Another USFL week has gone by! Now in week 9 of the USFL season, each team’s USFL QB is fighting for a playoff spot.
With no USFL team having secured a playoff position yet, every USFL QB fought hard this week. Going into week 9, all eight USFL teams have the chance to make the playoffs and must rely on their quarterbacks during the last two weeks of the season.

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1. Alex McGough – USFL QB 2023 – Birmingham Stallions
USFL stats for the week: 24 out of 35 passes completed, 333 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, 5 rushing attempts, 19 rushing yards, and 1 fumble.
McGough’s MVP season continues and he has established a significant lead over any potential challengers. He secured another victory for the Stallions with another 300+ yard performance and a fourth-quarter game-winning drive.
The Stallions are currently the best team in the USFL after the first 8 weeks of the season. McGough has also reached a significant milestone. He has become the first modern USFL player to achieve 20 touchdowns, with 16 of them via passes and 4 via rushes.
2. Case Cookus – USFL QB 2023 – Philadelphia Stars

This week’s statistics: 20 completions out of 32 attempts, 265 yards gained from passing, 3 touchdowns scored, 1 interception thrown, 5 rushes attempted, and 19 yards gained from rushing.
Despite Cookus’ heroic effort, the Stars suffered a loss to Alex McGough, the current MVP front runner, who led a game-winning drive and beat Philadelphia by just three points. The Stars still hold the top spot. Cookus has helped make the Stars a much more formidable opponent against the league’s strongest teams.
As a side note, Cookus has thrown for over 3,000 USFL career passing yards and achieved his 20th, 21st, and 22nd career touchdown passes during his time in the league.
3. McLeod Bethel-Thompson – USFL 2023 – New Orleans Breakers

The statistics for this week showcase an impressive 25 completions out of 34 attempted passes, 328 yards gained from passing, 2 touchdowns scored, and 2 interceptions thrown.
Despite some inconsistent play in week 8, MBT managed to lead the Breakers back to victory. The CFL all-star quarterback utilized his versatile offensive weapons, resulting in Johnnie Dixon and Johnathan Adams both recording over 100 receiving yards.
Although MBT threw two interceptions (with one being a result of a tipped pass from his receiver’s hand), he still provided stability for the Breakers by efficiently distributing the ball to their dynamic playmakers.
4. Josh Love – USFL QB 2023 – Michigan Panthers

This week’s statistics: 22/32 completion rate with 221 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 2 rushing attempts for 8 yards, and 1 fumble.
After a much-needed victory in Week 7, a slow start and questionable clock management was the downfall of the Panthers in Week 8.
With Michigan primed for two back-to-back battles against Northern opponents look and Love playing his best three weeks of football the Panthers will lean on the San Jose State alum to will them into a playoff berth.
5. Cole Kelley – USFL QB 2023 – Memphis Showboats

Recording the statistics for this week, there were 15 completions out of 24 attempted passes for 176 passing yards, 0 touchdowns scored, and 1 interception thrown. Additionally, there were 12 rushing attempts resulting in 24 yards gained and no touchdowns. However, a single fumble was recorded during the game.
Despite Cole Kelley making a number of non-statistical plays, his final statistics were slightly blemished by one interception. He has managed to keep the Showboats afloat in the playoff hunt, winning five games in a row and maintaining a 5-3 record, even if it isn’t always pretty.
Who are the quarterbacks in the new USFL?
- BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS – Alex McGough
- HOUSTON GAMBLERS – Kenji Bahar
- MEMPHIS SHOWBOATS – Cole Kelley
- MICHIGAN PANTHERS – Josh Love
- NEW JERSEY GENERALS – Dakota Prukop/Kyle Lauletta/
- NEW ORLEANS BREAKERS – McLeod Bethel-Thompson
- PITTSBURGH MAULERS – Troy Williams
- PHILADELPHIA STARS – Case Cookus