History of Michigan Panthers (2022) in Timeline

The Michigan Panthers are a professional American football team located in Detroit, Michigan, competing in the United Football League (UFL). As part of the USFL Conference, the team is owned by Dwayne Johnson's Alpha Acquico and Fox Corporation. Their home games are played at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit, sharing the venue with the NFL's Detroit Lions. The Panthers are a part of the revamped spring football landscape aiming to provide more football opportunities.

January 27, 2022: Jeff Fisher Named Head Coach and General Manager

On January 27, 2022, Jeff Fisher was announced as the head coach and general manager of the Michigan Panthers on The Herd with Colin Cowherd.

May 1, 2022: Michigan Panthers Win First Game

On May 1, 2022, the Michigan Panthers secured their first-ever victory, defeating the Pittsburgh Maulers 24–0 at Protective Stadium.

February 3, 2023: Mike Nolan Replaces Jeff Fisher as Head Coach

On February 3, 2023, the USFL announced that Mike Nolan would be replacing Jeff Fisher as head coach of the Michigan Panthers, citing "personal reasons".

September 28, 2023: XFL and USFL Announce Intent to Merge

On September 28, 2023, the XFL and USFL announced their intention to merge, with further details to be revealed later. The merger was subject to regulatory approval.

November 30, 2023: Merger Receives Regulatory Approval

On November 30, 2023, Garcia announced that the XFL and USFL merger had received regulatory approval, with plans for a combined season to begin March 30, 2024.