How to Watch Michigan Panthers vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream – UFL Playoffs

Updated Jun. 14, 2025 5:02 p.m. ET

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The DC Defenders (6-4) will try to hit on the road and win in the playoffs against the Michigan Panthers (6-4) in the UFL Divisional round on June 14 at The Dome at America's Center, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.

Last time out, the Panthers defeated the Birmingham Stallions, 44-29. The Defenders picked up a 36-18 win last time out against the Battlehawks.

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How to Watch Panthers vs. Defenders

Game Day: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: Watch on ABC

Learn more about the Michigan Panthers vs. the DC Defenders on FOX Sports!

Panthers vs. Defenders: Head-to-Head

Against DC, Michigan has tallied two wins over the past two matchups.
In those games, the Panthers have a 2-0 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion.
Michigan has scored 60 points in the last two matchups while only allowing 23 to DC

Panthers' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
3/30/2025	at Memphis	W 26-12	ESPN
4/4/2025	Birmingham	L 21-12	FOX
4/13/2025	San Antonio	W 26-23	ABC
4/18/2025	Memphis	W 27-9	FOX
4/26/2025	at St. Louis	L 32-27	ESPN
5/4/2025	DC	W 38-14	ESPN
5/10/2025	at Arlington	W 25-24	FOX
5/17/2025	at Houston	W 30-18	FOX
5/24/2025	at Birmingham	L 26-22	ABC
5/31/2025	Houston	L 19-12	ESPN
6/8/2025	at Birmingham	W 44-29	ABC
6/14/2025	DC	-	ABC

Panthers Stats & Insights

The Panthers' average points scored this season (24.5) and the Defenders' average points allowed (22.4) are within 2.1 points.
The Panthers have a 25.2-yard advantage in average yards gained versus yards allowed compared to the Defenders (320.9 to 295.7). The Panthers average 5.8 yards per play, while the Defenders give up 5.8.
DC is conceding 117.8 yards per game on the ground, compared to the 127.9 rushing yards Michigan is accumulating.

Panthers Key Players

In seven games for the Panthers, Bryce Perkins has led the charge with 1,342 yards (191.7 yards per game) while compiling nine touchdowns, two interceptions and a 69.0% completion percentage.
Toa Taua has run for 357 rushing yards (4.4 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in seven games for the Panthers.
In 10 games, Malik Turner has turned 58 targets into 40 catches, 365 yards and four touchdowns for the Panthers.

Defenders' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
3/30/2025	Birmingham	W 18-11	ESPN
4/5/2025	Memphis	W 17-12	ABC
4/13/2025	at St. Louis	W 27-15	ABC
4/20/2025	San Antonio	L 24-18	FOX
4/27/2025	at Arlington	W 37-33	ESPN
5/4/2025	at Michigan	L 38-14	ESPN
5/9/2025	at San Antonio	W 32-24	FOX
5/18/2025	Arlington	W 33-30	ABC
5/25/2025	at Houston	L 24-21	FOX
5/30/2025	St. Louis	L 13-8	FOX
6/8/2025	at St. Louis	W 36-18	FOX
6/14/2025	at Michigan	-	ABC

Defenders Stats & Insights

The Defenders have put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game (22.5) as the Panthers have allowed (19.8).
The Defenders have a 53.2-yard advantage in total yards gained per game versus total yards allowed compared to the Panthers (345.4 to 292.2). The Defenders are averaging 5.8 yards per play, while the Panthers are giving up 5.4 per play.
Michigan's defense has given up 81.0 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 17.8 fewer yards than DC has gained running the football (98.8).

Defenders Key Players

Jordan Ta'amu has passed for 2,156 yards (239.6 per game), completing 54.4% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions in nine games.
In eight games, Cornell Powell has 29 receptions for 418 yards (52.3 per game) and seven touchdowns.
Chris Rowland has 42 catches for 523 yards (52.3 per game) and three touchdowns in 10 games.

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