# UFL Schedule Today May 17: Columbus Aviators vs Birmingham Stallions - TV Channels, Live Stream Odds

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-05-17T12:34:00Z
- Updated: 2026-05-17T12:34:34Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Birmingham Stallions (birmingham-stallions), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
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> Preview all 1 UFL Week 8 matchups with analysis, key players to watch, and score predictions.

**Two struggling teams clash as the [Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators) visit the [Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions) with playoff hopes fading fast.**

## This Week's UFL Schedule

### [Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators) at [Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions)

- When | Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM ET
- Where | Protective Stadium, Birmingham
- TV | FOX
- Line | Birmingham Stallions -4 | O/U 46

Both teams desperately need a win to stay alive in the playoff race. The [Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/eight-defensive-prospects-ufl-consider-post-nfl-draft) (2-5) have shown flashes but can't put together complete games, while the defending champion Stallions (3-4) are struggling to find their identity under first-year head coach AJ McCarron. Columbus got their ground game rolling last week against Houston, and they'll need that same physicality to compete in Birmingham.

**Players to Watch:**

- **[Jalan McClendon](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932)** (Aviators, QB) — Has completed 135 of 194 passes for 1,225 yards and 8 touchdowns with just 4 picks
- **[John Lovett](https://uflnewshub.com/player/john-lovett-28525)** (Aviators, RB) — Coming off a strong week seven performance with 65 carries for 282 yards and 2 TDs this season
- **[Jaydon Mickens](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jaydon-mickens-33150)** (Stallions, WR) — Birmingham's top target with 38 catches for 486 yards and 2 touchdowns

**Pick:** Stallions 20-17. Birmingham's home field advantage and desperation gives them the edge in a low-scoring grind.

## UFL Standings

- Team | W | L | PF | PA
- Orlando Storm | 6 | 2 | 176 | 144
- St. Louis Battlehawks | 5 | 3 | 175 | 162
- DC Defenders | 5 | 3 | 239 | 168
- Louisville Kings | 4 | 4 | 186 | 169
- Birmingham Stallions | 3 | 4 | 134 | 164
- Dallas Renegades | 3 | 5 | 181 | 206
- Houston Gamblers | 3 | 5 | 148 | 202
- Columbus Aviators | 2 | 5 | 150 | 174

## Quick Hits

- Aviators QB Jalen Morton finally found the end zone last week on a rushing touchdown after weeks of gadget plays
- Stallions receiver Jaydon Mickens leads Birmingham in catches and could be a key factor against Columbus' secondary
- Both teams sitting well below .500 means this could be an elimination game for playoff contention

[Standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) | [Full Schedule](https://uflnewshub.com/schedule) | [League Leaders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl-stats-league-leaders-2026)

**Who wins this week? Drop your picks in the comments.**

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