Alex McGough was dazzling, throwing 4 touchdown passes on Saturday, as the Birmingham Stallions downed the Pittsburgh Maulers, 28-12, for the USFL Championship.
MONEY SHOT! 💸 @McgoughAlex @cainera1_ ONCE MORE FOR THE TD!
🎥: @nbc & @peacock pic.twitter.com/wQKQGDGIZb
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) July 2, 2023
McGough was not named MVP of the game despite his performance as the Stallions won their second straight USFL title.
The honor went to wide receiver Deon Cain, who caught 4 passes for 70 yards, with 3 going for touchdowns.
OOPS! We did it again! 😏 🏆 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OsEvXaSnr9
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) July 2, 2023
The loss ended Pittsburgh’s hopes of a miracle title. The Maulers were 2-6 before putting together a late-season streak to gain the playoffs and championship game.
Coach Skip Holtz’ Stallions are 21-3 over the two seasons for the new USFL.
BACK-TO-BACK! 🙌 🏆
Your 2023 @USFL Champions! 🐎 pic.twitter.com/EGn6lroIei
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) July 2, 2023
Holtz’ dad, former college and NFL coach Lou Holtz, was in attendance at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, OH.
Lou Holtz in the house! 🔥
Skip Holtz's dad is in attendance at the USFL Championship game supporting Coach Holtz and the @USFLStallions. pic.twitter.com/1YDVnwKnpo
— USFL (@USFL) July 2, 2023