The inaugural UFL season kicked off five weeks ago today and has already seen one team secure a spot in the conference championship game. The Birmingham Stallions solidified their place with a convincing 39-21 victory over the Memphis Showboats, in front of a small crowd of only 5,609 spectators. With a perfect 6-0 record, the Stallions cannot be caught by the struggling 1-5 Showboats or the 1-5 Houston Roughnecks, who suffered a loss to St. Louis over the weekend. However, both teams still have a chance to catch up to the 3-2 Michigan Panthers.
Birmingham has a successful history, having won the USFL Championships in 2022 and 2023. Meanwhile, in the other conference, the St. Louis Battlehawks are leading with a strong 5-1 record. San Antonio follows closely behind at 4-1, while D.C. sits at 2-3. Bringing up the rear is the Arlington Renegades, who have yet to secure a win this season with an unfortunate 0-5 record. The race to the playoffs is heating up as teams battle it out for a chance at the championship title.