The UFL schedule heats up today with two pivotal Week 5 matchups featuring teams battling for conference positioning. UFL games today showcase the Defenders taking on the Renegades in an XFL Conference showdown, followed by a Texas rivalry as the Roughnecks face the Brahmas in their first home game of the season.
Game Overview:
UFL games on April 27, 2025:
DC Defenders vs Arlington Renegades
Location: Choctaw Stadium, Arlington, TX Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN Stream: ESPN+
Houston Roughnecks vs San Antonio Brahmas
Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Date: April 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN Stream: ESPN+
Game Previews:
DC Defenders vs Arlington Renegades: Key Players:
- Jordan Ta’amu (Defenders): QB – Leads the UFL with 906 passing yards and 6 touchdowns through four games
- Luis Perez (Renegades): QB – Ranks 2nd in the league with 728 passing yards and a 71.3% completion rate
- Ajene Harris (Renegades): CB – Set a UFL record last week with a 102-yard interception return touchdown
- Chris Rowland (Defenders): WR – Top target with 15 receptions for 191 yards and a touchdown this season
- Kalen Ballage (Renegades): RB – Leading Arlington’s ground attack with 197 rushing yards and a 77-yard long run
Houston Roughnecks vs San Antonio Brahmas: Key Players:
- TJ Vasher (Roughnecks): WR – Former Brahma averaging 17.3 yards per catch with a crucial 46-yard grab last week
- Mathew Sexton (Brahmas): WR – Recorded the league’s fastest touchdown of the season with an 83-yard punt return at 20.45 mph
- Anthony McFarland Jr. (Brahmas): RB – Leading the team’s ground game with 196 rushing yards on 30 carries
- Justin Hall (Roughnecks): WR – Team leader with 17 receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown
- Jacob Harris (Brahmas): WR – Top receiving threat with 14 catches for 223 yards and multiple explosive plays
UFL Betting Odds:
DC Defenders vs Arlington Renegades
Spread: Renegades -3
Over/Under: 39
Moneyline: Renegades -160, Defenders +140
Houston Roughnecks vs San Antonio Brahmas
Spread: Brahmas -3
Over/Under: 38
Moneyline: Brahmas -155, Roughnecks +135
UFL Standings:
XFL Conference
DC Defenders: 3-1
Arlington Renegades: 3-1
St. Louis Battlehawks: 3-2
San Antonio Brahmas: 1-3
USFL Conference
Michigan Panthers: 3-2
Birmingham Stallions: 3-2
Houston Roughnecks: 1-3
Memphis Showboats: 1-4
UFL News:
In a significant development, San Antonio interim head coach Payton Pardee earned his first career victory last week against the previously undefeated DC Defenders, becoming the youngest head coach in professional football history to secure a win. The Defenders and Renegades matchup features the league’s top two defenses, with both teams ranking in the top two for sacks, tackles for loss, and takeaways through four weeks. Houston returns to San Antonio for just the second time in franchise history, bringing former Brahmas receiver TJ Vasher back to face his old team. According to SkillCorner tracking data, Matthew Sexton’s 83-yard punt return touchdown last week registered as the fastest scoring play of the season at 20.45 mph.
As Week 5 action unfolds, fans will be closely monitoring the UFL scores that could significantly impact the UFL standings, especially in the highly competitive XFL Conference where the Defenders and Renegades are battling for first place. UFL betting odds suggest two close contests today, with home teams slightly favored in what should be competitive matchups. Will Jordan Ta’amu continue his league-leading passing pace, or will Arlington’s defense continue its dominance? Share your predictions for today’s games in the comments below!
