The Houston Gamblers (1-0) beat the Michigan Panthers (0-1) 17-12 at Protective Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The game was delayed for an hour due to severe weather.
Houston Gamblers quarterback Clayton Thorson went 9/17 for 73 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and two carries for four yards. Running back Mark Thompson led Houston with 13 carries for 71 yards.
Meanwhile, JoJo Ward led the Gamblers in receiving with seven catches for 48 yards, and wide receiver Isaiah Zuber had two catches for 34 yards and one touchdown. The defense had one sack, one interception, two pass breakups, and one touchdown.
For the Panthers, quarterbacks Shea Patterson and Paxton Lynch combined for 19/30 for 193 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Panthers running back Stevie Scott III had 18 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown. Lance Lenoir Jr. led Michigan in receiving with six catches for 71 yards and one touchdown. The defense had one sack, one interception, and four pass breakups.
Next week, the Michigan Panthers battle the New Jersey Generals on Friday at 8 pm on USA Network, while the Houston Gamblers play the Birmingham Stallions on Saturday at 7 pm on FS1. Tickets for those games can be purchased thanks to our friends at StubHub.
