The Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers have been waiting all day for Sunday night — minus the Carrie Underwood cameo, of course.
Round one of the USFL playoffs concludes with a matchup under the lights in Birmingham, featuring the league’s two best teams. Depending on how the action shakes out over the next week, this battle for the South Division championship might also double as the unofficial USFL title game, too.
The southern United States is a hotbed for football stars, so it comes as no surprise that this upstart league features its top teams in those regions. While we wait for the Crimson Tide to kick off their season in a few months, the Stallions have a chance to cement themselves in the hearts of the Alabama faithful — ironically by slowing down the USFL’s tide.
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New Orleans has come in waves this season, like any day at the beach. Their 4-0 start to the season was later met with a three-game losing streak, and then finally a three-game winning streak to close the regular season.
But the good news in New Orleans comes in the form of recent matchups against Birmingham. The Stallions might be playing in their home city, but the Breakers are one of two teams to figure out how to defeat them.
Each team has emerged with a win, but a look beneath the surface indicates a Breakers group that holds the edge in total yards, time of possession and total plays. Outside of the turnovers in Week 7, New Orleans has the recipe to win. It starts and ends with protecting the football.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Sunday’s USFL playoff game between the Stallions and Breakers. Follow along below.
Stallions vs. Breakers live score
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Stallions vs. Breakers updates, highlights from USFL playoff game
(All times Eastern)
7:02 p.m. — Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt will have the call on the Fox broadcast as the Stallions hope to continue their quest to become back-to-back champions.
7 p.m. — The two best teams in the USFL are ready to rock and roll in Birmingham. Kickoff is only moments away. Who will join the Maulers in Canton next week?
6:40 p.m. — Here’s a look at which players won’t be on the field today.
Today’s inactives vs the Breakers:
• Kyle Sloter QB
• Zaquandre White RB
• Michael Dereus WR
• Peyton Ramzy WR
• Matt Hankins WR
• Brody Buck LB
• Jojo Ozougwu DE
• Damon Lloyd MLB
• Ryan Pope T
• Darrion Daniels DE— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 25, 2023
Today’s inactives vs the Stallions:
• Aqeel Glass QB
• Zakoby McClain ILB
• Jovon Durante WR
• Sidney McCloud FS
• Saquan Hampton S
• Justin Cates DE
• Russell Baker T
• Richard West T
• Jared Scott TE
• Connor Christian DT— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) June 25, 2023
6:35 p.m. — It’s time to arrive, which means some fashion statements will be made. Some Stallions decided to go with a Savannah Bananas look before today’s action.
Ready to BREAK the BANK 🤑 pic.twitter.com/cKs2QXYjbM
— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) June 25, 2023
🔥 & dangerous pic.twitter.com/RhUpVGY4lF
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 25, 2023
6:25 p.m. — Birmingham is going with the home red jerseys for tonight’s game, which is always a good look.
South Division Championship threads 🤩 pic.twitter.com/T4k0xaDGyk
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 25, 2023
6:15 p.m. — With kickoff less than an hour away, here’s your chance to let the social media teams hype you up.
WAVE BREAKING. IT’S GAME DAY 🌊 pic.twitter.com/eJiixLDLHz
— New Orleans Breakers (@USFLBreakers) June 25, 2023
GAME DAY GIDDYS. LET’S GET IT ‼️ pic.twitter.com/P07rQWz4ny
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) June 25, 2023
Stallions vs. Breakers start time
- Date: Sunday, June 25
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
The USFL playoff matchup between the Stallions and Breakers will kick off at 7 p.m. ET from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
What channel is Stallions vs. Breakers on today?
Sunday’s USFL playoff action between the Stallions and Breakers will be broadcast on Fox.
Cord cutters can catch all the action on the Fox Sports App, FoxSports.com, or Fubo, which comes with a free trial for new subscribers.
MORE: What you need to know about the 2023 USFL playoff schedule
Division championships
Saturday, June 24
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV | Live stream |
| Pittsburgh Maulers 31, Michigan Panthers 27 | 8 p.m. | Canton | NBC | Peacock, Fubo |
Sunday, June 25
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV | Live stream |
| New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions | 7 p.m. | Birmingham | Fox | Fubo |
Saturday, July 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV | Live stream |
| Pittsburgh Maulers vs. TBD | 8 p.m. | Canton | NBC | Peacock, Fubo |
