Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron Named Head Coach Of UFL's Birmingham Stallions
Former Alabama quarterback and three-time national champion AJ McCarron has been named the next head coach of the Birmingham Stallions.
patch.comHere’s the latest I can confirm based on recent reports:
- AJ McCarron was announced as the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions in December 2025, succeeding Skip Holtz. This marks a new era for the Stallions under his leadership.[2][3]
- Multiple outlets reported the official hiring and included quotes about continuing the Stallions’ championship legacy under McCarron. He emphasized representing Alabama and building on Holtz’s foundation.[3][4][2]
- The coverage around late 2025 and early 2026 centers on McCarron’s transition to coaching in Birmingham and the expectations for the team in the UFL’s next seasons.[10][2]
If you’d like, I can pull additional sources or summarize current season news (injuries, schedules, etc.) related to the Stallions and their coaching staff.