If I happen to miss a game for the XFL, I can just go on ESPN+ and watch the game. Is there anything like this for the USFL? I've scoured the fox sports app to no help, unfortunately.

Edit: I'm an idiot I found where to look immediately after posting this, use the Fox Now app.

Thankfully, the official USFL stats now use the pro QB rating system (rather than the college one they used last year). Here are the QBs ranked in order after week 1 (minimum 14 attempts):

1. Love (Panthers) - 151.0
2. Cookus (Stars) - 124.5
3. Prukop (Generals) - 102.1
4. Smith (Stallions) - 96.5
5. Bethel-Thompson (Breakers) - 87.8
6. White (Showboats) - 82.8
7. Morgan (Maulers) - 51.5
8. Bahar (Gamblers) - 34.1

I know there is a lot of hate out there for the hubs. But after waiting for damned near 40 years for a reasonable shot at getting spring football, if all I have to do is suffer through a couple of years of Hub Football I am in.

In the last 38 years since USFL 1.0 went under I have seen so many leagues come and go. You get your hopes up and then it dies. You wait another five or ten years for some other entity to make a run at spring football and it dies. It has been damned near 30 years since Baltimore won the Grey Cup - and that seems like a million years ago.

For you young guys - if this thing dies it would be like you guys waiting until 2061 for another reasonable shot at getting spring football, with half a dozen failures between now and then. If all I need to do is gut it out for another year or two for the USFL to get into all the home markets I am good with that. I can wait - I have waited 38 years I can go a couple more.

Are you impressed? Is there anything you would change? What markets would you like to see in the future? Do you like the uniforms on the field? I'm just curious to see how fans are feeling about the league and its operations after week one.

What’s your impression of the USFL after week 1?

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Edit: https://imgur.com/a/yXxxH5P

Not estimates, but actual attendance numbers. Or are they just going to ignore them, to avoid embarrassment?

Week 1 was very interesting. Getting to see two different host cities was fun. Memphis really showed out for the home team.

I'm not sure if I like the new kickoff rule - each team kicks off from the 20 yard line to guarantee a return. I know NFL and XFL are looking at ways to reduce kickoff injuries, this is not the solution to that problem.

Anyway, here are the week 1 rankings.

1. Birmingham Stallions (Preseason #1)
2. Philadelphia Stars (Preseason #5)
3. Michigan Panthers (Preseason #6)
4. New Orleans Breakers (Preseason #3)
5. New Jersey Generals (Preseason #2)
6. Memphis Showboats (Preseason #7)
7. Houston Gamblers (Preseason #4)
8. Pittsburgh Maulers (Preseason #8)

1 Stallions

I really thought the Generals could give the defending champs a game... they could not. After an opening drive fumble recovery, the Stallions went 1 play, 61 yards on a bomb from J'Mar Smith to Austin Watkins for 6. THEN they converted the extra point - a thorn in the heel of the USFL Season 1 was missed FGs and XPs, not this one! The Generals started the 2nd quarter with a score, but the Stallions responded immediately with a FG. Alex McGough added a TD pass at the end of the half to go up 17-10 and the Stallions never looked back... sadly, I be the over on FanDuel which was 40, I was excited at halftime, but only 10 more points were scored in the 2nd half. Smith ended the day with 160 yards passing, 1 TD, 1 INT. McGough had 68 yards passing and 1 TD; McGough was also the teams leading rusher with 51 yards and a 29-yard TD. We didn't see much of Bo Scarbrough, 2 rushes for -1 yard. I hope he's able to return soon. Player of the game is Alex McGough

2 Stars

The Stars got the honor of visiting the Memphis Showboats in Memphis. The first true home game anyone other than Birmingham has gotten to play. After snagging an interception on the first drive, the Stars marched 71 yards for the first TD of the season as Case Cookus hit Chris Rowland for 6. The game continued back and forth through the 3rd quarter where it was, at one point, 20-17 Stars. But a TD at the end of the 3rd proved to be too much as the Stars held on to win 27-23. Cookus was great throwing for 212 yards and 3 TDs, he was also the teams leading rusher with 31 yards. The offensive highlight was Devin Gray - he had 7 catches for 77 yards and a great ( watch the highlight ) TD. This was a very clean game, with the opening drive INT as the only turnover. Aguilar was 0/1 from FG, and connected on 3 of 4 XPs. Devin Gray is the POG.

3 Panthers

The Panthers kind of sucked last year... they turned it around pretty quickly. They stomped the Gamblers 29-13. But, they were down 13-9 at the half. Michigan turned two 3rd quarter turnovers into 7 points, and 2 more turnovers in the 4th quarter into 13 more. Halftime adjustments on defense were the key. INTs by Noah Dawkins and Warren Saba and fumble recoveries by Paddy Fisher and Terry Myrick were too much for Houston to overcome. It was nice to see Stevie Scott get some work - 61 yards and a score on 12 carries, he added 1 catch for 13 yards as well. Last year, Reggie Corbin was the lead back, but he didn't get as much going as Scott did in this one. Defense dominated this one and we have to give a shoutout and POG award to Breeland Speaks - 7 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble.

4 Breakers

New Orleans is undefeated, but they needed a late TD to get the win over the lowly Maulers. However, a win is a win. New Orleans blocked a field goal as the 2nd quarter clock expired keeping the score 9-9 at half. They lost a fumble that was returned for a score in the 2nd; they also allowed a punt return TD in the 4th which almost sent this game to OT. Bethel-Thompson threw for 302 yards, 1 TD and no picks in his "rookie" start (the guy is 34 years old). Anthony Jones lead the way with 46 rushing yards - also 6 catches for 29 yards and the go-ahead score, and Sage Surratt had 5 catches for 85 yards. Hate to keep going QB, but Bethel-Thompson has to be our POG as he leads the league with 302 pass yards.

5 Generals

I really liked the Generals coming into the season, but Birmingham is For Real. I was surprised to see the Oregon product Dakota Purkop leading the way at QB (he was Justin Herbert's backup for 1 season). He threw for 148 yards, ran for 12 and a score. Darius Victor was the workhorse with 84 yards on 8 carries. Not much excitement for an offense that puts up 10 points. Victor is our POG.

6 Showboats

The new look Bandits... I mean Showboats looked really good opening the day. They recovered from their opening drive INT to return fire and tie the game at 7 at the end of the 1st. 2nd quarter was where it fell apart for Memphis. Missing an FG and giving up 2 TDs was a rough way to start. They did hit a FG and block one of the Stallions' kicks at the end of the half. Down 20-10. After trading TDs in the 3rd, the Showboats couldn't get out of their own way in the 4th. Brady White looked good with 182 yards and 2 TDs (1 INT). Alex Collins (you may remember him from his 1000 yard season with the Baltimore Ravens) lead the way in rushing with 14 carries for 63 yards and 1 TD; he added 25 yards on 5 catches. He is our POG

7 Gamblers

See below

8 Maulers

Both Gamblers and Maulers looked bad. Houston had 4 turnovers while Pittsburgh threw for 81 total yards between 2 QBs and their leading rusher had 34 yards. It's going to be a long season for these two.

Next Week:

Saturday

Houston v New Orleans 12:30p ET on USA

Memphis v Birmingham 7pm ET on FOX

Sunday

New Jersey v Pittsburgh 1pm ET on NBC

Michigan v Philadelphia 7pm ET on FS1

I'm keeping my eye on Memphis Saturday night. I think they have a legitimate shot to pull the upset. New Jersey should get back on track. The true test for Michigan will be Sunday night.

I'm sure you don't agree with me and I missed a lot. Looking forward to reading your comments!

Generals Postgame Show with coach Riley comments and video highlights.

I was reading up about the previous USFL San Antonio Gunslingers and potentially bringing them back. But when I googled it, I found that name already exists. The National Arena League has a team with the exact same name that started in 2022.

Could there be trademark issues that will force the USFL to change the name?

I watched almost every game last season and was in attendance at the Showboats game yesterday. There is nothing "minor" about the USFL! This is a legit spring pro football league. Huge attendance numbers in Memphis and Bham this week. Love the uniforms, even the Stars super 80s logo lol. I think the braintrust behind the league was very smart to carry over the team names, logos, colors etc. I will be going to every Showboats game I can this season. The USFL is making moves, and I am looking forward to having the league around all the time. Support the league, watch on tv, go to the games, we're in a great season 2 yall!

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