The Birmingham Stallions hit the road to face the Columbus Aviators in a crucial matchup for playoff positioning.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Birmingham Stallions at Columbus Aviators
| When | Saturday, May 23 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where | Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH |
| TV | ABC |
| Line | Birmingham Stallions -2 | O/U 44 |
Both teams are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race after disappointing starts to 2026. Birmingham sits at 4-4 but has struggled offensively all season, ranking near the bottom in scoring. Columbus desperately needs a win at 2-6, having lost six straight after starting the year with promise.
The Stallions enter this matchup coming off their Week 8 battle with the Aviators, where both teams showed flashes but couldn't sustain drives consistently. Columbus has been providing tickets for veterans and military families for their "Hats Off to Heroes" game, adding extra motivation for the home crowd at Historic Crew Stadium.
Players to Watch:
- Jalan McClendon (Aviators, QB) — Leading the team with 1,376 passing yards and needs to cut down on turnovers to keep Columbus competitive.
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Stallions, QB) — Has thrown for 888 yards and 6 touchdowns while providing mobility that could trouble the Aviators defense.
- Jaydon Mickens (Stallions, WR) — Birmingham's top target with 40 catches for 519 yards, crucial for moving the chains in the passing game.
Pick: Birmingham 23-17. The Stallions have more playoff experience and should find enough offense to gut out a road win against a Columbus team that's struggled to close games.
UFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Storm | 7 | 2 | 203 | 163 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 5 | 3 | 175 | 162 |
| DC Defenders | 5 | 4 | 258 | 195 |
| Birmingham Stallions | 4 | 4 | 148 | 167 |
| Louisville Kings | 4 | 4 | 186 | 169 |
| Dallas Renegades | 3 | 5 | 181 | 206 |
| Houston Gamblers | 3 | 5 | 148 | 202 |
| Columbus Aviators | 2 | 6 | 153 | 188 |
Quick Hits
- Columbus recently signed defensive ends Jacoby Windmon and Syrus Webster to bolster their pass rush heading into this critical stretch.
- Birmingham's offense has been inconsistent, scoring just 148 points through eight games compared to allowing 167.
- The Aviators are hosting their "Hats Off to Heroes" game, providing free tickets to military families and veterans for extra crowd support.
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