USFL Championship: Stallions hold off Stars in thriller for title

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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 on Sunday night over the Philadelphia Stars, 33-30.

McGough was thrust into the game after J’Mar Smith was dealing with cramps. He threw an interception early in the fourth quarter and was clearly frustrated on the sidelines. Birmingham coach Skip Holtz assured McGough they were going to win the game.

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Victor Bolden Jr. #7 of the Birmingham Stallions runs with the ball on a kickoff return during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL Championship game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on July 03, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Patrick Smith/USFL/Getty Images)

On the next drive, McGough had the go-ahead touchdown pass to Bolden.

McGough finished the game 7-for-10 with 77 passing yards, 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-yarder 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 03, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. (Patrick Smith/USFL/Getty Images)

Bolden, an All-USFL selection at wide receiver and special teams, was named the MVP of the championship game.

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