Preview: The undefeated Birmingham Stallions (9-0) put their perfect season on the line Saturday when they travel to face the San Antonio Brahmas (6-2) at 2pm CT from the Alamodome.
Recent Form: Birmingham remained unbeaten with a 35-28 home win over Houston last week. QB Adrian Martinez accounted for 5 total TDs (3 passing, 2 rushing).
San Antonio clinched a playoff berth by beating Arlington 20-15 last Saturday. RB Anthony McFarland Jr. had 2 TD catches in his return from injury.
Players to Watch: Martinez has been stellar for the Stallions, throwing for 1,594 yards and 13 TDs while rushing for 237 yards and 5 scores.
The Brahmas’ balanced attack features QB Quinten Dormady (1,673 pass yds, 10 TDs), McFarland (414 rush yds, 5 TDs) and WR Latimer (39 recs, 551 yds, 2 TDs).
Playoff Implications: Birmingham is looking to wrap up an undefeated regular season and the XFL’s #1 overall seed. San Antonio can potentially clinch home-field for the conference title game.
Broadcast Info: Kickoff is at 2pm CT on Saturday with the game being televised nationally on ABC. It can also be heard on ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM Radio.






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