1984 Michigan Panthers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-8
Finishing 2nd in the USFL's West Division of the Western Conference
Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Jim Stanley (10-8)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Attendance: 292,126, Avg. 32,458 in 9 home dates
1984 Michigan Panthers Roster
The Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League ended the 1984 season with a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the USFL's West Division of the Western Conference.
The Panthers scored 400 points, and the defense allowed 382. Bobby Hebert led the charge, passing for 3,758 yards. Derek Holloway paced pass catchers, snagging 62 passes for 1,219 yards. Mike Cobb contributed to the receiving game as well.
John Williams carried the ball for a team-best 984 yards for Michigan.
Oliver Davis picked off 5 opponent throws. Larry Bethea topped the defensive unit with 11 quarterback sacks.
Jim Stanley coached the team. The 1984 Michigan Panthers lost in the Quarterfinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 400
Regular Season Points Against: 382
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 21 at Chicago Blitz 20 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| February 11, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 10 at Los Angeles Express 0 | W | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Tempe, AZ | |
| February 18, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 6 at Oakland Invaders 7 | L | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | Mesa, AZ | |
| February 27, 1984 | Chicago Blitz 18 at Michigan Panthers 20 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| March 3, 1984 | Pittsburgh Maulers 24 at Michigan Panthers 27 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| March 11, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 28 at Denver Gold 0 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| March 18, 1984 | Arizona Wranglers 26 at Michigan Panthers 31 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| March 26, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 52 at Houston Gamblers 34 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| April 1, 1984 | San Antonio Gunslingers 10 at Michigan Panthers 26 | W | 4-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| April 7, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 17 at Oklahoma Outlaws 20 | L | 4-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| April 15, 1984 | Birmingham Stallions 28 at Michigan Panthers 17 | L | 4-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| April 23, 1984 | Tampa Bay Bandits 20 at Michigan Panthers 7 | L | 4-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 6-3-0 | ||
| April 29, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 21 at New Jersey Generals 31 | L | 4-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| May 6, 1984 | Houston Gamblers 28 at Michigan Panthers 31 | W | 5-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 7-4-0 | OT | |
| May 13, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 3 at New Orleans Breakers 10 | L | 5-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| May 20, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 17 at Los Angeles Express 24 | L | 5-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| May 27, 1984 | Philadelphia Stars 31 at Michigan Panthers 13 | L | 5-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| June 1, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 23 at San Antonio Gunslingers 17 | W | 5-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 8-7-0 | OT | |
| June 9, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 13 at Oakland Invaders 20 | L | 5-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 8-8-0 | ||
| June 18, 1984 | Oklahoma Outlaws 24 at Michigan Panthers 34 | W | 6-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 9-8-0 | ||
| June 24, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 20 at Chicago Blitz 17 | W | 6-3-0 | 4-5-0 | 10-8-0 | ||
| June 30, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 21 at Los Angeles Express 27 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 3OT | Quarterfinals |
