Former Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes wasn't able to help the Michigan Panthers in their final attempt at a UFL title as they fell, 58-34, to the DC Defenders in the UFL Championship on Saturday night.

The 25-year-old's teary-eyed reaction came as he reflected on his football career to date and the "surreal" feeling of advancing to a championship game for the first time. "To go through the journey I have,

The Panthers snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Stallions to advance to the 2025 UFL championship game.