A former Nebraska quarterback has been named the inaugural MVP of the United Football League. Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions was named the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player on Monday.
Martinez finished the regular season third in passing with 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns. He led the league in rushing with 528 yards and added three rushing touchdowns.
The quarterback played four seasons at Nebraska, from 2018-21, before transferring to Kansas State to finish his career. While in college, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.
Martinez and the Stallions will face the San Antonio Brahmas in the inaugural UFL Championship Game at 4:00 p.m. CT Sunday at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.