Bryce Perkins, Panthers keep Showboats winless

Field Level Media|published: 04/18/2025, 11:47pm EDT

Apr 24, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; A general overall aerial view of Ford Field. The stadium is the home of the Detroit Lions. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bryce Perkins threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns as the Michigan Panthers routed the visiting Memphis Showboats 27-9 on Friday.

Nate McCrary produced 60 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries for Michigan (3-1). Toa Taua added 10 carries for 53 yards and a score, and Jaylon Moore and Jalen Wydermyer made TD receptions. Perkins connected on 15 of 22 passes, and he was 1-for-2 on one-point conversion passes.

Deneric Prince opened the game with a touchdown for Memphis (0-4), but the Panthers dominated the rest of the way.

E.J. Perry (8-for-16, 74 yards, one interception) and Troy Williams (4-for-8, 13 yards) split the quarterback duties for the Showboats. Kwamie Lassiter II led Memphis with 33 receiving yards on three catches.

--Field Level Media