UFL's new kickoff: Why Jake Bates timed rise to Lions stardom perfectly
Kicker Jake Bates starred for the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL season. He broke into the league at just the right ...
How the UFL propelled Lions kicker Jake Bates to NFL success
But the Detroit Lions special teams coordinator didn't take long to find a clip. The kick happened at Ford Field, the home of ...
Nacua brothers come up clutch as Michigan Panthers open season with victory
Kai Nacua and Samson Nacua each scored a touchdown as the Panthers beat the Memphis Showboats, 26-12, on Sunday.
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Michigan Panthers back in action with eyes on the NFL
Kenny Willekes had a three-year, up-and-down run with the Minnesota Vikings after a standout career at Michigan State. His ...
Michigan Panthers back in action with eyes on the NFL; here are players to watch
The UFL season kicks off this week, with the Panthers opening Sunday at Memphis before their home opener April 4 at Ford Field.
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Notes: Jake Bates reflects on jump from UFL to NFL as Michigan Panthers open season Sunday
This is the second year of the UFL after the USFL and XFL merged to become one. Each league had eight teams for a total of 16 ...
Best UFL to NFL players: Brandon Aubrey, Jake Bates top success stories
Spring football has produced plenty of productive NFL players in recent seasons. Brandon Aubrey, Jake Bates and KaVontae ...
Michigan Panthers defense shows up in UFL opener against Memphis Showboats 26-12
The Michigan Panthers were victorious in Week 1 of the 2025 UFL season. The Panthers defeated the Memphis Showboats 26-12 in ...