How to Watch Michigan Panthers vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream – UFL Week 6

How to Watch Michigan Panthers vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream – UFL Week 6

Updated May. 4, 2025 11:01 a.m. ET
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At Ford Field on Sunday, Siaosi Mariner and the Michigan Panthers play Chris Rowland and the DC Defenders in a matchup featuring two star receivers, starting at 12:00 PM ET.

The most recent outing for the Panthers was a matchup with the St. Louis Battlehawks, and they fell short 32-27. In their most recent outing, the Defenders took on the Renegades and won by a final score of 37-33.

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How to Watch Panthers vs. Defenders

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

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 - ESPN
5/10/2025 at Arlington - FOX
5/17/2025 at Houston - FOX
5/24/2025 at Birmingham - ABC
5/31/2025 Houston - ESPN

Panthers Stats & Insights

  • The Panthers have scored 23.6 points per game this season, 4.6 more than the Defenders have given up.
  • The Panthers have an 84.2-yard advantage in average yards gained versus yards allowed compared to the Defenders (323.0 to 238.8). The Panthers average 5.7 yards per play, while the Defenders give up 5.0.
  • DC has given up 95.2 rushing yards per game. That is 27.2 fewer than Michigan is gaining per game (122.4).

Panthers Key Players

  • In addition to his 923 passing yards and 72.3% completion percentage this year, Bryce Perkins has connected on six touchdowns against two interceptions.
  • As a runner, Toa Taua has generated 139 yards in the ground game with three rushing touchdowns in three games.
  • Mariner has been a key piece of the Panthers' air attack in 2025, amassing 18 catches for 282 yards and zero touchdowns.

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 - ESPN
5/9/2025 at San Antonio - FOX
5/18/2025 Arlington - ABC
5/25/2025 at Houston - FOX
5/30/2025 St. Louis - FOX

Defenders Stats & Insights

  • The Defenders have put an average of 23.4 points per game on the board this year, 4.0 more than the 19.4 the Panthers have surrendered.
  • The Defenders have a 95.8-yard advantage in total yards gained per game versus total yards allowed compared to the Panthers (339.8 to 244.0). The Defenders are averaging 5.3 yards per play, while the Panthers are giving up 4.9 per play.
  • Michigan's defense has given up 91.6 yards per game to opposing running games this year. That is 11.4 less yards than DC has gained running the football (103.0).

Defenders Key Players

  • Jordan Ta'amu has nine TD passes and four interceptions in five games, completing 49.7% of his throws for 1,214 yards (242.8 per game).
  • Rowland has 22 receptions for 252 yards (50.4 per game) and two touchdowns in five games.
  • In the passing game, has scored two TDs, catching 12 balls for 185 yards (37.0 per game).

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