SATURDAY'S RESULTS : WEEK EIGHT

( 5-3 ) Jacksonville -28   ( 5-3 ) Birmingham -3

Birmingham, AL :   John Skelton completed 21 of 38 passes for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Jacksonville Bulls  (5-3) trampled the Birmingham Barracudas 28-3 at Legion Field in Birmingham Saturday afternoon.

Andre Williams ran 21 times for 71 yards and a touchdown. Chase Coffman had 9 receptions for 102 yards and a score. Cole Beasley added 5 catches for 78 yards and a score for the Bulls. Dominique Franks had a 27 yard interception return for a score as well.

Birmingham quarterback Greg McElroy completed 17 of 34 passes for 186 yards, but threw 4 interceptions in the loss for Birmingham.

(4-4) Virginia -34   ( 2-6) Omaha - 28

Norfolk, Va:  Kapri Bibbs ran for 3 touchdowns while amassing 147 yards on 29 carries, leading the Virginia Tritons past the Omaha Express  34-28 before 23,500 at William D. Price Stadium.

Triton quarterback Dan LeFevour completed 19 of 27 passes for 180 yards, plus ran 11 times for 47 yards and a touchdown. Danny Amendola had 6 catches for 78 yards as the Tritons improve to 4-4 on the year.

Omaha was led by quarterback Zach Collaros who completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and 1 touchdown with 3 interceptions. Latavius Murray had 100 yards rushing on 21 carries and 1 touchdown. Brandon Kaufman had 5 catches for 55 yards and Gator Hoskins 5 receptions for 51 yards and a score for Omaha.  The Express fall to 2-6 on the year.

(4-4) Philadelphia - 24   (2-4) Houston -20

Houston, TX;   Terrance Edwards pulled in 8 catches for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns, to lead the Philadelphia Stars  (4-4) past the Houston Gamblers at NRG Stadium in Houston Saturday.

Tajh Boyd completed 19 of 28 passes for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns with 2 interceptions for the Stars who have won two straight. Robbie Rouse had 15 carries for 61 yards, plus a touchdown reception.

Houston was led by quarterback Dalton Williams, who completed 20 of 31 passes for 249 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. Dezmon Briscoe had 6 catches for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. Marquess Wilson caught 8 passes for 97 yards. Kevin Smith ran 15 times for 70 yards  for the Gamblers.

Announced Attendance : 32,100

(5-3) Memphis -23    ( 5-3 ) New York - 20

New York, NY;   Austin Collie had a career day,  catching 8 passes for 222 yards and 1 touchdown, leading the Memphis Hound Dogs to their third consecutive victory topping the New York Phantoms 23-20 at Michie Stadium.

Javon Ringer ran 26 times for 114 yards. Quarterback Ricky Ray threw for 352 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception while completing 18 of 36 passes. Dominique Whaley had a touchdown on the ground.

New York quarterback Case Keenum connected on 22 of 31 passes for 213 yards and 1 touchdown. Tyrod Taylor threw a touchdown late in relief. LaRon Council ran for 108 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown. Josh Hill caught 6 passes for 77 yards and a score for New York who fall to 5-3.

( 4-4) Baltimore - 33   ( 1-6 ) Denver - 23 

Denver, CO;  Scott Tolzien threw for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns while completing 22 of 27 passes as the Baltimore Bombers ( 4-4 ) defeated the Denver Miners 33 -23, before 26,000 at Invesco Field Saturday evening.

Patrick Edwards caught 4 passes for 104 yards and 1 touchdown. Nik Lewis had 6 receptions for 76 yards and a score. Tony Scheffler chipped in with 6 catches for 41 yards.  Sean White had 10 carries for 58 yards and 1 touchdown. Rajion Neal ran 17 times for 55 yards in the win for the Bombers.

Chase Clement completed 24 of 41 passes for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception, plus ran 12 times for 67 yards. Nate Eachus had 9 carries for 54 yards. Cole McKenzie had 7 catches for 116 yards and a score for the Miners.

(5-3) Sacramento - 34    ( 5-3 ) Columbus -24

Sacramento, CA;   Ryan Nassib completed 14 of 19 passes for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Sacramento Crusaders ( 5-3 ) past the Columbus Explorers 34-24 at Hornet Stadium Saturday night.

Randy Moss had his best game of the year, catching  4 passes for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cordell Roberson had 4 catches for 57 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kaderius Lacey ran for 76 yards on 15 carries for the Crusaders.

Bo Levi Mitchell completed 20 of 36 passes for 302 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception to lead the Explorers. Jaquizz Rodgers had 59 yards on 20 carries with 2 touchdowns,  plus a touchdown reception. Da'Rick Rogers had 8 catches for 127 yards in the loss for Columbus.