The Birmingham Stallions will face the DC Defenders at Audi Field on Sunday, marking the start of the 2025 UFL season.
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The 2025 UFL season begins this weekend with the Birmingham Stallions visiting the DC Defenders. These teams play in different divisions of the UFL, with the Stallions in the USFL Conference and the Defenders in the XFL Conference.
After finishing the regular season with a record of 9-1, Birmingham won the inaugural UFL championship last year, defeating the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the title game.
Coached by Skip Holtz, the Stallions have the tough task of replacing UFL MVP Adrian Martinez, but the team still has the strongest QB room in the league with Case Cookus, Matt Corral, and Alex McGough. Other notable players include running backs C.J. Marable and Larry Rountree III, wide receiver Amari Rodgers, and tight end Jace Sternberger.
The Defenders went just 4-6 last year and missed the postseason. Last week, head coach Reggie Barlow left the team for a college coaching position. Notable players on the Defenders roster include quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, running backs Deon Jackson and Abram Smith, and former first-round pick D.J. Fluker, an offensive tackle.
These two teams last met in Week 4 of last season with the Stallions winning 20-18.
Which team will open the 2025 UFL season with a win? Tune in to ESPN on Sunday to find out.
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