Five things to watch for in Week 4 of the 2025 UFL season

Just call Bryce Perkins the touchdown maker.

Through three games, the Michigan Panthers' dual-threat quarterback is responsible for five touchdowns (three rushing and two passing). Perkins has completed 69% of his passes for 488 yards and rushed for 74 more. His ability to make things happen in the air and on the ground is one of the main reasons the Panthers are one of the top teams to beat in the UFL heading into Week 4.

"Bryce’s energy is really good," Michigan head coach Mike Nolan said. "He still tries to hurdle everybody, but he did fall forward for a couple extra yards."

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Perkins subbed in for injured starting quarterback Danny Etling — he had to leave the game after taking a big hit — early in Michigan's game last week. With Etling (concussion) inactive for this week, Perkins takes over for good as Michigan’s full-time starter. Perkins earned UFL Offensive Player of the Week honors for his play in the Panthers' win over the San Antonio Brahmas in Week 3. 

While at times a little reckless, the Panthers (2-1) will continue to ride Perkins’ relentless energy as they host the Memphis Showboats (0-3) in Week 4's opening game on Friday night (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Saturday features a doubleheader, starting with the Arlington Renegades (2-1) hosting the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) at Choctaw Stadium (12:30 p.m. ET) and followed by the defending champion Birmingham Stallions (2-1) hitting the road to take on the Houston Roughnecks (1-2) at TDECU Stadium (7 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Closing out the weekend, the DC Defenders — the league’s lone remaining undefeated team — host the Brahmas, who are