The Birmingham Stallions (5-2) and St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) are set to face off in Week 8 of the United Football League (UFL) at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. This matchup features two of the league’s top teams battling for playoff positioning as the regular season nears its final stretch.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Birmingham Stallions (5-2, 2nd in USFL Conference)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
- Road Record: 2-1
- Points Per Game: 20.6
- Key Players:
- Case Cookus (QB) – Has thrown for 347 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in three games.
- Ricky Person Jr. (RB) – Rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 38.0 yards per game.
- Deon Cain (WR) – Leads the team with 21 receptions for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2, 1st in XFL Conference)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 3-0
- Points Per Game: 21.4
- Key Players:
- Max Duggan (QB) – Has thrown for 453 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in six games.
- Jacob Saylors (RB) – Leads the team with 348 rushing yards and four touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
- Hakeem Butler (WR) – A deep threat, accumulating 160 yards and three touchdowns on four catches.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Stallions’ Strategy: Birmingham needs Cookus and Cain to establish a strong passing game while Person Jr. provides balance on the ground.
- Battlehawks’ Strategy: St. Louis must capitalize on their home-field advantage and rely on Duggan and Saylors to generate offensive momentum.
GAME ODDS
Birmingham Stallions 39.5
St. Louis Battlehawks – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
