“Instead of waiting around for a phone to buzz, and players spending their time lifting and running and hoping, the USFL offered a chance to actually play football. And the USFL paid players to do it. Who says no?” – Burmeister on the opportunities the USFL created

“Being a better league for the players and coaches, as well as having a better product on television, will require strategic fixes and enhancements.” – Burmeister on potential USFL advancements for its second season

“Would that be Michigan, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or New Jersey? The USFL and its broadcasts would be better for it if they can make it happen.” – Burmeister on the USFL giving a second city a home stadium

 STAMFORD, Conn. – June 27, 2022 – NBC Sports host and play-by-play announcer Paul Burmeister, who handled play-by-play duties for NBC Sports’ coverage of the USFL’s inaugural season, guest authors this week’s edition of Football Morning in America, available now exclusively on NBCSports.com. Burmeister breaks down the  USFL’s first season, discusses its future, which USFL players have the best shot to land on an NFL roster, the league’s rules system, and Chris Simms’ top 40 quarterback rankings.

For more NFL coverage, Peacock offers daily programming on the NBC Sports channel for free, including Pro Football Talk at 7 a.m. ET every weekday, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, The Peter King Podcast, The Rich Eisen Show, Brother from Another, and The Dan Patrick Show. To learn more about the NBC Sports on Peacock channel and how to sign up, click here.

The following are highlights from this week’s edition of Football Morning in America:

USFL

Burmeister on the opportunities the USFL provides for its players: “The USFL provided an alternative to these players. Instead of waiting around for a phone to buzz, and players spending their time lifting and running and hoping, the USFL offered a chance to actually play football. And the USFL paid players to do it. Who says no?”

Burmeister on Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin: “The Pittsburgh head coach is Kirby Wilson, who spent 23 seasons as an NFL running backs coach. With his RB expertise, I asked, ‘Which running back impressed you the most this season?’ He answered quickly: Reggie Corbin.”

Burmeister on New Jersey Generals WR/PR KaVontae Turpin: “I think Turpin is an excellent candidate to make an [NFL] team as a fourth or fifth wide receiver, and primary punt returner.”

Burmeister on the USFL’s roughing the passer rule: “I thought this rule made the game better; a little more fair to the defense, while still reserving the right to protect the QB when needed.”

USFL head of officiating Mike Pereira on which USFL rule adjustment he would like to see in the NFL: “I’d like to see the NFL adopt some form of our kickoff rule to get more returns. I think fans miss them, and there are ways to make it safer without being too gimmicky.”

Burmeister on the improvements the USFL needs to make for its second season: “Making it to season two in a better place will require development. Being a better league for the players and coaches, as well as having a better product on television, will require strategic fixes and enhancements.”

Burmeister on the need for longer training camps: “Training camp was incredibly brief by preseason football standards…And because of that, the offensive execution for the first part of the season suffered. [USFL Executive VP of Football Operations Daryl] Johnston shared his hope for next season is a training camp ‘of at least three weeks.’ Early season efficiency in the passing game will benefit most. When passes are completed and first downs are made and points are scored, the league wins.”

Burmeister on adding more players to the rosters: “No specific number was given as a target, but it was clear that moving beyond 40 is a high priority… What a well-organized coaching staff can accomplish, through volume, difficulty, and efficiency of work, increases exponentially with more players.”

Burmeister on giving another city outside of Birmingham a home stadium: “Would that be Michigan, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or New Jersey? No word on a front runner. But Johnston and the league are motivated to give one of those teams the opportunity Birmingham had this season. The USFL and its broadcasts would be better for it if they can make it happen.”

Johnston on the USFL’s start date in mid-April: “I want our fans to get to the point of the offseason where they say, ‘I miss football.’”

NEWS & NOTES

Burmeister on calling Notre Dame football games on radio: “This kind of job offers something you don’t always have in the booth: a connection to a team. The familiarity you develop with players and coaches and their stories lets you go places you wouldn’t ordinarily get to go.”

Burmeister on Chris Simms’ QB rankings of Jalen Hurts (No. 25) and Tua Tagovailoa (No. 29): “Chris has Tagovailoa and Hurts in the right neighborhood…There’s reason to believe both are moving in the right direction, but there’s also reason to wonder. They either play at a level that makes it obvious they should be ranked higher next year, or the teams will likely move on.”

Burmeister on Simms ranking Tom Brady eighth overall: “Tom Brady at 8? I’d have him higher. I think [his] decision making and fastball are still elite, and to me he’s a top 5 QB.”

Burmeister on Simms’ rankings: “You don’t have to agree with his takes, but know that they come from a lifetime of being incredibly near football at its highest levels. Watching it, learning it, playing it, studying it, discussing it. And usually smiling about it.”

Read the full FMIA column here and catch the weekly Peter King Podcast here.

The following are additional highlights of NBC Sports’ NFL coverage:

• • PFT Live with NBC Sports’ Mike Florio and Mike Golic (Mondays) and Florio and Chris Simms (Tuesday-Thursday) streams on Peacock from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET on weekdays & is available on-demand. The Dan Patrick Show streams at 9 a.m. ET, The Rich Eisen Show at Noon ET, Brother From Another at 3 p.m. ET, PFT PM at 5 p.m. ET. At 6 p.m. ET, Chris Simms Unbuttoned streams Tuesday-Friday.
  • ProFootballTalk.com continues to provide the latest news and updates.
  • NBC Sports EDGE’s A Good Football Show continues the NFL discussion and Bet The Edge Podcast provides daily betting insights.

 

A new “Football Morning in America” posts every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com through the NFL season. It was announced in May 2019 that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

–NBC SPORTS–

9-1 Stallions Face 6-4 Breakers with Spot in Inaugural USFL Championship on the Line at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 23, 2022 – The USFL Playoffs feature the 9-1 Birmingham Stallions, who have the league’s top scoring differential (+65), against the league’s top scoring defense, the 6-4 New Orleans Breakers, in the South Division Final in primetime this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

The top seed in the South Division, Birmingham swept New Orleans in their two matchups en route to a single-loss season, which was tied for the best record in the USFL (New Jersey Generals). The Stallions offense features league all-purpose yardage leader Victor Bolden Jr. (1,209).

New Orleans is led offensively by quarterback Kyle Sloter (1,798 passing yds) and running back Jordan Ellis, who led the league in rushing yards (596). The Breakers defense allowed the fewest points per game in the USFL (16.4).

The teams combined for 11 members of the All-USFL Team:

Birmingham: Bolden Jr. (both running back and special teams member), Cameron Hunt (offensive guard), DeMarquis Gates (linebacker), Brandon Aubrey (kicker)

New Orleans: Sloter (quarterback), Sal Cannella (tight end), Jared Thomas (center), Davin Bellamy (defensive end), Reggie Howard Jr. (defensive tackle), Jerod Fernandez (linebacker)

Jac Collinsworth will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst). Corey Robinson will serve as sideline reporter and Sara Perlman will host halftime coverage.

FOX will present the matinee North Division Final between the New Jersey Generals (9-1) and Philadelphia Stars (6-4) Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
Playoffs	Philadelphia at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/25	3 p.m.	FOX
Playoffs	New Orleans at Birmingham	Saturday, 6/25	8 p.m.	NBC, Peacock

–NBC SPORTS–

Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers Presented Sunday at Noon ET on USA Network

Inaugural USFL Playoffs Next Saturday – Birmingham Stallions vs. New Orleans Breakers in Primetime Semifinal at 8 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 16, 2022 – The final week of the USFL regular season features the North Division top seed New Jersey Generals (8-1) facing the Philadelphia Stars (6-3) in a playoff preview this Saturday at noon ET on USA Network from Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.

New Jersey is on an eight-game winning streak and beat the Michigan Panthers, 25-23, last Saturday. The Generals offense features USFL leaders in rushing touchdowns Darius Victor (nine) and receiving yards KaVontae Turpin (472).

Philadelphia running back Matt Colburn II ran for 97 yards and a touchdown while cornerback Channing Stribling added to his league lead in interceptions (seven) with a first-quarter takeaway in the Stars’ 17-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Maulers last Sunday. New Jersey defeated Philadelphia 24-16 in Week 3 of the season.

Jac Collinsworth will handle play-by-play alongside former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) for the Stars-Generals game. Corey Robinson will serve as sideline reporter.

The Panthers play the Maulers in the regular season finale for both teams this Sunday at noon ET on USA Network at Legion Field. Michigan narrowly fell 25-23 to the Generals last week and Pittsburgh lost 17-16 to Philadelphia. The Panthers shut out the Maulers 24-0 in Week 3.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Ryan Harris (analyst) will call Sunday’s Panthers-Maulers matchup, with Robinson reporting from the sidelines.

The inaugural USFL Playoffs will be presented next Saturday, June 25, with a pair of matchups from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The South Division top seed Birmingham Stallions (8-1) play the New Orleans Breakers (6-3) in primetime at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. FOX will present the matinee semifinal between the Stars and Generals at 3 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
10	Philadelphia at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/18	Noon	USA Network
10	Birmingham at Tampa Bay	Saturday, 6/18	4 p.m.	FOX
10	Michigan at Pittsburgh	Sunday, 6/19	Noon	USA Network
10	New Orleans at Houston	Sunday, 6/19	8:30 p.m.	FS1
Playoffs	Philadelphia at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/25	3 p.m.	FOX
Playoffs	New Orleans at Birmingham	Saturday, 6/25	8 p.m.	NBC, Peacock

 –NBC SPORTS–

Birmingham Stallions Look to Stay Undefeated vs. Houston Gamblers Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 9, 2022 – NBC Sports presents a USFL doubleheader this Saturday featuring the top two teams in the league, headlined by the North Division-leading New Jersey Generals (7-1) against the Michigan Panthers in a divisional matchup at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. The Birmingham Stallions (8-0) will look to stay undefeated when they face the Houston Gamblers in NBC Sports’ second game on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network.

New Jersey won its seventh consecutive game defeating the Pittsburgh Maulers, 29-18, last Friday. USFL leading rusher Darius Victor registered 106 total yards (87 rushing, 19 receiving) and added three scores to his league-leading rushing touchdown total (nine) for a Generals offense that also features the league’s receiving yards leader KaVontae Turpin (444).

Quarterback Paxton Lynch threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 20 yards and a score on the ground in Michigan’s 46-24 loss to the Philadelphia Stars last Sunday.

Jac Collinsworth will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst) for the Generals-Panthers game. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

The South Division-leading Stallions will look to keep their undefeated season alive Saturday against the Gamblers at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network. Birmingham beat the New Orleans Breakers 10-9 last Saturday behind 183 passing yards and a touchdown by quarterback J’Mar Smith and three interceptions by the defense.

The Gamblers defense is led by the USFL’s leading tackler, linebacker Donald Payne (96), and sack leader, defensive end Chris Odom (11). In their 13-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Bandits last week, Payne registered 11 tackles and Odom had three sacks.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Ryan Harris (analyst) will call Saturday’s Stallions-Gamblers matchup, with Corey Robinson reporting from the sidelines.

WWE Raw superstars Happy Corbin and Carmella will be interviewed during the game on USA Network as part of the USFL’s WWE Night.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

 

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
9	Michigan at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/11	1 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
9	Birmingham at Houston	Saturday, 6/11	6 p.m.	USA Network
9	New Orleans at Tampa Bay	Sunday, 6/12	4 p.m.	FOX
9	Pittsburgh at Philadelphia	Sunday, 6/12	7:30 p.m.	FS1
10	Philadelphia at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/18	Noon	USA Network
10	Birmingham at Tampa Bay	Saturday, 6/18	4 p.m.	FOX
10	Michigan at Pittsburgh	Sunday, 6/19	Noon	USA Network
10	New Orleans at Houston	Sunday, 6/19	8:30 p.m.	FS1

 –NBC SPORTS–

USFL Passing Touchdowns Co-Leader QB Jordan Ta’amu & Tampa Bay Bandits Face RB Mark Thompson & Houston Gamblers Sunday at 4 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 2, 2022 – With only three weeks remaining in the regular season and the playoff race intensifying, the USFL North Division-leading New Jersey Generals (6-1), who clinched a playoff berth last week, play the Pittsburgh Maulers (1-6) in a primetime divisional matchup this Friday at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network. This weekend all USFL games will be held for the first time at historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. — home to 53 “Iron Bowl” meetings between Alabama and Auburn.

New Jersey won its sixth consecutive game last Saturday, defeating the Tampa Bay Bandits, 20-13. Running back Darius Victor registered 91 total yards (72 rushing, 19 receiving) and added to his league-leading rushing touchdown total (six). The Generals offense also features USFL receiving yards leader KaVontae Turpin (361).

The Maulers fell 26-16 to the undefeated Birmingham Stallions last Sunday. Running back Madre London ran for 99 yards and a touchdown in the loss.

Paul Burmeister will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst) for Friday’s Generals-Maulers game. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

Sunday’s matchup features quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who is tied for the league lead with 10 touchdown passes, and the Tampa Bay Bandits (3-4) against running back Mark Thompson and the Houston Gamblers (1-6) at 4 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. In the team’s first matchup of the season in Week 3, the Bandits won 27-26 on a go-ahead field goal with only 13 seconds remaining.

In a narrow 20-13 defeat to the Generals last week, the Bandits were led offensively by Ta’amu, who passed for 237 yards and a touchdown.

The Gamblers defense is led by the USFL’s leading tackler, linebacker Donald Payne (85), and sack leader, defensive end Chris Odom (eight). In their 35-24 loss to the Philadelphia Stars last week, Payne registered nine tackles and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

Burmeister (play-by-play) and former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) will call Sunday’s matchup on Peacock, with Stephenson serving as sideline reporter.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
8	Pittsburgh at New Jersey	Friday, 6/3	8 p.m.	USA Network
8	New Orleans at Birmingham	Saturday, 6/4	3 p.m.	FOX
8	Michigan at Philadelphia	Sunday, 6/5	Noon	FOX
8	Houston at Tampa Bay	Sunday, 6/5	4 p.m.	Peacock
9	Michigan at New Jersey	Saturday, 6/11	1 p.m.	NBC
9	Birmingham at Houston	Saturday, 6/11	6 p.m.	USA Network
9	New Orleans at Tampa Bay	Sunday, 6/12	4 p.m.	FOX
9	Pittsburgh at Philadelphia	Sunday, 6/12	7:30 p.m.	FS1

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

–NBC SPORTS–

USFL Passing Touchdowns Leader QB Clayton Thorsen & Houston Gamblers Face QB Case Cookus & Philadelphia Stars Sunday at 6 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 26, 2022 – The USFL North Division-leading New Jersey Generals (5-1) can clinch a playoff berth when they play quarterback Jordan Ta’amu and the Tampa Bay Bandits (3-3) in a matinee this Saturday at noon ET on USA Network from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. The Generals can clinch a postseason berth with either a victory or with losses by both the Michigan Panthers and Pittsburgh Maulers.

New Jersey won their fifth consecutive game last Sunday defeating the Houston Gamblers, 26-25, on a last-second rushing touchdown by quarterback Luis Perez. Perez also threw for 159 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver KaVontae Turpin recorded 10 catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Turpin leads the USFL in receiving yards (341).

The Bandits fell 35-28 to the Philadelphia Stars last Saturday. Ta’amu threw for 333 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 61 yards in the loss.

Paul Burmeister will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst) for Saturday’s Generals-Bandits game. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

Sunday’s matchup features league passing touchdowns leader Clayton Thorsen (10) and the Houston Gamblers (1-5) playing quarterback Case Cookus and the Philadelphia Stars (3-3) at 6 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Thorsen passed for 171 yards and three touchdowns, including two caught by running back Mark Thompson, in the Bandits’ 26-25 loss to the Generals last Sunday. The Gamblers defense features the USFL’s leading tackler, linebacker Donald Payne (76), and sack leader, defensive end Chris Odom (eight).

Running back Matt Colburn II rushed for a season-high 140 yards and three touchdowns, while Cookus threw for a pair of touchdowns in Philadelphia’s 35-28 victory over Tampa Bay last Saturday.

Burmeister (play-by-play) and former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) will call Sunday’s matchup exclusively on Peacock. Corey Robinson will serve as the sideline reporter.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

 

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
7	New Jersey at Tampa Bay	Saturday, 5/28	Noon	USA Network
7	New Orleans at Michigan	Saturday, 5/28	9 p.m.	FS1
7	Birmingham at Pittsburgh	Sunday, 5/29	2 p.m.	FOX
7	Philadelphia at Houston	Sunday, 5/29	6 p.m.	Peacock
8	Pittsburgh at New Jersey	Friday, 6/3	8 p.m.	USA Network
8	New Orleans at Birmingham	Saturday, 6/4	3 p.m.	FOX
8	Michigan at Philadelphia	Sunday, 6/5	Noon	FOX
8	Houston at Tampa Bay	Sunday, 6/5	4 p.m.	Peacock

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

–NBC SPORTS–

 

QB Jordan Ta’amu & Tampa Bay Bandits Face QB Case Cookus & Philadelphia Stars Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock

NBC Sports’ USFL Week 6 Coverage to Bookend 9.5 Consecutive Hours of Live Sports Programming Saturday on NBC & Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2022 – The league-best 5-0 Birmingham Stallions led by USFL all-purpose yards leader, wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. (832 yards), face quarterback Shea Patterson and the Michigan Panthers (1-4) in a primetime matchup headlining NBC Sports’ USFL Week 6 doubleheader this Saturday at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham-Michigan kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, immediately following NBC Sports’ coverage of the 147^th Preakness Stakes, and concludes 9.5 consecutive hours of live sports programming Saturday on NBC and Peacock.

The Stallions continued their unbeaten season last Sunday defeating the Philadelphia Stars, 30-17. Birmingham scored 23 straight points behind 114 rushing yards and a touchdown from running back CJ Marable and 203 passing yards and a touchdown from quarterback J’Mar Smith. Patterson threw for a season-high 304 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers fell 27-20 to the Tampa Bay Bandits last Friday.

Jac Collinsworth will handle play-by-play alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett (analyst) for the primetime matchup on NBC and Peacock. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

Saturday’s doubleheader begins with quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who ranks second in the league with 834 passing yards, and the Tampa Bay Bandits (3-2) playing quarterback Case Cookus and the Philadelphia Stars (2-3) at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Ta’amu passed for 207 yards and a pair of touchdowns while running back Juwan Washington added two touchdowns on the ground in the Bandits’ 27-20 victory over the Panthers last Friday. Cookus threw for 215 yards and linebacker Josh Banderas registered 12 tackles, including two sacks, in the Stars’ 30-17 loss to the Stallions last Sunday.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (analyst) will call Saturday’s matinee on NBC and Peacock. Corey Robinson will serve as the sideline reporter.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
6	Tampa Bay at Philadelphia	Saturday, 5/21	1 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
6	Michigan at Birmingham	Saturday, 5/21	7:30 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
6	Pittsburgh at New Orleans	Sunday, 5/22	Noon	FS1
6	Houston at New Jersey	Sunday, 5/22	4 p.m.	FOX
7	New Jersey at Tampa Bay	Saturday, 5/28	Noon	USA Network
7	New Orleans at Michigan	Saturday, 5/28	9 p.m.	FS1
7	Birmingham at Pittsburgh	Sunday, 5/29	2 p.m.	FOX
7	Philadelphia at Houston	Sunday, 5/29	6 p.m.	Peacock

WEEK 8 (June 3-5)

Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Jersey Generals

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC Sports’ Week 5 USFL Coverage Begins this Friday with QB Shea Patterson & Michigan Panthers vs. QB Jordan Ta’amu & Tampa Bay Bandits at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network

New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cameron Jordan Makes Debut as USFL Analyst on Friday’s Panthers-Bandits Matchup on USA Network

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 11, 2022 – The undefeated Birmingham Stallions (4-0), led by USFL all-purpose yards leader Victor Bolden Jr. (707 yards), face the second-place Philadelphia Stars (2-2) and receiving touchdown leader Diondre Overton (three) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., this Sunday at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Stallions continued their unbeaten season last weekend, defeating South Division rival Tampa Bay Bandits, 16-10. The Stallions’ defense registered four sacks against the Bandits and held them scoreless in the second half, while USFL scoring leader Brandon Aubrey converted three late field goals to lead Birmingham to victory. The Stars edged the Michigan Panthers 26-25 last Friday, behind a go-ahead field goal with five minutes remaining. Philadelphia quarterback Case Cookus threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while Overton tallied 73 receiving yards and one touchdown catch.

Jac Collinsworth will handle Sunday’s play-by-play commentary alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett as analyst on NBC and Peacock. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

NBC Sports’ Week 5 USFL coverage begins Friday with a primetime matchup pitting the Michigan Panthers (1-3), featuring the league’s third-leading rusher Reggie Corbin (308 yards) and quarterback Shea Patterson, against quarterback Jordan Ta’amu, who ranks second in the league with 627 passing yards, and the Tampa Bay Bandits (2-2) at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.

Corbin rushed for 152 yards, including an 88-yard touchdown, in the Panthers’ 26-25 loss to the Stars last week. Ta’amu threw for 125 yards and a score while adding another 34 yards on the ground in the Bandits’ 16-10 loss to the Stallions in Week 4.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, who will be making his debut as a USFL analyst, will call Friday’s primetime matchup on USA Network. Corey Robinson will serve as the sideline reporter.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

 

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
5	Michigan at Tampa Bay	Friday, 5/13	8 p.m.	USA Network
5	New Orleans at New Jersey	Saturday, 5/14	3 p.m.	FOX
5	Birmingham at Philadelphia	Sunday, 5/15	Noon	NBC, Peacock
5	Pittsburgh at Houston	Sunday, 5/15	4 p.m.	FOX
6	Tampa Bay at Philadelphia	Saturday, 5/21	1 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
6	Michigan at Birmingham	Saturday, 5/21	7:30 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
6	Pittsburgh at New Orleans	Sunday, 5/22	Noon	FS1
6	Houston at New Jersey	Sunday, 5/22	4 p.m.	FOX

 

WEEK 7 (May 28-29)

Birmingham Stallions at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Jersey Generals at Tampa Bay Bandits

New Orleans Breakers at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Houston Gamblers

 

WEEK 8 (June 3-5)

Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Jersey Generals

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals 

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC Sports’ Week 4 USFL Coverage Begins Saturday with QB Tandem De’Andre Johnson and Luis Perez & USFL North Division-Leading New Jersey Generals vs. RB Garrett Groshek & Pittsburgh Maulers at 2:30 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn., – May 5, 2022 – The second-place New Orleans Breakers (2-1), led by USFL passing yards leader Kyle Sloter (656 yards) and receiving yards leader Johnnie Dixon (165 yards), face South Division rival Houston Gamblers (1-2) and quarterback Clayton Thorson at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Breakers lost to the league-leading Birmingham Stallions 22-13 last Saturday in their first defeat of the season. Sloter threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, both of which were caught by Dixon (86 receiving yards). The Tampa Bay Bandits defeated the Gamblers 27-26 on a go-ahead field goal with 13 seconds remaining on Saturday. Thorson threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns and Houston running back Mark Thompson ran for 147 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay. Thompson leads the USFL in rushing with 310 yards.

Jac Collinsworth will handle Sunday’s play-by-play commentary alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett as analyst on NBC and Peacock. Zora Stephenson will serve as sideline reporter.

NBC Sports’ Week 4 USFL coverage begins Saturday with a North Division matchup starring the quarterback tandem of De’Andre Johnson and Luis Perez and the division-leading New Jersey Generals (2-1) against running back Garrett Groshek and the Pittsburgh Maulers (0-3) at 2:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Johnson passed for 130 yards and added 94 yards and a touchdown on the ground in the Generals’ 24-16 victory over the Philadelphia Stars. New Jersey rushed for 269 yards in the win. Safety Arnold Tarpley III (12 tackles) paced the Maulers defense last weekend.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) will call Saturday’s matinee matchup on Peacock with Corey Robinson reporting from the sidelines.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
4	Philadelphia at Michigan	Friday, 5/6	10 p.m.	FS1
4	New Jersey at Pittsburgh	Saturday, 5/7	2:30 p.m.	Peacock
4	Tampa Bay at Birmingham	Saturday, 5/7	7 p.m.	FOX
4	Houston at New Orleans	Sunday, 5/8	3 p.m.	NBC, Peacock
5	Michigan at Tampa Bay	Friday, 5/13	8 p.m.	USA Network
5	New Orleans at New Jersey	Saturday, 5/14	3 p.m.	FOX
5	Birmingham at Philadelphia	Sunday, 5/15	Noon	NBC, Peacock
5	Pittsburgh at Houston	Sunday, 5/15	4 p.m.	FOX

 

WEEK 6 (May 21-22)

Houston Gamblers at New Jersey Generals

Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Orleans Breakers

Tampa Bay Bandits at Philadelphia Stars

 

WEEK 7 (May 28-29)

Birmingham Stallions at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Jersey Generals at Tampa Bay Bandits

New Orleans Breakers at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Houston Gamblers

 

WEEK 8 (June 3-5)

Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Jersey Generals

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

 

–NBC SPORTS–

QB Shea Patterson & Michigan Panthers Face QB Josh Love & Pittsburgh Maulers at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network This Sunday

Week 3 Concludes This Sunday with Passing Leader Bryan Scott & Philadelphia Stars vs. QB Tandem Luis Perez and De’Andre Johnson & New Jersey Generals at 8 p.m. ET – Marking First USFL Game to Stream Exclusively on Peacock

NBC Sports and FOX Sports to Present All 43 USFL Games Live During Inaugural Season

STAMFORD, Conn., – April 27, 2022 – Following a second weekend highlighted by three one-score games, USFL Week 3 features quarterback Shea Patterson and the Michigan Panthers against quarterback Josh Love and the Pittsburgh Maulers in a North Division showdown from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network.

The Panthers and Maulers both look to earn their first USFL wins. The Panthers fell to the New Jersey Generals 10-6 last Friday, with their points coming on running back Cameron Scarlett’s first touchdown of the season. The Maulers lost by a touchdown to the Philadelphia Stars 30-23 on Saturday with Love throwing for 236 yards and two touchdowns. Maulers wide receiver Bailey Gaither leads the USFL in receiving with 159 yards.

Jac Collinsworth will handle Sunday’s play-by-play commentary on USA Network alongside former Dallas Cowboys head coach and NFL quarterback Jason Garrett as analyst. Corey Robinson will serve as sideline reporter and Sara Perlman will anchor halftime coverage.

Week 3 concludes Sunday in primetime with the first USFL game to stream exclusively on Peacock as league passing leader Bryan Scott and the Philadelphia Stars face the quarterback tandem of Luis Perez and De’Andre Johnson and the New Jersey Generals at 8 p.m. ET.

Scott threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns in the Stars’ 30-23 victory over the Maulers and leads the USFL in passing yards (474) and touchdowns (four). Running back Darius Victor totaled 40 rushing yards and the go-ahead touchdown for the Generals in their 10-6 win over the Panthers.

Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and former NFL fullback Michael Robinson (analyst) will call Sunday’s primetime matchup on Peacock with Corey Robinson on the sidelines and Sara Perlman anchoring halftime coverage.

NBC Sports and FOX Sports, the USFL’s official media partners, will combine to present all 43 games live this inaugural season. For the 2022 USFL season, NBC Sports will present 22 games on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), which will also stream all games broadcast on NBC. FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of 2022.

2022 USFL TELEVISION SCHEDULE

(Schedule subject to change)

WEEK	MATCHUP	DATE	TIME (ET)	PLATFORM
3	Tampa Bay at Houston	Saturday, 4/30	4 p.m.	FOX
3	Birmingham at New Orleans	Saturday, 4/30	8 p.m.	FOX
3	Pittsburgh at Michigan	Sunday, 5/1	2:30 p.m.	USA Network
3	New Jersey at Philadelphia	Sunday, 5/1	8 p.m.	Peacock
4	Philadelphia at Michigan	Friday, 5/6	10 p.m.	FS1
4	New Jersey at Pittsburgh	Saturday, 5/7	2:30 p.m.	Peacock
4	Tampa Bay at Birmingham	Saturday, 5/7	7 p.m.	FOX
4	Houston at New Orleans	Sunday, 5/8	3 p.m.	NBC, Peacock

 

WEEK 5 (May 13-15)

Birmingham Stallions at Philadelphia Stars

Michigan Panthers at Tampa Bay Bandits

New Orleans Breakers at New Jersey Generals

Pittsburgh Maulers at Houston Gamblers

 

WEEK 6 (May 21-22)

Houston Gamblers at New Jersey Generals

Michigan Panthers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Orleans Breakers

Tampa Bay Bandits at Philadelphia Stars

 

WEEK 7 (May 28-29)

Birmingham Stallions at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Jersey Generals at Tampa Bay Bandits

New Orleans Breakers at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Houston Gamblers

 

WEEK 8 (June 3-5)

Houston Gamblers at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Philadelphia Stars

New Orleans Breakers at Birmingham Stallions

Pittsburgh Maulers at New Jersey Generals

 

WEEK 9 (June 11-12)

Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions

New Jersey Generals at Michigan Panthers

Philadelphia Stars at Pittsburgh Maulers

Tampa Bay Bandits at New Orleans Breakers

 

WEEK 10 (June 18-19)

Birmingham Stallions at Tampa Bay Bandits

Michigan Panthers at Pittsburgh Maulers

New Orleans Breakers at Houston Gamblers

Philadelphia Stars at New Jersey Generals

 

–NBC SPORTS–