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After eight tries, the Michigan Panthers finally got over the hump and defeated the Birmingham Stallions 44-29 to win their first USFL Conference championship and punch their ticket to the UFL championship game.

Photos from the Michigan Panthers vs. Birmingham Stallions game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday, June 8, 2025.