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AJ McCarron Named Coach of UFL's Birmingham Stallions

On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, the Birmingham Stallions named AJ McCarron head coach, replacing Skip Holtz after four seasons.
Earlier this week McCarron withdrew his bid for Alabama lieutenant governor to pursue a football role, ending his campaign after entering the lieutenant governor race in October.
A Mobile native, AJ McCarron, 35, won three national titles at University of Alabama and led the St. Louis Battlehawks to the 2024 UFL playoffs, topping the XFL with 68.8% completion and 108.4 passer rating.
McCarron said `I am excited about this new opportunity with the UFL` and plans to build on Skip Holtz's legacy, while Russ Brandon praised him as part of Alabama's football fabric.
With three-consecutive championships, the Stallions remain a title-contending franchise after winning two USFL and one UFL titles, while the UFL season starts in March.

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