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Published on June 18, 2024
Birmingham Stallions Clinch UFL Championship With Commanding 25-0 Victory Over San Antonio BrahmasSource: Google Street View

In a decisive showdown that saw the San Antonio Brahmas face off against the Birmingham Stallions in the inaugural UFL Championship Game, it was Birmingham who emerged triumphant, blanking San Antonio in a staggering 25-0 victory. The Stallions' mastery over the game was on full display Sunday at The Dome at America’s Center, where they secured their third league title under head coach Skip Holtz, as detailed in the FOX San Antonio report.

Despite both teams showcasing rock-solid defenses in the first half, Birmingham broke the stalemate prior to halftime—a crucial juncture that, for all intent and purposes, set the trajectory for the remainder of the match. San Antonio's offensive struggle, contrasting with Birmingham's relentless charge, resulted in an unexpected blowout that squelched any hopes for a league upset. "We knew when we first got here in February that we wanted to be in this game," Birmingham quarterback Chase Garbers said, in a statement obtained by Express News.

The Stallions' offensive breakthrough came when running back Ricky Person Jr. tore through San Antonio's defenses with a commanding 44-yard gain, which teed up Adrian Martinez’s touchdown pass to Gary Jennings. This decisive series of plays, paired with successful two-point conversions, gave Birmingham an unassailable lead and underscored the Stallions’ dominance in the UFL. San Antonio’s chances further deteriorated with a crippling turnover early in the second half, as described by FOX San Antonio.

The Brahmas, despite their reputations as the league’s most resilient underdogs, faced a series of setbacks that culminated in their crushing championship defeat. The team’s lackluster 208 total offensive yards and multiple turnovers were uncharacteristic of their performance throughout the season. "I’m still proud of my guys. They were underdogs the whole season and fought all the through to get to the championship game,” coach Wade Phillips expressed, according to a Express News interview.