Fans tuning in to this weekend’s action will see many new appearances in professional football that include a three-point option after touchdowns, a new on-field kick option and a brand new form of extra time. Fans will also have the opportunity to applaud the young players who hope to make the most of their USFL opportunity. Two players to watch out for tonight are New Jersey runners-up Mike Weber and Birmingham defender Scooby Wright. A former Ohio State Buckeye, Weber has played for four NFL teams since the Cowboys selected him in the sixth round in 2019. He enjoyed a stellar career at Ohio State, scoring 2,676 yards and 24 touchdowns in his last three Columbus seasons. . Wright has played for three NFL teams alongside AAF and XFL. He was the top defensive line in college football in Arizona in 2014, when he counted 14 dismissals, six forced errors, 163 tackles and 29 tackles for defeats. Follow the action with updates, highlights and analysis on our live blog below. Be sure to check in after the game for a detailed analysis of Saturday action.
How to watch
Date: Saturday, April 16 Time: 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: Birmingham, AlabamaTV: Fox, NBCStreaming: fuboTV (try it for free)
