MI Panthers

MI Panthers

Leagues Played
USFL 21 UFL 11
Links
Wikipedia

Results

UFL 06/08 19:00 2 [2] MI Panthers v BHM Stallions [1] L 18-31
UFL 06/01 18:00 10 [2] MI Panthers v BHM Stallions [1] L 19-20
UFL 05/26 18:30 9 [2] MI Panthers v HOU Roughnecks [3] W 26-22
UFL 05/18 20:00 8 [3] MEM Showboats v MI Panthers [2] W 18-24
UFL 05/12 16:00 7 [2] MI Panthers v DC Defenders [3] W 22-9
UFL 05/05 17:00 6 [4] ARL Renegades v MI Panthers [2] W 27-28
UFL 04/28 19:00 5 [2] MI Panthers v MEM Showboats [3] W 35-18
UFL 04/20 23:00 4 [2] MI Panthers v SA Brahmas [2] L 9-19
UFL 04/14 16:00 3 [4] HOU Roughnecks v MI Panthers [2] W 20-34
UFL 04/07 16:00 2 [2] BHM Stallions v MI Panthers [1] L 20-13
UFL 03/30 20:00 1 [1] STL BattleHawks v MI Panthers [2] W 16-18
USFL 06/25 00:00 2 [2] MI Panthers v PIT Maulers [1] L 27-31

The Michigan Panthers are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Panthers compete in the United Football League (UFL). The team is owned-and-operated by Dwayne Johnson's Alpha Acquico and Fox Corporation. The team plays its home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit, which also hosts the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

History

The Michigan Panthers were one of eight teams that were officially announced as a USFL franchise on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on November 22, 2021. On January 27, 2022, it was announced on The Herd with Colin Cowherd that former NFL Head coach Jeff Fisher was named the head coach and general manager of the Panthers.

The Panthers selected Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson with the first overall pick in the 2022 USFL draft. In the first two games of 2022, the Panthers lost to the Houston Gamblers and New Jersey Generals. On May 1, 2022, the team won their first ever game with a 24–0 win at Protective Stadium against the Pittsburgh Maulers. Losses resumed after that, the Panthers' only other win of the season was against the Maulers, a 33–21 with the winner assuming the rights to the first overall pick in the 2023 USFL draft.

In October, 2022, the Panthers hired Steve Kazor as general manager. After all eight USFL teams played their home games in Birmingham, Alabama, the Panthers moved to the state of Michigan in 2023, announcing Ford Field as their home stadium. On February 3, 2023, the USFL announced that Fisher had been replaced as head coach by Mike Nolan, citing only "personal reasons."

A game between the Panthers (left) and the Houston Roughnecks in Houston in 2024

In September 2023, Axios reported that the XFL was in advanced talks with the USFL to merge the two leagues prior to the start of their 2024 seasons. On September 28, 2023, the XFL and USFL announced their intent to merge with details surrounding the merger to be announced at a later date. The merger would also require regulatory approval. In October 2023 the XFL filed a trademark application for the name "United Football League". On November 30, 2023, Garcia announced via her Instagram page that the leagues had received regulatory approval for the merger and were finalizing plans for a "combined season" to begin March 30, 2024. The merger was made official on December 31, 2023.

The MI Panthers are a professional American football team based in the United States. Founded in [year], the team competes in the [league name] and has established itself as a powerhouse in the sport. Known for their aggressive playing style and strong defense, the MI Panthers have a loyal fan base that fills the stadium for every home game. The team's iconic black and blue colors and fierce panther logo have become synonymous with their winning tradition. With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, the MI Panthers are always a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. Whether they are playing at home or on the road, the MI Panthers always bring their A-game and strive for victory in every match.