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The final memory of the Michigan Panthers at Ford Field in the 2024 season will be a victory.
The Panthers finished their first home campaign in the United Football League with a 24-18 win over the Memphis Showboats, clinching the win with a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown after giving up a two-score lead. The playoff-bound Panthers (6-2), who clinched a postseason berth last week, completed the season sweep over Memphis (1-7) with a fourth-quarter rally in front of a crowd of 9,370 on Saturday afternoon.
It was the fourth straight win for the Panthers, who have clinched a record above .500 for the first time in franchise’s three seasons. Michigan also finished 4-1 at Ford Field.
Head coach Mike Nolan of the Michigan Panthers reacts against the Houston Roughnecks during the second quarter in the game at Ford Field on April 14, 2024 in Detroit.
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Michigan got the ball with 11:55 left with the score tied at 18 after watching a nine-point halftime lead evaporate, but backup quarterback Bryce Perkins led a touchdown drive that put Michigan ahead 24-18 with 7:30 left. Perkins, who split time under center with starter (and former Michigan State quarterback) Brian Lewerke, orchestrated a 67-yard drive with one completion and two scrambles for first downs to set up a 3-yard Matthew Colburn II touchdown to take the lead for good.
Memphis backup quarterback Josh Love, a former Panther who entered the game in the third quarter for injured startert Case Cookus, could not lead another scoring drive after manufacturing two in his first two series. A false start followed by sacks from Michigan nickel back Sean Mahone and defensive tackle T.J. Carter forced a punt back to the Panthers with under four minutes left.
Perkins stayed in the game and helped Michigan…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-05-18 23:19:13
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