UFL Awards: Bryce Perkins and Pita Taumoepenu Take Top Honors

The countdown to the 2025 UFL Championship culminates this Saturday with the Michigan Panthers poised to clash against the DC Defenders at 8 p.m. ET in St. Louis.

As the anticipation builds, the UFL pauses to celebrate its standout performers of the season. Thursday and Friday are pivotal in the UFL calendar as the league unveils its top honors for the year.

This year, Bryce Perkins, quarterback for the Michigan Panthers, stood as the undeniable force in offense, capturing the Offensive Player of the Year award. His arm and agility steered the Panthers to victory against the Birmingham Stallions in their USFL title game.

On the defensive front, Pita Taumoepenu of the St. Louis Battlehawks earned the Defensive Player of the Year accolade. His dominance on the field helped the Battlehawks reach the apex of the XFL title game, though they fell short against the DC Defenders.

Leon O'Neal Jr., the stalwart safety from the Houston Roughnecks, exemplifies fair play and integrity, earning him the title of Sportsman of the Year.

The announcement of Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year awaits, set for Thursday, June 12. Meanwhile, the league's most anticipated recognition, the Most Valuable Player, will be unveiled on Friday, June 13.

The confluence of these accolades highlights a UFL season rich with talent and competition, as the stage is set for a championship face-off in St. Louis.