Birmingham Stallions quarterback Alex McGough threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Victor Bolden Jr. late in the game and linebacker Scooby Wright III had a Pick Six to seal the USFL Championship Sunday night over the Philadelphia Stars, 33-30. McGough entered the game after J’Mar Smith was dealing with cramps. He threw an interception early in the fourth quarter and was visibly frustrated on the sideline. Birmingham manager Skip Holtz assured McGough that they would win the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Victor Bolden Jr. #7 of the Birmingham Stallions runs with the ball on a punt return during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL Championship game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on July 3, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Patrick Smith/USFL/Getty Images) On the next drive, McGough threw a touchdown pass to Bolden. McGough finished the game 7-for-10 with 77 yards passing, a touchdown pass and an interception. Smith was 10-for-18 with 131 passing yards and a touchdown. Bo Scarborough rushed for 135 yards on 13 carries with a score. He broke a 70 during the game. Marlon Williams led Birmingham with seven catches for 105 yards and a score. Bolden had six catches for 64 yards and the score. Bo Scarbrough #25 of the Birmingham Stallions poses with the Birmingham Stallions mascot after defeating the Philadelphia Stars 33-30 to win the USFL Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on July 3, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Patrick Smith/USFL/Getty Images) Bolden, an All-USFL selection at wide receiver and special teams, was named MVP of the championship game. USFL STARS SQUARING OFF IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME “THANK YOU” FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP Philadelphia Stars quarterback Case Koukos, left, is pressured by Birmingham Stallions inside linebacker Scooby Wright during the first half of a USFL championship football game, Sunday, July. 3, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer) Wright had three tackles in the win. DeMarquis Gates led the team with nine tackles and two passes defensed. Philadelphia was down 20-9 at halftime, but Case Cookus was able to lead a furious comeback. In the third quarter, he threw a second touchdown pass to Jordan Suell to tie the game at five points. On their first drive of the fourth quarter, Cookus had a touchdown pass to Devin Gray. Suell would score the two-point conversion and the Stars would go up 26-23. However, Koukos was going down with a broken fibula and was coming off the field. Backup KJ Costello came in and led the team in scoring late in the game, but couldn’t do enough to get Philadelphia to the championship. Birmingham Stallions quarterback J’Mar Smith throws a pass during the first half of a USFL football game against the Philadelphia Stars for the league championship, Sunday, July. 3, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer) After all, it was Birmingham night. The league puts a cap on the USFL’s inaugural season. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Stallions were the best team in the USFL all season, finishing the year 9-1 and winning the South Division. The team had to beat the New Orleans Breakers to get into the championship game. Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to [email protected]
