Over the weekend, the UFL—the latest spring league that combined the USFL and XFL—kicked off its inaugural season. The local Michigan Panthers won their opener at Ford Field in heroic fashion. Kicker Jake Bates made a 64-yard field goal with three seconds left to give the Panthers an 18-16 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks.
A 64 YARD FIELD GOAL FOR THE WIN!!!!
(via @XFL2023)pic.twitter.com/Oeaz4KUqot— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) March 30, 2024According to Detroit News’ Tony Paul, the Detroit Lions are among several teams who have already inquired about Bates.