Week 2 of the 2026 UFL season continued on Saturday, with the Orlando Storm (2-0) defeating the Louisville Kings (0-2).
Kicking things off on Friday, defending champions DC Defenders (1-1) took care of business against the Columbus Aviators (0-2).
Ahead, birmingham stallions (1-0) will take on the Houston Gamblers (0-1) on Sunday, while Week 2 concludes on Tuesday. St. Louis BattleHawks (1-0) are battling the Dallas Renegades (1-0).
Week 2 results are as follows:
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key players: Defenders QB Jordan Ta’amu (8-for-11 for 99 yards, one touchdown), RB Deon Jackson (11 carries for 97 yards, three touchdowns); Aviators QB Jalen McClendon (23-for-37 for 157 yards, two touchdowns), RB Jalen McClendon (eight carries for 55 yards, one touchdown).
Game Recap: In this, both the teams moved forward scoring spectacular touchdowns in their first drive. The Defenders went 60 yards in eight games before hitting pay dirt, while it took the Aviators 13 games to go the same distance. However, the score was tied at 7-7 in the second quarter. The Defenders took advantage of a field goal on their next drive to take a 10–7 lead, while the Aviators missed a field goal 51 yards on the ensuing possession. DC then took charge with back-to-back touchdowns to make it 24–7. They both came on the field, with running back Zazavian Valade returning the first punt for a 10-yard score and Jackson adding a 12-yard touchdown. A punt punt on the next drive gave the ball back to Columbus, who responded with a rushing score of its own to make it 24–14. The last first half possession for both teams was an interception, so it remained a 10-point game at halftime.
Chaos ensued in the second half for the Aviators, who turned the ball over twice in the third quarter. The Defenders scored twice on those miscues, cutting their lead to 38–14 midway through the frame. Columbus was able to add a touchdown late in the third quarter to trim DC’s lead, but it was too late. The Defenders kicked a field goal early in the fourth quarter to make it a 21-point game, 41–20, and the Aviators were never able to catch up. Another fumble, a turnover on downs and an interception sealed Columbus’s fate and sent the Aviators to 0–2 on the season.
next: In Week 3, the Defenders host the Gamblers on Saturday, and the Aviators are on the road against the Renegades on Sunday.
key players: Storm QB Jack Plummer (18-for-23 for 182 yards, two touchdowns), WR Elijah Badger (2-for-3 for 59 yards, one touchdown), WR KJ Hamler (4-for-5 for 59 yards, one touchdown), K Michael Lantz (2-for-2, long of 57); Kings QB Chandler Rogers (13-for-20 for 151 yards).
Game Recap: Things went slow for both teams. The Kings struck out three to start, while the Storm turned the ball over on downs on their first drive. Both sides got on the board with a field goal on their next possession to tie it 3-3 late in the first quarter. It was more of a game in the second quarter, as both teams kicked field goals midway through the frame to make the score 6-6. Louisville kicked another field goal to make the score 9–6, but then Orlando took its first lead of the night just before halftime when Plummer connected with Hamler for a 41-yard touchdown. Similarly, Storm took a 12-9 lead at the break. After a quiet third quarter that resulted in no points for either team, Orlando added another touchdown late in the fourth quarter to win by double digits, 19–9.
next: In Week 3, the Kings and Storm are back together again on Friday, but this time Louisville is hosting.
key players: Stallions QB Matt Corral, WR Deon Cain, WR John Ross, WR Jaden Mickens, RB Anthony McFarland Jr.; Gamblers QB Hunter Dekkers, WR Jontrey Kirklin, RB Kirk Merritt, CB Damon Arnette.
Game Recap: Stay tuned for updates.
next: In Week 3, the Stallions vs. BattleHawks are on the road on Sunday, and the Gamblers vs. Defenders are on the road on Saturday.
key players: BattleHawks QB Brandon Silver, OLB Pita Taumoepanu, OLB Travis Feeney, DT Carlos Davis; Renegades QB Austin Reed, WR Tyler Vaughns, WR Greg Ward, OL Tremayne Ancrum Jr., WR Deonte Burnett.
Game Recap: Stay tuned for updates.
next: In Week 3, the BattleHawks are hosting the Stallions on Sunday, and the Renegades are hosting the Aviators on Sunday.
