Daily News | Stars fall short against Birmingham Stallions in the USFL Championship, 33-30
The Birmingham Stallions defeated the Stars 33-30 in the USFL Championship in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Sunday.
Backup quarterback Case Cookus, who took over last month for injured starter Bryan Scott, led the Stars in the USFL’s inaugural playoffs. He threw for 222 yards and completed three touchdowns against the Stallions. The former Northern Arizona quarterback was carted off in the fourth quarter after a hit from behind. Former Mississippi State quarterback KJ Costello took over under center.
Heading into half time, the Stallions led 20-9. Birmingham quarterback Ja’Mar Smith, a graduate of Louisiana Tech, completed two touchdown passes, advancing on the Stars’ defenses flaws, such as miscommunication on coverage, which left Stallions receivers in open space.Defensive miscues, including a facemask and false start, put Birmingham first and goal at the end of the second quarter. The Stallions had a 11-point lead after settling for a field goal to end the half.
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