Houston Roughnecks Face Birmingham Stallions in Key UFL Matchup

Birmingham, Alabama – The Houston Roughnecks (3-3) will take on the Birmingham Stallions (4-2) in a crucial UFL matchup on Sunday at Protective Stadium.

The Roughnecks are looking to build on a narrow 21-20 victory over the Memphis Showboats in Week 6. Houston quarterback Jalan McClendon completed 20 of 28 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown, with a key 13-yard scoring pass to Justin Hall. Hall had six catches for a total of 38 yards, leading the team.

Houston’s defense was pivotal, highlighted by T.J. Franklin’s fumble return for a touchdown, which sealed the win against Memphis. Zaquandre White also contributed with a solid performance, rushing for 50 yards on 13 carries.

The Stallions, on the other hand, dominated their latest game with a 26-3 win against the San Antonio Brahmas. Quarterback Case Cookus showed his skill by completing 16 of 23 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, with notable contributions from Amari Rodgers and Jace Sternberger, who both scored touchdowns.

Birmingham’s ground game featured Ricky Person Jr., who rushed nine times for 32 yards and a touchdown, adding to the team’s impressive offensive display that garnered a total of 313 yards.

This matchup is not just significant for playoff implications but also showcases two of the league’s top performances. As the rough and ready Roughnecks face off against the well-oiled Stallions, both teams will look to establish their dominance.

Fans can follow the game live, which kicks off at 12:00 PM ET, and can watch for free through streaming services like Fubo.