The 2024 Memphis Showboats season was the second season for the Memphis Showboats as a professional American football franchise and their first as part of the United Football League. The Showboats played their home games at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and were led by head coach John DeFilippo.
The Showboats failed to improve from their 5–5 record from the previous season. Head coach John DeFilippo and the general manager, both resigned after the season completed.
Previous season The Showboats finished the previous season with a 5–5 record. They would miss the USFL playoffs.
Schedule All times Central Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Sunday March 31 2:00 p.m. ESPN at Houston Roughnecks 18–12 1–0 Rice Stadium 9,157 2 Saturday April 6 11:00 a.m. ESPN San Antonio Brahmas 19–20 1–1 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 8,791 3 Saturday April 13 6:00 p.m. Fox at Birmingham Stallions 14–33 1–2 Protective Stadium 12,265 4 Saturday April 20 11:30 a.m. ABC at St. Louis Battlehawks 17–32 1–3 The Dome at America's Center 31,757 5 Sunday April 28 2:00 p.m. Fox Michigan Panthers 18–35 1–4 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 7,640 6 Saturday May 4 11:00 a.m. ABC Birmingham Stallions 21–39 1–5 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 5,609 7 Saturday May 11 12:00 p.m. ESPN at Arlington Renegades 23–47 1–6 Choctaw Stadium 8,042 8 Saturday May 18 3:00 p.m. Fox at Michigan Panthers 18–24 1–7 Ford Field 9,370 9 Sunday May 26 1:30 p.m. Fox DC Defenders 21–36 1–8 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 6,387 10 Sunday June 2 6:00 p.m. Fox Houston Roughnecks 19–12 2–8 Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium 6,039
Game summaries Week 1: at Houston Roughnecks
Week 2: vs. San Antonio Brahmas
Standings
Roster
Staff The 2024 coaching staff was announced on February 21, 2024. Memphis Showboats staffFront office General manager – Dennis Polian
Head coach Head coach – John DeFilippo
Offensive coaches Special Teams/Running Backs – Kirk Doll Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers – Doug Martin Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line – Jim Turner Tight Ends – T.J. Vernieri Defensive coaches Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs – Carnell Lake Linebackers – Paul Pasqualoni Assistant Linebackers – Steven Thompson
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