USFL Score, highlights: New Jersey Generals clinch a spot in the playoffs, defeat Tampa Bay Bandits, 20-13 – NBC Sports

The New Jersey Generals are the primary crew within the USFL to safe a playoff spot, defeating the Tampa Bay Bandits 20-13. New Jersey, main the North Division, strikes to 6-1 and extends their profitable streak.

New Jersey obtained out to an early lead and had been up 17-3 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter for the Generals, they confronted a fourth quarter surge from Tampa Bay. The Bandits outscored the Generals 10-3 within the second half and practically tied the sport, as quarterback Jordan Ta’amu led his crew all the best way all the way down to the New Jersey 12-yard line late within the fourth quarter. The Generals protection held sturdy to clinch the win and their spot within the playoffs.

The Generals had been led by backup quarterback Luis Perez after starter De’Andre Johnson sustained a left ankle damage in final week’s sport towards Houston. Perez accomplished 19 of 25 makes an attempt for 174 yards, together with one landing move to KaVontae Turpin. Working again Darius Victor continued his dominance on the bottom, main New Jersey in dashing with 72 yards and one landing. Generals kicker Austin Jones accomplished two of three subject aim makes an attempt on the day.

Tampa Bay strikes to 3-4, with their first shedding streak of the season. They sit in third place within the South Division behind the New Orleans Breakers. New Orleans faces the Michigan Panthers later tonight in Birmingham.

The highest two groups in every division will advance to the playoffs following the 10-week common season. The playoff video games will happen on Saturday, June 25 in Canton, Ohio.

Head coaches for the New Jersey Generals and Tampa Bay Bandits

The Generals and Bandits are two of three groups within the USFL with head coaches who’ve NFL head teaching expertise. New Jersey is led by 68-year-old Mike Riley, who was the top coach of the San Diego Chargers for 3 seasons from 1999-2001. His most up-to-date head teaching job got here in 2019, the place he led the San Antonio Commanders within the AAF.

In the meantime the Bandits are led by Todd Haley, who spent 22 seasons as an NFL coach, together with three seasons with the Chiefs. He has labored because the offensive coordinator for the Cardinals, Steelers and Browns. The Cardinals appeared in Tremendous Bowl XLIII throughout his tenure. Haley additionally had teaching stints with the Bears and Cowboys.

Generals vs. Bandits rating, outcomes, highlights

Ultimate rating: New Jersey Generals 20, Tampa Bay Bandits 13

1st quarter, 5:37 (Generals): L.Perez move brief proper full to TB 14. Catch made by Ok.Turpin at TB 14. Achieve of 15 yards. Ok.Turpin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 14:46 (Bandits): T.Rausa 34 yard subject aim try is sweet, Heart-R.DiSalvo, Holder-B.Wright.

2nd quarter, 7:42 (Generals): D.Victor rushed to TB Finish Zone for six yards. D.Victor for six yards, TOUCHDOWN.

2nd quarter, 2:00 (Generals): A.Jones 35 yard subject aim try is sweet, Heart-S.Flanick, Holder-.

third quarter, 0:16 (Bandits): T.Rausa 37 yard subject aim try is sweet, Heart-R.DiSalvo, Holder-.

4th quarter, 12:05 (Generals): A.Jones 43 yard subject aim try is sweet, Heart-S.Flanick, Holder-.

4th quarter, 10:06 (Bandits): J.Ta’amu move deep center full to NJ Finish Zone. Catch made by J.Franklin at NJ Finish Zone. Achieve of 20 yards. J.Franklin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Generals vs. Bandits response and protection

2:58 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay turns it over on downs. The Generals take over and let the clock wind down. Ultimate rating from Birmingham: New Jersey 30, Tampa Bay 13.

2:52 p.m. EST: Jordan Ta’amu leads the Bandits down into New Jersey territory on a important drive. Tampa Bay face second-and-12 on the New Jersey 16 with 0:49 left within the sport.

2:35 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay converts on fourth-and-3 to maintain their drive alive. Ta’amu finds Derrick Dillon for a acquire of 14 yards.

2:22 p.m. EST: Ta’amu finds John Franklin III for a 20-yard landing. Rausa’s further level is sweet to chop Tampa Bay’s deficit to 7 with 10:02 left on the clock.

New Jersey 20, Tampa Bay 13

2:15 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay holds New Jersey to a subject aim try. Austin Jones’ 43-yard try is sweet to increase the Generals’ lead.

New Jersey 20, Tampa Bay 6 with 12:00 left to play.

2:12 p.m. EST: Luis Perez finds Alonzo Moore on second-and-10 for a acquire of 35. The Generals are down on the Tampa Bay 27.

2:08 p.m. EST: The clock winds down, bringing us to the tip of the third quarter. The Generals can have the ball on their very own 39 to start out the fourth in Birmingham.

2:05 p.m. EST: Tyler Rausa’s 37-yard subject aim try is sweet. Tampa Bay trails 17-6 with 0:16 left within the third quarter.

2:03 p.m. EST: The Bandits go for it on fourth-and-10. Ta’amu retains the ball and runs for a acquire of 11 to maintain the drive alive.

1:47 p.m. EST: Jordan Ta’amu throws his third interception of the day, ending an in any other case promising opening drive for Tampa Bay to start out the second half. Ta’amu’s move was picked off by Shalom Luani and the Generals will take over at their very own 13.

1:24 p.m. EST: One other interception for Dravon Askew-Henry! Askew-Henry picks off Jordan Ta’amu’s move and the Generals take over as time winds down within the half.

New Jersey 17, Tampa Bay 3 at halftime.

1:17 p.m. EST: The Generals are held to a subject aim try. Austin Jones is sweet from 35 yards to increase New Jersey’s lead.

Generals 17, Bandits 3 with 2:00 left within the half.

1:04 p.m. EST: Austin Jones’ 52-yard subject aim try isn’t any good for the Generals.

1:02 p.m. EST: Generals decide! Jordan Ta’amu’s move is intercepted by Dravon Askew-Henry. New Jersey will take over on the Tampa Bay 35.

12:55 p.m. EST: Darius Victor rushes six yards into the tip zone for the Generals. Austin Jones’ further level is sweet and New Jersey continues to steer.

Generals 14, Bandits 3 with 7:28 left within the half.

12:38 p.m. EST: Tyler Rausa’s 34-yard subject aim try is sweet and the Bandits are on the board.

New Jersey 7, Tampa Bay 3 with 14:42 left within the second quarter.

12:33 p.m. EST: That’s the tip of the primary quarter. Generals lead 7-0.

12:30 p.m. EST: The Bandits go for it on fourth-and-3. Jordan Ta’amu connects with Corbin Kaufusi for a acquire of 31 yards and the Bandits are all the way down to New Jersey’s 17-yard line.

12:22 p.m. EST: Landing New Jersey! Luis Perez finds KaVontae Turpin for a 15-yard landing.

Austin Jones’ further level is sweet. Generals 7, Bandits 0 with 5:40 left within the first quarter.

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• When: Saturday, Could 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Community
• The place: Protecting Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama