Birmingham Stallions lay a goose egg in home opener

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A pass by Birmingham Stallions quarterback Matt Corral (2) is blocked by Orlando Storm outside linebacker Chris Garrett (48) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron directs his team against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Deon Cain (8) walks off the field at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions running back Tyrion Davis-Price (9) drives the ball against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) drives the ball against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron directs his team against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions free safety Jojo Tillery (4) walks along the field at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans react to negative play against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions cornerback Steven Gilmore (22) walks off the field at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron has a dispute with the referees at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans react to their team’s performance against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans cheer on their team at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Deon Cain (8) begins to fall as he drives the ball against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Rapper Gucci Mane gives a halftime performance at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions quarterback Michael Hiers (7) drives the ball against the Orlando Storm bat Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions quarterback Michael Hiers (7) drives the ball against the Orlando Storm bat Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Internet personality Bartstool Mintzy seen on the sideline at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

A pass intended for Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Justyn Ross (13) bounces off the field at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions suffer a 0-16 defeat to the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans react to their team’s performance against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron directs his team against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron walks off the field following his team’s 0-16 defeat to the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions guard Zack Johnson (68) walks off the field following his team’s 0-16 defeat to the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions fans react to their team’s performance against the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron seen during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions tight end Jordan Thomas (81) takes a photo with young fans during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron seen during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions running back Tyrion Davis-Price (9) gestures to the crowd during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Marlon Williams (17) seen during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron seen during warmups ahead of a game at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

Before Saturday, the Birmingham Stallions owned the only shutout in the history of the United Football League, when they blanked the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the 2024 championship game.

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