Las Vegas locals and defensive standouts Jayin White and Kai Nacua aim to cap their remarkable bond with a UFL title as they lead the Michigan Panthers into Saturday’s championship game.

The Panthers snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Stallions to advance to the 2025 UFL championship game.

Michigan built a 21-6 lead, capped by a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown by safety Kai Nacua, younger brother of Rams receiver Puka Nacua.The Stallions narrowed the score to 21-17 before Michigan pushed it to 34-17.

Kedrick Whitehead Jr., a cornerback for the UFL's Michigan Panthers, has been named the league's 2025 Special Teams Player of the Year.

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3: After leading the league in rushing touchdowns in the regular season with six, Michigan RB Toa Taua kept it rolling in the playoffs with 85 rushing yards and a season-high three scores in the Panthers’ double-digit win in Birmingham.