The Panthers extended their lead with a 35-yard field goal from Cole Murphy before the Gamblers answered with a T.J. The Gamblers responded with a long drive capped off with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from T.J. The Panthers began the scoring with a Marcus Baugh 22-yard reception from Josh Love. The Panthers traveled to the Houston Gamblers for their season opener. Panthers quarterback, Josh Love, set a USFL record for completion percentage with 90.0%. HOU – Josh Pederson – 2 receptions, 23 yards.MICH – Joe Walker – 6 receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD.MICH – Stevie Scott – 12 rushes, 61 yards, 1 TD.HOU – Kenji Bahar – 13/22, 109 yards, 2 INT.MICH – Joe Walker 34-yard pass from Josh Love (Cole Murphy kick good), 1:44.MICH – Trey Quinn 24-yard pass from Josh Love (Cole Murphy kick no good), 8:46.Panthers 16–13 Drive 2 plays, 2 yards, 1:11. MICH – Stevie Scott 1-yard run (Cole Murphy kick good), 10:28.Pledger 2-yard run (Nick Vogel kick good), 8:56. Panthers 9–6 Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:51. MICH – Cole Murphy 35-yard field goal, 12:31.Pledger 2-yard run (Nick Vogel kick no good), 0:41. Panthers 6–0 Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 3:19. MICH – Marcus Baugh 22-yard pass from Josh Love ( Cole Murphy kick no good), 7:55.The Panthers, like all other teams, have a 40-man active roster with a 10-man practice squad. The Panthers signed Trey Quinn, who was the Mr. Horst already declared for the NFL Draft in December 2022.
With the first overall pick, the Panthers chose Jarrett Horst out of Michigan State. No player signed with the team until April 12 when the Panthers signed their third-round draft pick, Santrell Latham. Also differing from the 2022 draft, players weren't initially contracted with the USFL prior to the Draft, meaning teams have to negotiate with players to retain their rights. The draft only included players that were 2023 draft eligible, contrasting with last years' draft which was to build rosters. The USFL announced that the winner of the game would hold the first overall pick in the next years' draft, incentivizing the teams to win the game instead of tanking.
Both teams came into the game with a league worst 1–8 record. Prior to the draft order being complete, the Panthers played the Pittsburgh Maulers in the last week of the 2022 season.
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