Stallions mash Memphis 42-2

The Birmingham Stallions are off to a 2-0 start after mashing the Memphis Showboats, 42-2, Saturday night at Protective Stadium.

The Stallions, playing without quarterback J'Mar Smith, who was out with an injury to his non-throwing hand, got a strong performance from Alex McGough and another dominating defensive effort to get it done.

McGough was 21-of-28 for 301 yards and four touchdowns as the Stallions jumped out to a 35-0 lead.

Jace Sternberger had five catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, while three other Stallions caught TD passes as well; Davion Davis, Thaddeus Moss and Myron Mitchell.

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Meanwhile, Zaquandre White and CJ Marable combined for 140 yards rushing on 24 carries. White scored two touchdowns on the ground.

The Stallions outgained Memphis 463-183.

The Stallions are back in action Saturday, April 29 when they host the New Orleans Breakers. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m.