Stallions vs. Breakers live score, updates, highlights from USFL playoff game
The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers have been waiting all day for Sunday night – without Carrie Underwood’s cameo, of course.
The first round of the USFL playoffs concludes with a duel under the lights in Birmingham, featuring the top two teams in the league. Depending on how the action unfolds over the next week, this South Division championship fight could also serve as an unofficial USFL title game.
The southern United States is a hotbed of soccer stars, so it’s no surprise that this burgeoning league has its best teams in these regions. As we wait for the Crimson Tide to start their season in a few months, the Stallions have a chance to cement themselves in the hearts of Alabama fans — ironically by slowing the USFL’s recovery.
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New Orleans has waves this season, like any day at the beach. Their 4-0 start to the season was later matched by a three-game losing streak and then a three-game winning streak to wrap up the regular season.
But the good news in New Orleans is the recent clashes against Birmingham. The Stallions may be playing in their hometown, but the Breakers are one of two teams figuring out how to defeat them.
Every team has emerged victorious, but looking beneath the surface shows that a Breakers group has the edge in total yards, possession time, and total plays. Week 7 sales aside, New Orleans has the recipe for victory. It starts and ends with protecting football.
Sporting News follows live updates and highlights from Sunday’s USFL playoff game between the Stallions and Breakers. Follow the instructions below.
Stallions vs Breakers live score
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Stallions vs. Breakers updates, highlights from USFL playoff game
(All times East)
7:49 p.m. — The ride ends quietly for the Breakers, who are forced to punte. McGough and the Stallions get back to work.
End of first quarter: Stallions 9, Breakers 7
7:44 p.m. — We’ve reached the end of the first quarter and the Stallions have a two-point lead. It was a fun 15 minutes in Birmingham.
7:42 p.m. — Almost caught! Bethel-Thompson didn’t see the linebackers lurking over center but got away with it when the ball hit the turf.
Stallions 9, Breaker 7
7:37 p.m. – LANDING! McGough finds Sternberger again and he goes into the end zone giving Birmingham the lead again. However, Aubrey misses the extra point – his first of the season – leaving the lead just two.
7:33 pm — McGough connects with his tight end Jace Sternbeger to create a big lead and turn the field around. Birmingham are already in the red zone after a big run by CJ Marable.
7:32 pm — Trip #2 starts to Birmingham. Can they react after their inaugural campaign falters?
Breaker 7, Stallions 3
19:29 — LANDING! Bethel-Thompson finds Jonathan Adams in the end zone for the Breakers TD. That was an impressive response after reunification.
7:28 p.m. – And there’s the deep shot! Bethel-Thompson fires a shot on the touchline to set up the first ball and score New Orleans’ goal.
7:26 p.m. – The Breakers have been successful in the running game so far, already siding with the Stallions. At some point, when Birmingham’s safety comes into play, New Orleans should have plenty of opportunities for a long-range shot.
Stallions 3, Breakers 0
7:19 p.m. — Birmingham gets a nice first possession from quarterback Alex McGough, but the drive falters and they settle for three. Brandon Aubrey smashes the ball through from 41 yards out and gives the Stallions an early lead.
7:16 pm — INTERCEPTED! A promising opening attack by the Breakers ends in disaster when Bethel-Thompson’s receiver slips and the ball lands in the hands of Brian Allen. He has a good return from play and sets the Stallions up for their first possession.
7:13 p.m. — McLeod Bethel-Thompson leads his Breakers offense onto the field and we’re officially on our way.
7:11 p.m. — New Orleans won the toss and chooses to receive. It’s playoff football time in Birmingham!
19:08 — It seems that a much better audience is available for today’s game. Most of them wear red – a sign that playing in the team’s home market is good for business.
19:02 — Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt will make the decision on the Fox broadcast as the Stallions hope to continue their quest for the title back-to-back.
19 o’clock – The USFL’s top two teams are ready to rock in Birmingham. The kick-off is only a few moments away. Who will join the Maulers in Canton next week?
6:40 p.m. — Here you can see which players will not be on the pitch today.
6:35 p.m. — It’s time to arrive, which means making some fashion statements. A few studs opted for a Savannah Bananas look ahead of today’s promotion.
6:25 p.m. — Birmingham wear the red home kit for tonight’s game, which always looks good.
6:15 p.m. — With kick-off less than an hour away, here’s your chance to get wowed by the social media teams.
Stallions vs Breakers start time
- Date: Sunday June 25th
- Begin: 7 p.m. ET
The USFL playoff matchup between the Stallions and Breakers begins at 7:00 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
What channel is Stallions vs Breakers on today?
Sunday’s USFL playoff action between the Stallions and Breakers will be broadcast on Fox.
Cable cutters can follow all the action via the Fox Sports App, FoxSports.com or Fubo, where new subscribers get a free trial.
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Division Championships
Saturday June 24th
| Match | time (ET) | Location | TV | Live broadcast |
| Pittsburgh Mauler’s 31, Michigan Panthers 27 | 8 p.m | Canton | NBC | Peacock, Fubo |
Sunday June 25th
| Match | time (ET) | Location | TV | Live broadcast |
| New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions | 19 o’clock | Birmingham | Fox | fubo |
Saturday July 1st
| Match | time (ET) | Location | TV | Live broadcast |
| Pittsburgh Maulers vs. TBD | 8 p.m | Canton | NBC | Peacock, Fubo |