Last year, Matt Corral was highly regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects for the NFL draft. Now, he is leading the Birmingham Stallions to a road victory in the first game of the UFL season. The Stallions, who won the USFL championship in 2023, defeated Arlington Renegades with a score of 27-14.
Corral, who was a third-round draft pick by Carolina Panthers in 2022, had a solid performance in the game. He completed 12 out of 21 passes for 201 yards, including one touchdown pass and one interception. Additionally, he contributed 25 rushing yards on four carries to help secure victory.
Despite trailing Arlington 11-3 until the end of the second quarter, Corral connected with receiver Deon Cain for a 39-yard touchdown pass to shift momentum in favor of the Stallions. Birmingham managed to pull away in the second half and finished with an impressive total of 409 yards from scrimmage compared to Arlington’s 262 yards.
Looking ahead, the Stallions will face Michigan Panthers next time while Renegades will play Battlehawks in St. Louis. This win sets a strong tone for Birmingham as they look forward to continuing their success in UFL season.
The UFL (United States Football League) is an upstart league that was established earlier this year after merging with XFL (Xtreme Football League) and AAF (All American Football League). The league has already garnered attention due to its unique format and innovative rules that make it stand out from traditional American football leagues.
One of those rules is that instead of two teams playing each other once per season like most leagues do, each team will face every other team twice during regular season.
Another rule is that all games are played on artificial turf fields and all stadiums have been designed specifically for UFL games.
In addition to these rules changes, UFL has also introduced new technology such as smart helmets that can track players’ health data and alert trainers if there are any potential injuries.
Overall, Matt Corral’s success in his first game as a starter for Birmingham Stallions has set a positive tone for both him and his teammates as they embark on their journey through this exciting new league.
