# UFL Result: Defenders Narrowly Defeat Renegades 29-28

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-04-13T20:42:14Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:10Z
- Categories: Dallas Renegades (dallas-renegades), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/dallas-renegades/ufl-result-defenders-narrowly-defeat-renegades-29-28

Key Points:

- Defenders QB [Jordan Ta'amu](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-taamu-2033) threw for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Renegades QB [Luis Perez](https://uflnewshub.com/player/luis-perez-1504) passed for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Defenders kicker [Matt McCrane](https://uflnewshub.com/player/matt-mccrane-32195) made the game-winning 49-yard field goal

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The DC Defenders managed to secure a close 29-28 victory over the Arlington Renegades in an exciting UFL game that came down to a last second field goal. The Defenders were trailing by 10 with 2:00 minutes remaining in the game.

The Defenders improved their record to 2-1, while the Renegades fell to 0-3.

### Defenders Breakdown

The Defenders offense was led by quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, who had a solid performance:

- 11/24 passing for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns
- 9 rushes for 53 yards

Other notable offensive contributors for the Defenders included:

- RB Cam'Ron Harris: 9 rushes for 27 yards and 1 touchdown
- WR Kelvin Harmon: 2 receptions for 51 yards
- WR Ty Scott: 3 receptions for 48 yards

Kicker Matt McCrane was clutch for the Defenders, making field goals from 40-49 yards (1/1) and 50+ yards (2/2), including the game winner as time expired.

### Renegades Breakdown

Quarterback Luis Perez had an impressive outing for the Renegades despite the loss:

- 24/40 passing for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns

The Renegades' top offensive players were:

- RB De'Veon Smith: 14 rushes for 63 yards
- RB Leddie Brown: 10 rushes for 40 yards, 4 receptions for 36 yards
- WR Tyler Vaughns: 9 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown
- TE Sal Cannella: 4 receptions for 48 yards

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