The USFL kicked off its 2022 season at Protective Stadium Saturday night between the New Jersey Generals (0-1) and the Birmingham Stallions (1-0). This is the first time since 1985 that the USFL played a game.
Birmingham quarterback Alex McGough went 5/10 for 55 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and three carries for nine yards. Meanwhile, backup quarterback J’Mar Smith went 11/21 for 156 yards, one touchdown, three carries for 13 yards, and one touchdown.
Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Osirus Mitchell and tight end Cary Angeline combined for seven catches for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
For New Jersey, quarterback Luis Perez went 13/18 for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Generals’ backup quarterback De’Andre Johnson was 3/8 for 59 yards, 12 carries for 98 yards, and one touchdown. Generals’ kicker Nick Rose was 1/3, including a 47-yard field goal.
Next Friday, the New Jersey Generals battle the Michigan Panthers at 8 pm on USA Network, while the Birmingham Stallions play the Houston Gamblers next Saturday at 7 pm on FS1. Tickets for those games can be purchased thanks to our friends at StubHub.
