TYLER, Texas — The Alliance of American Football's inaugural season starts tonight on CBS19, the home of Super Bowl LIII.
The eight-team league was founded in 2018 by Charlie Ebersol and Bill Polian.
Teams include:
- Arizona Hotshots
- Atlanta Legends
- Birmingham Iron
- Memphis Express
- Orlando Apollos
- Salt Lake Stallions
- San Diego Fleet
- San Antonio Commanders
Tonight's contest features ex-Los Angeles Rams head coach Mike Martz and the San Diego Fleet taking on the San Antonio Commanders, led by former Oregon State University head coach Mike Riley.
John Tyler alum and former University of Houston quarterback Greg Ward, Jr., will be suiting up for the Commanders at wide receiver.
Pregame begins at 7 p.m., with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
However, the game will look different than the NFL games we're all used to seeing.
While the season does actually kick off tonight, don't expect to see any kickoffs. Each team will take over possession after a score or at their own 25-yard line at the beginning of each half.
You also won't see any extra points. After a score, each team must attempt a two-point conversion. Field goals will still be a scoring option in regulation.
A "SkyJudge" will be utilized as the ninth member of the officiating crew. The crew member will use real-time technology to overturn clear errors. They will also review pass interference calls with 5:00 left in the fourth quarter, according to The Washington Post.
In overtime, each team will only get the ball once with a first and goal from the 10-yard line. Teams must score a TD and go for two, as FGs aren't allowed in OT. Games can end in a tie.
