Stallions Gallop Over Breakers with a Fourth Quarter Surge

In an electrifying showdown at Legion Field, the Birmingham Stallions rallied from a 21-point first-quarter deficit to secure a 42-28 victory over the Boston Breakers. Despite the early lead built by Boston through a series of rapid touchdowns, Birmingham’s resilience and strategic adjustments ultimately turned the tide. Matt Robinson initially stunned the home crowd by connecting with Buford Jordan and Mike Sherrard for two quick touchdowns, followed by a three-yard run by Dwight Beverly. This sudden offensive explosion seemed to spell disaster for Birmingham, but the Stallions began their methodical comeback with a Dan Miller field goal and two crucial touchdown passes from Cliff Stoudt before halftime.

The second half saw Birmingham continue to chip away at the Breakers’ lead, starting with another Dan Miller field goal. Boston momentarily halted the Stallions’ momentum with Robinson finding Sherrard again for his third touchdown pass, but it was not enough to keep Birmingham at bay. Cliff Stoudt, the game’s MVP, was relentless, throwing three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, all to Jim Smith, who proved to be an unstoppable force. This trio of touchdowns not only erased the Breakers’ lead but also firmly established the Stallions’ dominance in the closing minutes of the game.

Birmingham’s defense also played a pivotal role in the comeback, forcing key turnovers and shutting down Boston’s offense in the critical moments. The Stallions’ relentless pressure resulted in six sacks and multiple fumbles, disrupting the Breakers’ rhythm. Meanwhile, Birmingham’s offense capitalized on these opportunities, demonstrating a balanced attack with 310 passing yards from Stoudt and solid contributions from Joe Cribbs on the ground. The victory lifts Birmingham to a 2-2 record, while Boston continues to search for its first win of the season, now standing at 0-4. The Stallions’ remarkable turnaround in this game underscores their potential as a formidable contender in the USFL.