The Stallions could pull away late in the fourth quarter and clinch a spot in the Championship despite the Breakers scoring on their first drive of the game and both teams scoring 28 points in the second quarter alone.
With a passing score, a rushing touchdown, a kick return touchdown, two interceptions, and a touchdown from their defense, the Stallions and head coach Skip Holtz had success on all four corners of the field. Former NFL head coach and broadcaster Jason Garrett praised quarterback J'Mar Smith's performance, calling it "MVP" and "Championship" caliber.
Kyle Sloter, the quarterback for New Orleans, passed for 327 yards, one score, and two picks. On 40 attempts, he completed 22 of the passes. Sal Canella, a tight end, connected with Sloter all night, producing 154 yards on 12 receptions.
Birmingham will take on Bart Andrus and the Philadelphia Stars in the inaugural USFL Championship on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Fox.
New Orleans Breakers 17, Birmingham Stallions 31: the final score.
First-quarter, 7:33 (Breakers): J.Ellis gained 1 yard on a sprint to the BHAM end zone. For 1 yard, J.Ellis scored a touchdown.
(Stallions) Second-quarter, 14:55: J.Smith completes a long right pass to NO 23. O. Mitchell made a catch at NO 23. a 23-yard gain. O.Mitchell kicks it in from 23 yards out.
K.Sloter's pass was intercepted at the BHAM 29 at 12:05 in the second quarter (Stallions). D. Gates made an interception at BHAM 29. D.Gates scores from 71 yards out.
At 1:15 in the second quarter (Breakers), K.Sloter completes a pass to BHAM 35. J. Ellis made a catch at BHAM 35. a 35-yard gain. Thirty-five yards for a touchdown by J.Ellis.
T. Bertolet makes a 65-yard field goal from the NO 25 to the BHAM 10 at 1:06 in the second quarter (Stallions). V.Bolden returns the kickoff. Ninety yards from V. Bolden, TOUCHDOWN.
(Stallions) Second-quarter, 0:33: K.Sloter short left pass INTERCEPTED at BHAM 33. T. Hayes made the interception at BHAM 33. by L. Morris at the BHAM 40.
Third-quarter, 4:39 (Breakers): T.Bertolet's attempt at a 23-yard field goal is successful.
Fourth-quarter, 12:07 (Stallions): B. Aubrey's effort from 38 yards out is successful.
4th quarter, 0:45 (Stallions): J.Smith gained 2 yards by running up the middle to the NO End Zone. J. Smith gains 2 yards and scores.
J'Mar Smith, the quarterback, gains two yards up the middle to seal the victory at 10:49 p.m. ET.
Kyle Sloter tries to go down the field and score before halftime, but he is intercepted for the second time that night at 9:28 p.m. ET.
Victor Bolden Jr. takes the kickoff to the house at 9:22 ET, and the Stallions immediately respond!
On fourth down, the Breakers decide to go for it at 9:19 p.m. ET. Jordan Ellis snags the pass and rushes the ball 35 yards to the end zone!
Sal Cannella makes the catch at 9:09 p.m. ET but fails to stretch for the first down. The breakers regain possession of the ball by falling back on it.
Demarquis Gates intercepts Kyle Sloter's pass at 8:47 p.m. ET and brings it back for a pick-six.
J'Mar Smith and Osirus Mitchell connect at 8:39 p.m. ET to give the Stallions their first evening points!
Osirus Mitchell makes a terrific high-point catch at 8:30 p.m. ET, and the Stallions complete a third down.
The Breakers scored on their opening trip down the field at 8:23 p.m. ET, thanks to Jordan Ellis finding the end zone!
At 8:19 p.m. ET, quarterback Kyle Sloter completes a deft pass to advance the chains and continue the drive.
Taywan Taylor makes a stunning one-handed catch at 8:15 p.m. ET to haul in the 27-yard gain!
7:45 p.m. ET: Tonight's 2022 USFL Playoff matchup has the 9-1 Birmingham Stallions taking on the New Orleans Breakers!
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