we will have a new champion this season......RB Russell Maki scores the last two TDs of the game and the Bayhawks defeat the Golden Eagles in a thrilling overtime victory. rookie RB Scott McDonalds fumble early in the fourth set up a short field that resulted in a 43 yard TD drive to tie the game. Mexico City began overtime by running the same pass play twice in a row which both resulted in knockdowns and a subsequent three and out. the Bayhwaks then orchestrated a masterful season saving 12 play 72 yard drive to win the game and move on to the Conference Showdown where they will face the Gauchos

QB Jaxson Bowers throws 3 INTs while K Jason Daniels goes 5/5 to make an easy victory for the Gauchos in a sold out Microsoft Dome. this may have been Bowers last game under center for the Trident. the Gauchos quest to be the first team in ULRO to win two Ultimate Showdowns continues next week in San Francisco where they find themselves 5 point underdogs

the Stampede spoil the show in Manila thanks to legendary K Arturo Bryants 2 fourth quarter field goals. LDE Michael Banks records 2 sacks and a total of 4 tackles for a loss on the day. Brazzaville now takes the 7,340 mile trip back home to prepare for the biggest Jungle Cup yet next week in Lagos.

the Lions defeat the Deities in a game that was as close as can be on paper. this one came down to late game field position and a roaring crowd. the Deities were knocked out of the playoffs by the Lions last year with the same score and will surely have Cairo marking their calendars when the schedule is released next season. the Lions host another African rival next week in their quest to make consecutive appearances in the Ultimate Showdown. right now the programs power rankings have three Africa division teams at the top.....tough division