# UFL Schedule Today May 23: DC Defenders vs Orlando Storm - TV Channels, Live Stream Odds

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-05-22T12:04:00Z
- Updated: 2026-05-22T12:06:02Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Orlando Storm (orlando-storm)
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**The defending champions travel to Orlando without [Jordan Ta'amu](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/five-options-quarterback-dc-defenders-jordan-taamu-season) in a must-win playoff race showdown.**

## This Week's UFL Schedule

### [DC Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders) at [Orlando Storm](https://uflnewshub.com/team/orlando-storm)

- When | Saturday, May 23 at 12:00 AM ET
- Where | Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando
- TV | FOX
- Line | Orlando Storm -2 | O/U 46

The Storm (6-2) have locked up a playoff spot and sit atop the UFL standings, but they're hosting a dangerous Defenders squad that desperately needs this win to keep their title defense alive. DC comes in reeling after losing [Jordan Ta'amu](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-taamu-2033) to a season-ending knee injury, completely reshaping their championship hopes with just two weeks left in the regular season.

Orlando has been the league's most consistent team all season, riding [Jack Plummer](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297)'s steady arm and a balanced rushing attack led by [Jashaun Corbin](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jashaun-corbin-33108). The Storm will be having their "Hats Off to Heroes" game honoring first responders and military families, and they'll look to clinch the top seed with a victory over the defending champs.

**Players to Watch:**

- **Jack Plummer** (Storm, QB) — League leader with 1,710 passing yards and just 1 interception while eyeing an NFL return.
- **Deon Jackson** (Defenders, RB) — Third in the UFL with 347 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, must carry the load without Ta'amu.
- **Elijhah Badger** (Storm, WR) — Fourth in receiving with 454 yards and 4 scores, Plummer's top target in the red zone.

**Pick:** Storm 24-17. Plummer's precision passing and home field advantage prove too much for a Defenders team still adjusting to life without their franchise quarterback.

## 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
- 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

- Storm coach Anthony Becht is actively campaigning for eight of his players to get NFL camp invites, calling Jack Plummer a lock for the next level.
- Jashaun Corbin has quietly rushed for 353 yards this season and could feast against a Defenders defense that's allowed big rushing games lately.
- DC must find a new starting quarterback with Ta'amu done for the year — expect a committee approach in this crucial road test.

[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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