2024 San Antonio Brahmas season

2024 San Antonio Brahmas season
2024 San Antonio Brahmas season
Owner	Alpha Acquico, LLC
General manager	Marc Lillibridge
Head coach	Wade Phillips
Home field	Alamodome
Results
Record	7–3
Division place	1st in XFL Conference
Playoff finish	Win Conference Finals (at St. Louis Battlehawks) 25–15; Lost UFL Championship (vs. Birmingham Stallions) 0–25
	← 2023; San Antonio Brahmas; 2025 →;

The 2024 San Antonio Brahmas season was the second season for the San Antonio Brahmas as a professional American football franchise. They were members of the United Football League after a merger between the XFL and the USFL in the offseason. They were one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2024 season. The Brahmas played their home games at the Alamodome and were led by head coach Wade Phillips.

Roster

**2024 San Antonio Brahmas roster**
Quarterbacks (QB) 12 Quinten Dormady 14 Chase Garbers 19 Kevin Hogan Running backs (RB) 27 Morgan Ellison 7 John Lovett 41 Anthony McFarland Jr. 17 Pooka Williams Jr. Wide receivers (WR) 16 K. D. Cannon 13 Jontre Kirklin 80 Tavonn Salter 10 Justin Smith 5 Marquez Stevenson 84 Calvin Turner 81 Kade Warner Tight ends (TE) 88 Alizé Mack		Offensive linemen (OL) 69 Rashaad Coward G 50 Julién Davenport T 75 Greg Eiland T 77 Chuck Filiaga T 66 Kohl Levao G 55 Alex Mollette C 67 Aaron Monteiro G 71 Sam Tecklenburg C Defensive linemen (DL) 53 Trevon Coley DE 98 Prince Emili DT 99 Caeveon Patton DE 92 Jaylen Twyman DE		Linebackers (LB) 25 Kelechi Anyalebechi ILB 40 Robert Barnes ILB 11 Tavante Beckett ILB 52 Joel Iyiegbuniwe ILB 44 Zach Morton OLB 91 Garrett Nelson OLB 9 Wyatt Ray OLB 45 Delontae Scott OLB 93 Jacob Sykes OLB 8 Tim Ward OLB 15 Jordan Williams ILB Defensive backs (DB) 29 A. J. Hendy SS 32 BoPete Keyes CB 6 Derrick Langford CB 28 Corey Mayfield Jr. CB 23 Jordan Mosley FS 21 Scott Nelson FS 2 Darius Phillips CB 22 Teez Tabor CB 1 Bryce Thompson CB Special teams 18 Ryan Santoso K 47 Rex Sunahara LS 4 Brad Wing P				Reserve 82 Landen Akers WR (Susp.) 94 Jalen Dalton DT (IR) 6 Cameron Dantzler CB (Susp.) 19 Donald De La Haye K (IR) 3 Cody Latimer TE (IR) 53 Zach McCloud OLB (IR) 6 Quincy Wilson CB (IR) 95 Taron Vincent DT (IR) 31 Nate Wieland ILB (IR) Rookies in italics 50 active, 9 reserve

Transactions

XFL dispersal draft

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Player	Position	Previous team
Brycen Alleyne	RB	Houston Roughnecks
Dieuly Aristilde	WR	Houston Roughnecks
Tavante Beckett	LB	Houston Roughnecks
Omari Cobb	LB	Houston Roughnecks
Rashaad Coward	T	Houston Roughnecks
Jalen Dalton	DT	Seattle Sea Dragons
Austin Edwards	DT	Houston Roughnecks
Cody Latimer	TE	Orlando Guardians
Alex Mollette	C	Houston Roughnecks
Jordan Mosley	DB	Houston Roughnecks
Marvin Pierre	LB	Houston Roughnecks
Wyatt Ray	DE	Houston Roughnecks
Jaylen Samuels	RB	Houston Roughnecks
Justin Smith	WR	Houston Roughnecks
Teez Tabor	DB	Houston Roughnecks
Kevin Toliver	DB	Houston Roughnecks
Taron Vincent	DT	Houston Roughnecks
Kade Warner	WR	Houston Roughnecks
Nate Wieland	LB	Houston Roughnecks
Quincy Wilson	DB	Houston Roughnecks

UFL Super Draft

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Rnd.	Pick #	UFL team	Player	Pos.	Prev. team
1	1	San Antonio Brahmas	Quinten Dormady	QB	Orlando Guardians
2	9	San Antonio Brahmas	Botts, TreyTrey Botts	DT	Philadelphia Stars
3	17	San Antonio Brahmas	Wilson, B.J.B.J. Wilson	OT	Houston Roughnecks
4	25	San Antonio Brahmas	Steele, ChrisChris Steele	DB	Houston Roughnecks
5	33	San Antonio Brahmas	Parker, DareuanDareuan Parker	OT	Houston Roughnecks
6	41	San Antonio Brahmas	K.D. Cannon	WR	Orlando Guardians
7	49	San Antonio Brahmas	Landen Akers	WR	San Antonio Brahmas
8	57	San Antonio Brahmas	A. J. Hendy	S	Houston Roughnecks
9	65	San Antonio Brahmas	Yarbrough, JohnJohn Yarbrough	OT	Houston Roughnecks
10	73	San Antonio Brahmas	Chrest, CodyCody Chrest	WR	Houston Roughnecks

Signees to the NFL

Player	Position	Date	NFL Team	Ref.
Player	Position	Date	NFL Team	Ref.	Jacques Patrick	RB	May 15	Denver Broncos	^[3]
Luq Barcoo	CB	May 15	Pittsburgh Steelers	^[4]
John Parker Romo	K	May 15	Detroit Lions	^[5]
Alize Mack	TE	May 17	Tennessee Titans	^[6]
Kobe Smith	DE	June 16	New York Giants	^[7]
Rex Sunahara	LS	June 19	Pittsburgh Steelers	^[8]

Schedule

All times Central

Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	TV	Opponent	Results		Location	Attendance
Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	TV	Opponent	Score	Record	Location	Attendance
1	Sunday	March 31	11:00 a.m.	ESPN	DC Defenders	27–12	1–0	Alamodome	13,164
2	Saturday	April 6	11:00 a.m.	ESPN	at Memphis Showboats	20–19	2–0	Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium	8,791
3	Sunday	April 14	2:00 p.m.	ABC	St. Louis Battlehawks	24–31	2–1	Alamodome	11,790
4	Saturday	April 20	6:00 p.m.	Fox	Michigan Panthers	19–9	3–1	Alamodome	11,251
5	Saturday	April 27	6:00 p.m.	Fox	at Arlington Renegades	25–15	4–1	Choctaw Stadium	10,283
6	Sunday	May 5	3:00 p.m.	Fox	at DC Defenders	12–18	4–2	Audi Field	14,303
7	Sunday	May 12	2:00 p.m.	ESPN	at Houston Roughnecks	15–12	5–2	Rice Stadium	6,134
8	Sunday	May 19	3:00 p.m.	Fox	Arlington Renegades	20–15	6–2	Alamodome	11,395
9	Saturday	May 25	2:00 p.m.	ABC	Birmingham Stallions	18–9	7–2	Alamodome	11,839
10	Saturday	June 1	3:00 p.m.	Fox	at St. Louis Battlehawks	12–13	7–3	The Dome at America's Center	34,379

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Game summaries

Week 1: vs. DC Defenders

Week 1: DC Defenders at San Antonio Brahmas – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Defenders	3	6	3	0	12
Brahmas	7	13	0	7	27

at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Date: March 31
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
Game attendance: 13,164
Referee: Bryan Banks
TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Monaco, Sam Acho, Cole Cubelic and Stormy Buonantony
Recap, Game Book

Game information

First quarter

SA – Anthony McFarland Jr. 28-yard pass from Chase Garbers (John Lovett one-point run), 9:08. Brahmas 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:52.
DC – Matt McCrane 50-yard field goal, 0:22. Brahmas 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:06.

Second quarter

SA – Jontre Kirklin 4-yard pass from Chase Garbers (Chase Garbers-Justin Smith one-point pass), 11:21. Brahmas 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 4:01.
DC – Matt McCrane 34-yard field goal, 6:16. Brahmas 14–6. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 5:05.
DC – Matt McCrane 48-yard field goal, 2:00. Brahmas 14–9. Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 3:23.
SA – Alex Mollette 40-yard pass from Brad Wing (two-point pass failed), 0:03. Brahmas 20–9. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 1:57.

Third quarter

DC – Matt McCrane 28-yard field goal, 2:54. Brahmas 20–12. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:39.

Fourth quarter

SA – Chase Garbers 5-yard run (John Lovett one-point run), 7:16. Brahmas 27–12. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29.

Top passers

DC – Jordan Ta'amu – 25/45, 235 yards, INT
SA – Chase Garbers – 19/25, 158 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

DC – Cam'Ron Harris – 8 rushes, 21 yards
SA – Anthony McFarland Jr. – 9 rushes, 47 yards

Top receivers

DC – Ty Scott – 4 receptions, 87 yards
SA – Jontre Kirklin – 8 receptions, 61 yards, TD

Week 2: at Memphis Showboats

Week 2: San Antonio Brahmas at Memphis Showboats – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Brahmas	0	0	0	20	20
Showboats	7	6	3	3	19

at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee

Date: April 6
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Game weather: Partly cloudy, 51 °F (11 °C)
Game attendance: 8,791
Referee: Stewart Mullins
TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott, Kirk Morrison, Eric MacLain and Ian Fitzsimmons
Game Book

Game information

First quarter

MEM – Daewood Davis 2-yard pass from Case Cookus (Case Cookus one-point run), 7:16. Showboats 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 42 yards, 7:44.

Second quarter

MEM – Matt Coughlin 23-yard field goal, 11:44. Showboats 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:29.
MEM – Matt Coughlin 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Showboats 13–0. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 0:37.

Third quarter

MEM – Matt Coughlin 22-yard field goal, 0:58. Showboats 16–0. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:49.

Fourth quarter

SA – Marquez Stevenson 10-yard pass from Chase Garbers (Chase Garbers-John Lovett two-point pass), 9:08. Showboats 16–8. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:36.
MEM – Matt Coughlin 22-yard field goal, 8:24. Showboats 19–8. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 5:58.
SA – Jontre Kirklin 5-yard pass from Chase Garbers (three-point pass failed), 0:48. Showboats 19–14. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 1:47.
SA – Cody Latimer 10-yard pass from Chase Garbers (two-point pass failed), 0:03. Brahmas 20–19. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 0:48.

Top passers

SA – Chase Garbers – 29/40, 287 yards, 3 TD, INT
MEM – Case Cookus – 17/31, 194 yards, TD

Top rushers

SA – Chase Garbers – 3 rushes, 20 yards
MEM – Case Cookus – 9 rushes, 58 yards

Top receivers

SA – Marquez Stevenson – 6 receptions, 103 yards, TD
MEM – Jonathan Adams – 3 receptions, 76 yards

Standings

2024 UFL standings v t e
USFL Conference
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	TD+/-	TD+	TD-	DIV	PF	PA	DIFF	STK
(y) Birmingham Stallions	9	1	.900	-	11	31	20	6–0	265	180	85	W1
(x) Michigan Panthers	7	3	.700	2	5	27	22	4–2	228	189	39	L1
(e) Memphis Showboats	2	8	.200	7	-19	20	39	2–4	188	290	-102	W1
(e) Houston Roughnecks	1	9	.100	8	-12	17	29	0–6	158	233	-75	L6
XFL Conference
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	TD+/-	TD+	TD-	DIV	PF	PA	DIFF	STK
(y) St. Louis Battlehawks	7	3	.700	-	7	31	24	5–1	260	202	58	W1
(x) San Antonio Brahmas	7	3	.700	-	12	24	12	3–3	192	153	39	L1
(e) DC Defenders	4	6	.400	3	-2	24	26	2–4	209	251	-42	L1
(e) Arlington Renegades	3	7	.300	4	-2	26	28	2–4	247	249	-2	W2
(x)–clinched playoff berth; (y)–clinched division; (e)–eliminated from playoff contention

Postseason

Schedule

Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	TV	Opponent	Results		Location	Attendance
Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	TV	Opponent	Score	Record	Location	Attendance
XFL Conference Championship	Sunday	June 9	6:00 p.m.	Fox	at St. Louis Battlehawks	25–15	1–0	The Dome at America's Center	30,237
UFL Championship	Sunday	June 16	4:00 p.m.	Fox	vs. Birmingham Stallions	0–25	1–1	The Dome at America's Center	27,396

Staff

The 2024 coaching staff was announced on February 21, 2024.^[10]

San Antonio Brahmas staff

	Front office General manager – Marc Lillibridge Head coach Head coach – Wade Phillips Offensive coaches Offensive Line – Andre Gurode Wide Receivers/Special Teams – Payton Pardee Offensive Coordinator – A. J. Smith Running Backs – Marvin Williams Jr.			Defensive coaches Defensive Line – Chris Achuff Linebackers – Derrick Berry Defensive Coordinator – Will Reed

References

^ Spicer, Ben (January 8, 2024). "A look at the San Antonio Brahmas 2024 UFL roster following Friday's dispersal draft". KSAT. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
^ Miller, Anthony (2024-01-15). "UFL 2024 Super Dispersal Draft Recap". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
^ "Report: Broncos are signing running back Jacques Patrick". milehighreport.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ Strackbein, Noah. "Steelers Sign XFL CB Luq Barcoo". Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ "Lions sign XFL kicker John Parker Romo". detroitnews.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Agree to Terms With TE Alize Mack, Who Most Recently Played in the XFL". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ Williams, Charean. "Giants agree to terms with Kobe Smith". nbcsports.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ Thompson, Stephen. "Pittsburgh Steelers Add New LS Rex Sunahara". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ "2024 San Antonio Brahmas Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
^ "UFL announces 2024 coaching staffs for all eight teams". Fox Sports. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.

[1] Spicer, Ben (January 8, 2024). "A look at the San Antonio Brahmas 2024 UFL roster following Friday's dispersal draft". KSAT. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

[2] Miller, Anthony (2024-01-15). "UFL 2024 Super Dispersal Draft Recap". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

[3] "Report: Broncos are signing running back Jacques Patrick". milehighreport.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[4] Strackbein, Noah. "Steelers Sign XFL CB Luq Barcoo". Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Steelers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[5] "Lions sign XFL kicker John Parker Romo". detroitnews.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[6] Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Agree to Terms With TE Alize Mack, Who Most Recently Played in the XFL". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[7] Williams, Charean. "Giants agree to terms with Kobe Smith". nbcsports.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[8] Thompson, Stephen. "Pittsburgh Steelers Add New LS Rex Sunahara". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[9] "2024 San Antonio Brahmas Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved 28 July 2023.

[10] "UFL announces 2024 coaching staffs for all eight teams". Fox Sports. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.

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