DETROIT -- The Michigan Panthers are ready for the spring football season. The United Football League team announced its final 50-man roster on Thursday, 68% of which finished the regular season 7-3 ...

Kenny Willekes had a three-year, up-and-down run with the Minnesota Vikings after a standout career at Michigan State. His ...

The Michigan Panthers defeated the Memphis Showboats in their opener of the 2025 UFL season. Quarterback Bryce Perkins led ...

Other former Spartans on the Panthers’ roster include offensive tackle Jarrett Horst, a first-round draft pick in the UFL Draft, quarterback Brian Lewerke, and defensive end Kenny Willekes.

The UFL season kicks off this week, with the Panthers opening Sunday at Memphis before their home opener April 4 at Ford Field.

The drive stalled when defensive end Kenny Willekes, a former Michigan State standout, caused Williams to lose 17 yards. Memphis kicker Matt Coghlin, another former Michigan State standout ...

DETROIT ― Kenny Willekes had a three-year, up-and-down run with the Minnesota Vikings after a standout career at Michigan State. His time in the NFL was mostly spent hurt or on practice squads ...