The Birmingham Stallions looked like they were in trouble with just over nine minutes left in the fourth quarter.The Stallions had just fallen behind for the first time in the game when backup quarterback Alex McGough in for an injured J'Mar Smith threw an interception off the hands of CJ Marable. That gave the Philadelphia Stars the ball and a chance to extend their lead having already scored 14 unanswered points.McGough went to the sidelines, frustrated, and began to talk to his coach Skip Holtz. Holtz had a simple me sage for his quarterback."Don't get frustrated," Holtz said. "We're gonna win this game.""Don't get frustrated, we're gonna win this game."Listen in on Head Coach Skip Holtz as he gives feedback to his QB after the last interception USFL (@USFL) Holtz's words rang true. The Stallions forced a key three-and-out and McGough responded well to his interception. He led his
Davis Webb Jersey team on an eight-play, 64-yard touchdown drive that gave the lead back to Birmingham.MORE:Then, linebacker Scooby Wright notched an interception on the first play of the next drive to give the Stallions a lead that they wouldn't relinquish.As critical as Wright's pick-six was in the Stallions' 33-30 win over the Stars, he refused to take individual credit for it. He wouldn't even wear the turnover chain after the big play because he wanted to celebrate the team aspect of the championship."Teamwork. Team, team, team," Wright said when asked about how the Stallions won the inaugural USFL championship. "Everyone pulling their weight. Offense, defense, special teams, coaches, we all just emptied the tank."The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Stars vs. Stallions on Sunday. Below are the complete results from the thrilling 2022 USFL championship.MORE: Q1Q2Q3Q4FinalStars3661530Stallions101001333 All times Eastern.Final score: Stallions 33, Stars 3010:57 p.m. INTERCEPTION.
K.J. Lawson Jersey Christian McFarland picks off KJ Costello on a Hail Mary-type throw with 16 second remaining in the game. That will seal a Stallions victory.THIS PICK SEALED THE DEAL!!!!!!! GIDDY UP Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 10:55 p.m. Tae Hayes was positioned to catch Wadman's punt inside the 5-yard line, but he mi ses it and it's a touchback. The Stars have 45 seconds left to mount a game-tying or game-winning drive.10:54 p.m. The Stallions play conservatively. Scarbrough runs for a yard on third-and-10, which makes it fourth-and-9 but leaves just 51 seconds on the clock. The Stallions are in long field goal range, but they choose to punt it after an off night from Brandon Aubrey.10:52 p.m. Bo Scarbrough runs the ball twice without gaining a yard. The Stars burn both of their timeouts. It's third-and-10 Stallions with 1:33 left on the clock.10:49 p.m. The Stars were unable to complete the pa s on fourth down, as Costello had to throw early under pre sure. The Stallions now have the ball at the 33-yard line, but the Stars have two timeouts and 1:43 left on the clock.10:47
Jarrett Lee Jersey p.m. The Stars are going to try to convert a fourth-and-12, which you can do in the USFL instead of an onside kick attempt. If the Stars convert, they will have a chance to mount a game-winning or game-tying drive. If the Stallions stop them, they get the ball in great field position.Score: Stallions 33, Stars 3010:46 p.m. TOUCHDOWN.Costello makes a perfect pa s to Chris Rowland while being hit by two Stallions to keep the Stars alive. Luis Aguilar makes the extra point and the Stars trail by three with 1:43 left.Not so fast... hung tough in the pocket to find FOX Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) 10:44 p.m. Costello nearly hit Alexander for a touchdown coming out of the two-minute warning, but JoJo Tillery breaks it up. Costello follows that up with a first-down completion to Devin Gray.10:41 p.m. On the final play before the two-minute warning, Costello finds Maurice Alexander for a gain of 13 yards. The Stars have the ball on Birmingham's 35-yard line, down 10 with two timeouts left.10:40 p.m. Costello completes his second pa s of the day to Dexter Williams. He makes a big play off the screen to get the Stars acro s midfield.10:39 p.m. Chris Rowland returns the kickoff to the 42-yard line. The Stars have 2:46 remaining to overcome a 10-point deficit.Score: Stallions 33, Stars 2310:37 p.m. PICK-SIX. KJ Costello's firstthrow couldn't have been much worse. He overthrows his checkdown and Scooby Wright picks it off. He returns it for a touchdown with ease. Brandon Aubrey makes the extra point and that gives the Stallions a 10-point lead. That officially makes this a two-po se sion game.SCOOBY WITH THE INTERCEPTION OMGGGGG : FOX Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) Score: Stallions 26, Stars 2310:33 p.m. TOUCHDOWN.McGough finds Victor Bolden in the corner of the end zone to give the Stallions the lead once again. However, Aubrey mi ses the extra point and that puts Birmingham
George Frazier Jersey up by three with 3:09 left. The Stars will now have to answer with their backup quarterback KJ Costello leading the charge.. finds in the end zone to give us the lead : FOX Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 10:32 p.m. McGough takes a shot at the end zone. It's underthrown, intended for Marlon Williams, and the receiver draws a pa s interference call. First-and-10 from the 11 for the Stallions.10:31 p.m. Another first down for the Stallions. CJ Marable brings the ball to the 25-yard line, which is well within Brandon Aubrey's range.10:30 p.m. McGough is bringing the Stallions downfield steadily with his pa sing ability. He just hit Victor Bolden for a big gain to put Birmingham near field-goal range.10:27 p.m. J'Mar Smith is riding the bike on the sideline for the Stallions. McGough remains in at quarterback as Birmingham tries to come from behind in the fourth quarter.JMar is warming up on the bike Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) 10:26 p.m. Luis Aguilar punts the ball
Jordan Harris Jersey to the Stallions' 21-yard line where Victor Bolden catches it and is tackled immediately. However, a 15-yard unnece sary roughne s penalty moves the ball to the 36.10:24 p.m. Case Cookus is being carted off after the apparent leg injury. He gets an ovation from the Canton crowd as he exits the field.A deserved standing O for Case Cookus as hes carted off the field.Were all thinking of you, 10. Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) 10:23 p.m.