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Former Rams Backup QB Takes Home UFL MVP Award

The former Rams backup and University of Virginia product is the UFL MVP.

Mike McDaniel

Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins is the UFL MVP.
Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins is the UFL MVP. / Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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The United Football League announced that Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins is the 2025 UFL MVP.

Perkins, a former Los Angeles Rams backup and star at the University of Virginia, earned the MVP award despite missing three of the Panthers' 10 games. However, Perkins still captured the award after completing 69% of his passes for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns. He also ran for five additional scores.

In addition to MVP, Perkins earned Offensive Player of the Year honors as well.

Perkins and the Panthers take on the D.C. Defenders on Saturday night for the UFL title. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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