extra point though his first of the season so the lead is only two.BACK AT IT WITH THE TOUCHDOWN!!! hits ! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 7:33 p.m. McGough connects with his tight end Jace Sternbeger for a big gain to flip the field. After a big run from CJ Marable, Birmingham is already in the red zone.JACE STERNBERGER REPORTING FOR DUTY! from for the BIG GAIN! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 7:32 p.m. Drive No. 2 begins for Birmingham. Can they respond after their opening drive stalled?Breakers 7, Stallions 37:29 p.m. TOUCHDOWN! Bethel-Thompson finds Jonathan Adams in the end zone for the Breakers TD. That was an impre sive response after the turnover.WHAT A CATCH, We're on the board New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) 7:28 p.m. And there's the deep shot! Bethel-Thompson fires one down the sideline to set up first and goal for New Orleans.7:26 p.m. The Breakers are finding succe s in the running game so far and that has them on the Stallions side of the field already. New Orleans should have plenty of opportunities to take a deep shot at some point when Birmingham's safeties move in.Stallions 3, Breakers 07:19 p.m. Birmingham gets a nice first po se sion from quarterback Alex McGough, but the drive stalls and they'll settle for three.Brandon Aubrey knocks it through from 41 yards out to give the Stallions the early lead.Legs for DAYSSS! nails this one from 41 yards out! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 7:16 p.m. INTERCEPTED! A promising opening drive for the Breakers ends in disaster as Bethel-Thompson's receiver slips and the ball ends up in the hands of Brian Allen. He gets a good return out of the play and sets up the Stallions nicely for their first po se sion.WE'LL TAKE THAT, THAT THANK YOU VERY MUCH! with the read and pick! Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 7:13 p.m. McLeod Bethel-Thompson leads his Breakers offense onto the field and we are officially underway.7:11 p.m. New Orleans has Greg Lloyd Jersey won the to s and elects to receive. It's playoff football time in Birmingham!7:08 p.m. It appears to be a much better crowd on hand for tonight's matchup. Most of them are wearing red an indication that playing in the team's home market is good for busine s.The fans in Birmingham showed out USFL (@USFL) Here come the USFL (@USFL) 7:02 p.m. Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt will have the call on the Fox broadcast as the Stallions hope to continue their quest to become back-to-back champions.7 p.m. The two best teams in the USFL are ready to rock and roll in Birmingham. Kickoff is only moments away. Who will join the Maulers in Canton next week?6:40 p.m. Here's a look at which players won't be on the field today.Today's inactives vs the Breakers: Kyle Sloter QB Zaquandre White RB Michael Dereus WR Peyton Ramzy WR Matt Hankins WR Brody Buck LB Jojo Ozougwu DE Damon Lloyd MLB Ryan Pope T Darrion Daniels DE Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) Today's inactives vs the Stallions: Aqeel Gla s QB Zakoby McClain ILB Jovon Durante WR Sidney McCloud FS Saquan Hampton S Justin Cates DE Ru sell Baker T Richard West T Jared Scott TE Connor Christian DT New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) 6:35 p.m. It's time to arrive, which means some fashion statements will be made. Some Stallions decided to go with a Savannah Bananas look before today's action.Ready to BREAK the BANK New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) & dangerous Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 6:25 p.m. Birmingham is going with the home red jerseys for tonight's game, which is always a good look.South Division Championship threads Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 6:15 p.m. With kickoff le s than an hour away, here's your chance to let the social media teams hype you up.WAVE BREAKING. IT'S GAME DAY New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) GAME DAY GIDDYS. LET'S GET IT Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) Date:Sunday, June 25Kickoff: 7 p.m. ETThe USFL playoff matchup between the Stallions and Breakers will kick off at 7 p.m. ET from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.TV Channel: FoxLive stream: Fox Sports App, FoxSports.com,Sunday's USFL playoff action between the Stallions and Breakers will be broadcast on Fox.Cord cutters can catch all the action on the Fox Sports App, FoxSports.com, or.MORE:Division championshipsSaturday, June 24MatchupTime (ET)LocationTVLive streamPittsburgh Maulers 31,Michigan Panthers 278 p.m.CantonNBCPeacock,Sunday, June 25MatchupTime (ET)LocationTVLive streamNew Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions7 p.m.BirminghamFoxSaturday, July 1MatchupTime (ET)LocationTVLive streamPittsburgh Maulers vs. TBD8 p.m.CantonNBCPeacock,