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Jackson Tallies Three Scores in Dc's 44-26 Win over Columbus

April 3, 2026 - COLUMBUS, OH - In the highest scoring game of the 2026 UFL season so far, the DC Defenders by Deon Jackson, who ran for three touchdowns, secured their first win of the season with a 44-26 victory over the Columbus Aviators at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Jackson opened the game's scoring on DC's first drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown to give the Defenders a 6-0 lead. Columbus quickly countered on the next drive when quarterback Jalan McClendon used his legs to rush six yards to the endzone to tie th... Full Story

Houston Gamblers Set for Electric Home Opener with "All in on H-Town" Celebration

April 3, 2026 - HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Gamblers are set to usher in a new era of spring football in the city with a high-energy home opener that blends football, culture, and entertainment under the theme, "ALL IN ON H-TOWN." The game marks a defining moment for the franchise as it deepens its roots in Houston and delivers a can't-miss fan experience. HOME OPENER HIGHLIGHTS ACE THE ARMADILLO DEBUT The Houston Gamblers will officially introduce their new mascot, Ace the Armadillo, bringing a fresh, energetic presence to the franc... Full Story

Reed, Mosley, McCrane Earn Week One Player of the Week Honors

April 2, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Quarterback Austin Reed of the Dallas Renegades, defensive back Jordan Mosley of the St. Louis Battlehawks, and kicker Matt McCrane of the DC Defenders have been named United Football League Players of the Week after strong performances in Week One. Offense: QB, Austin Reed, Dallas Quarterback Austin Reed delivered a historic performance in Week One, leading the league with 376 passing yards as he set a new UFL single-game regular season passing record. Reed completed 26-of-40 pass attempts and threw th... Full Story

Inside the UFL

April 2, 2026 - Season three of the United Football League kicked off with three new markets as the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings and Orlando Storm took the field for the first time. Notably, several quarterbacks also made their United Football League debuts with several making splashes in week one. Austin Reed of the Dallas Renegades topped that list, completing 26 of 40 passes for a UFL regular-season record 376 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Dallas' 36-17 victory over the Houston Gamblers. Reed won the starti... Full Story

• Jackson Tallies Three Scores in Dc's 44-26 Win over Columbus - DC Defenders (April 3)
  
• Jackson Goes Off, DC Earns First Win over Columbus - (April 3)
  
• Houston Gamblers Set for Electric Home Opener with "All in on H-Town" Celebration - Houston Gamblers (April 3)
  
• Reed, Mosley, McCrane Earn Week One Player of the Week Honors - (April 2)
  
• Inside the UFL - (April 2)
  
• UFL Unveils Corporate Partnership Roster for 2026 Season - (April 2)
  
• Reed, St. Louis Defense and Clark Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week - Dallas Renegades (March 31)
  
• UFL's Player-To-Coach Communication Tech Is Changing the Game - (March 31)
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (March 31)
  
• United Football League and ScorePlay Enter into Multi-Year Partnership to Develop a Core Media Infrastructure and Deliver Unprecedented Fan Access - (March 30)
  
• Week One Delivers: Records, Upsets, and Packed Houses - (March 30)
  
• Columbus Comeback Falls Short, Orlando Earns First Ever Victory - Columbus Aviators (March 30)
  
• Corbin Scores Twice in 23-16 Win over Aviators - Orlando Storm (March 30)
  
• Gamblers Struggle to Find Rhythm in Battle of Texas Defeat - Houston Gamblers (March 28)
  
• Reed Tosses for 376 Yards in Debut, Dallas Overwhelms Houston in Battle of Texas - Dallas Renegades (March 28)
  
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• Columbus Aviators home opener against the DC Defenders - Columbus Dispatch (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: DC Defenders vs Columbus Aviators Highlights: United Football League - YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Best Mic'd up Moments of Week 1: United Football League - YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: New Rules. New Challenges. Same Standard. Catch the Full Episode of the UFL Show on YouTube - YouTube (April 3)
  
• UFL schedule Week 2: What games are on today? TV channel, live stream - USA Today (April 3)
  
• UFL's Repole laments Week 1 scoring, coaches unfazed - ESPN (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Fresh Faces. Fast Start. This Dallas Renegades Team Is Different. - YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Top 10 Plays from Week One: United Football League - YouTube (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Storm Warning in EffectAfter a 77% Completion Performance in Week 1, Plummer's Just Getti - YouTube (April 3)
  
• Nelly, a blast at Battlehawks game - St. Louis American (April 3)
  
• VIDEO: Nowhere to Go with Wallace in the Gap - YouTube (April 2)
  
• Recapping Saints QB Hunter Dekkers debut with UFL's Houston Gamblers - Saints Wire (April 2)
  
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