High-Powered Offenses Set to Clash for UFL Championship
June 11, 2025 - United Football League (UFL) News Release
The United Football League will crown a new champion this Saturday, as the DC Defenders and Michigan Panthers bring the league's top offenses into The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.
DC returns to the Championship with unfinished business after reaching the title game but falling short in 2023. Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu heads the most proficient passing offense in the UFL, as the Defenders lead the league in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. DC brings a league-high seven All-UFL selections into Saturday night's championship showdown.
The Michigan Panthers boast six All-UFL selections of their own, led by Offensive Player of the Year Bryce Perkins and Special Teams Player of the Year Kedrick Whitehead Jr. The Panthers commanded the top scoring offense in the UFL, led by running back Toa Taua's nine rushing touchdowns. While their ground game found great success, their stout defense ensured that other teams did not. Michigan's rush defense was the best in the league.
The quarterback duel between Ta'amu and Perkins will feature several standout receivers. DC's Chris Rowland was All-UFL as both a wide receiver and a return specialist, and was second in the league in receiving yards trailing only Michigan's Siaosi Mariner. Defenders receiver Cornell Powell and Panthers wideout Malik Turner were also in the top 10, while Powell led the league in receiving touchdowns and Turner tied for third. Both teams benefited from stellar offensive lines that surrendered the fewest sacks in the league.
Will the Panthers win their first championship since 1983 or can the Defenders capture their elusive first title?
Championship coverage begins at 8 PM ET on ABC this Saturday!
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