Redbirds at Sound
Birmingham Redbirds 37, Nashville Sound 35 · Premier Football League (PFL)
Final Score
Redbirds 37 3 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Sound 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPDante Moore 330 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 62 yds rushingMichael Wilson 113 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr. 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 · 370Passing yards 192 · 330Rushing yards 96 · 40Completions 15/22 · 14/27Yards per carry 4.8 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Birmingham Redbirds narrowly defeated the Nashville Sound by a final score of 37-35. Both teams were looking to make a statement early in the season, and the contest delivered an exciting back-and-forth affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dante Moore had an impressive outing for the Nashville Sound, throwing for 330 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the ground attack for the Redbirds with 62 rushing yards, while Michael Wilson emerged as Moore's favorite target, racking up 113 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks set the stage for a nail-biter that went down to the wire.
Defensively, the Redbirds made key plays to secure the win, highlighted by an interception from Jacob Rodriguez that shifted momentum in their favor. Although Teddye Buchanan led the Sound with five total tackles and Ruben Hyppolite II contributed with a sack, it was Rodriguez's timely pick that proved to be the turning point in the game. Ultimately, Birmingham's defense held firm when it mattered most, allowing them to walk away with the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redbirds | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 15/22 | 68% | 199 | 3 | 1 | 117.2 |
Sound | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 14/27 | 52% | 330 | 4 | 3 | 96.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redbirds | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sound | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redbirds | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 28 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 49 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Sound | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 51 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 59 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 33 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Nate BoerkircherTE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redbirds | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty HamiltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Sound | |||||
| Ruben Hyppolite IISAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye BuchananWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nick BoltonSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Redbirds | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 3/3 | 4 | 59 |
Sound | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
