That was not the only time I saw McGough speaking with Skip Holtz that way during the season on camera. The Birmingham Stallions were one of eight teams that were officially announced as a USFL franchise on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on November 22, 2021[1] On January 6, 2022, it was revealed that former NCAA coach Gene Chizik would become the head coach of the Stallions. 1ST IN SOUTH. Mortgage. 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The Generals' ensemble features red and white. 11/06/2022 - The Birmingham Squadron; 01/01/2023 - 2023 Birmingham Festivals & Events; 02/27/2023 - AHSAA State Boy's and Girl's Basketball Championship . The Stallions have three rostered quarterbacks heading into the season: JMar Smith, Alex McGough, and Jalen Morton. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules. [71] On March 3, 2022, the league announced that 15 states have approved legal, regulated betting on USFL games. [5] Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson was the first overall pick by the Michigan Panthers. Holmes, who was 23-2 as a starter at Tarleton State, will distribute the ball to a dizzying assortment of skill-position players, including Texas Christian wide receiver and former freshman All-American KaVontae Turpin. Clear all. This game features several contrasting matchups: The Generals are led by a former NFL and college head coach in Mike Riley, with an accomplished college quarterback in Ben Holmes as the presumptive starter. We will learn about our team and get a chance to see them compete for the first time. Interview with Larry Fedora | The USFL Show. The league was right on time at 8am ET for the first drop, which gave fans a full look at the Birmingham Stallions schedule for 2022. I appreciate your efforts bringing him to light. Birmingham, AL bit.ly/2023USFLTix Joined November 2021. As is the case with all eight teams competing in the league, the Birmingham Stallions take their name and color scheme from a franchise of the same name that competed in the original USFL. Expect this experienced quarterback room to anchor the team in 2023 as they attempt to remain the best team in the league. HOW ABOUT THAT FOR A FIRST PLAY. The season began on April 16 and concluded on July 3. And the fans are far more likely to show up for Stallions games. Home of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Results Latest Visit Sports Teams Celebrate About Memorabilia Tickets Shop Skip to footer Schedule & Results Day-By-Day Overview Broadcast Schedule Jul 28 Thu 29 Fri 30 Sat 31 Sun Aug 1 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun Filter Schedule Select Sports Showing: All Select Venues Showing: All Reset The champion and runner-up of each division will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of two semifinal games played on June 25 and a championship game played on July 3. Can you clarify one thing. The entire league played its inaugural season in Birmingham, primarily using Protective Stadium, with some games scheduled for Legion Field. Those games will be split between the former home and the new home of the UAB Blazers. Alex McGough went from competing against Skip Holtz in college to being his starting quarterback in the USFL. He did not attend the inaugural USFL Quarterback Draft in Birmingham and received little attention or fanfare before the season. Meet the new Birmingham Stallions The Stallions will be taking part in the new league's first official game next month against the New Jersey Generals. McGough is a fiery competitor who surely feels he should be on the field after helping the Stallions win the championship last year. New Jersey Generals The 2023 USFL season will kick off on April 15, when the defending champion Philadelphia Stars take on the Memphis Showboats at 4:30 PM ET. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. Last night the USFL announced that the full season schedule would be revealed today. McGough was injured in the opening game and unable to earn the starting job back. The first season of the revamped league will see all the regular-season games played across two stadiums in Birmingham, Alabama. 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Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL. This article is about the second edition of the USFL. Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 18, 2022. It was clear that his history with Skip Holtz (his collegiate coach) translated to immediate success on the field.