# UFL Schedule Today April 4, 2026: DC Defenders vs Columbus Aviators - TV Channels, Live Stream Odds

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-04-03T12:00:00Z
- Updated: 2026-04-03T12:50:42Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-april-4-2026-dc-defenders-vs-columbus-aviators-tv-channels-live-stream-odds

> Preview all 1 UFL Week 2 matchups with analysis, key players to watch, and score predictions.

**Defending champs DC Defenders look to avoid 0-2 hole against expansion [Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/columbus-aviators-week-2-preview-vs-dc-defenders-prediction-keys-to-victory-odds) in Friday night showdown.**

## This Week's UFL Schedule

### [DC Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders) at [Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators)

- When | Friday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where | Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus
- TV | FOX
- Line | DC Defenders -2 | O/U 40

Both teams desperately need a win after disappointing Week 1 losses. The defending champion Defenders managed just 10 points in their opener, while the expansion Aviators fell to Orlando despite moving the ball effectively. Columbus gets their first-ever home game in franchise history, which could provide the energy they need against a DC team still searching for offensive rhythm.

DC's offensive line struggles were evident in Week 1, prompting them to bring back 2025 All-UFL tackle [Yasir Durant](https://uflnewshub.com/player/yasir-durant-33146) and release [Adrian Ealy](https://uflnewshub.com/player/adrian-ealy-32015) after just one game. The Aviators showed they can move the ball through the air with quarterback [Jalan McClendon](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) completing 21 of 32 passes, but they couldn't punch it in when it mattered most.

**Players to Watch:**

- **Jalan McClendon** (Aviators, QB) — Threw for 212 yards in his UFL debut and needs to find the end zone this week
- **Deon Jackson** (Defenders, RB) — Led DC with 57 rushing yards and their only offensive touchdown in Week 1
- **Tay Martin** (Aviators, WR) — Columbus's top target with 7 catches for 86 yards, the go-to receiver for McClendon

**Pick:** Aviators 21-17. Columbus gets their first franchise win at home as DC's offensive line issues continue to plague the defending champs.

## UFL Standings

- Team | W | L | PF | PA
- Dallas Renegades | 1 | 0 | 36 | 17
- Orlando Storm | 1 | 0 | 23 | 16
- St. Louis Battlehawks | 1 | 0 | 16 | 10
- Birmingham Stallions | 1 | 0 | 15 | 13
- Louisville Kings | 0 | 1 | 13 | 15
- DC Defenders | 0 | 1 | 10 | 16
- Columbus Aviators | 0 | 1 | 16 | 23
- Houston Gamblers | 0 | 1 | 17 | 36

## Quick Hits

- DC's offensive line makeover continues as they search for chemistry after releasing Adrian Ealy following Week 1
- Aviators RB Zaquandre White averaged 16 yards per carry in limited action — could see expanded role Friday
- Columbus head coach Ted Ginn Jr. emphasized ball security this week after losing two fumbles against Orlando

[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.**

From UFL News Hub. Please link to https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-april-4-2026-dc-defenders-vs-columbus-aviators-tv-channels-live-stream-odds when citing. More at https://uflnewshub.com/llms.txt