Undefeated Dallas looks to stay perfect as Columbus seeks their first win at home Friday night.
This Week's UFL Schedule
Dallas Renegades at Columbus Aviators
| When | Saturday, April 18 at 12:00 AM ET |
| Where | Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus |
| TV | FOX |
| Line | Dallas Renegades -4 | O/U 46 |
The Renegades roll into Columbus riding a perfect 3-0 start behind Austin Reed's stellar play and the league's most explosive offense. Columbus showed life last week in their 23-28 loss to Dallas, holding the high-powered Renegades attack to just 225 yards. Now the winless Aviators get their shot at redemption in front of their home crowd.
This matchup could come down to whether Columbus can replicate their defensive performance from last week. Dallas has been putting up points in bunches, but the Aviators proved they can slow down Rick Neuheisel's offense when locked in. Ted Ginn Jr. returns to the sideline after missing one game due to his DWI arrest, giving Columbus their full coaching staff back.
Players to Watch:
- Austin Reed (Renegades, QB) — Leading MVP candidate with 763 yards and 9 TDs against just one pick through three games
- Tyler Vaughns (Renegades, WR) — UFL receiving yards leader with 331 yards and 4 TDs, Reed's top target
- Jalan McClendon (Aviators, QB) — Columbus' starter has thrown for 598 yards but needs to cut down on turnovers
Pick: Dallas 27-20. The Renegades have too much firepower, but Columbus keeps it close at home.
UFL Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Renegades | 3 | 0 | 95 | 55 |
| Orlando Storm | 3 | 0 | 71 | 52 |
| DC Defenders | 2 | 1 | 99 | 49 |
| St. Louis Battlehawks | 2 | 1 | 65 | 71 |
| Birmingham Stallions | 1 | 2 | 65 | 69 |
| Louisville Kings | 1 | 3 | 73 | 85 |
| Houston Gamblers | 1 | 3 | 68 | 125 |
| Columbus Aviators | 0 | 3 | 65 | 95 |
Quick Hits
- Reed's 62% completion rate and 9:1 TD-to-INT ratio has him as the clear MVP frontrunner heading into Week 4
- Vaughns leads all receivers with 331 yards and isn't thinking about the NFL yet — his focus remains on bringing Dallas a UFL title
- Columbus held Dallas to season-low 225 total yards last week, showing their defense can compete when clicking
Standings | Full Schedule | League Leaders
Who wins this week? Drop your picks in the comments.