Highlights:
* Brahmas scored 18 points in the first half, building a crucial early lead
* Kellen Mond efficient with 14-for-20 passing for 121 yards and a touchdown
* Brahmas improve to 1-3 while Defenders fall to 3-1 in the XFL Conference
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| DC | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Game Recap:
The San Antonio Brahmas earned their first victory of the 2025 UFL season, holding off the previously undefeated DC Defenders 24-18. San Antonio jumped out to a commanding 12-0 lead after the first quarter and maintained enough momentum to secure the win. With the victory, the Brahmas improve to 1-3, while the Defenders drop to 3-1 but remain atop the XFL Conference standings.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Brahmas vs Defenders.
Brahmas Performance:
The Brahmas came out firing on all cylinders, scoring 12 points in the first quarter and adding another 12 in the second and third quarters combined. Their defense held strong in the fourth quarter, preventing the Defenders from completing a comeback.
Top Offensive Players:
* Kellen Mond: QB – 14-of-20 passing, 121 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
* Aidan Robbins: RB – 4 carries, 13 yards, 2 TD
* Anthony McFarland Jr.: RB – 14 carries, 55 yards; 3 receptions, 14 yards
* Jacob Harris: WR – 3 receptions, 35 yards
* Greg Ward: WR – 3 receptions, 20 yards, 1 TD
Top Defensive Players:
* Tavante Beckett: LB – 8 tackles
* Jalen Elliott: DB – 5 tackles
* Darius Phillips: DB – 4 tackles
* Jordan Williams: DL – 4 tackles
* Prince Emili: DL – 3 tackles, 1 sack
Defenders Performance:
Despite the loss, the Defenders showed resilience by scoring 12 points in the second quarter to keep the game competitive. Jordan Ta’amu put up impressive numbers in the losing effort, but the team couldn’t overcome their slow start.
Top Offensive Players:
* Jordan Ta’amu: QB – 19-of-31 passing, 300 yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
* Abram Smith: RB – 13 carries, 39 yards; 2 receptions, 14 yards
* Braylon Sanders: WR – 3 receptions, 87 yards
* Chris Rowland: WR – 7 receptions, 62 yards
* Cornell Powell: WR – 3 receptions, 52 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Bryce Thompson: DB – 7 tackles
* Tayler Hawkins: DB – 4 tackles
* Momo Sanogo: LB – 3 tackles
* Kelvin Joseph: DB – 2 tackles
* Andre Mintze: LB – 2 tackles
UFL Scores and Standings
Looking at the current UFL standings, the DC Defenders (3-1) remain tied atop the XFL Conference with the Arlington Renegades (3-1), followed by the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-2) and now the San Antonio Brahmas (1-3). In the USFL Conference, the Michigan Panthers and Birmingham Stallions lead the way with identical 3-1 records, while the Houston Roughnecks (1-3) and Memphis Showboats (0-4) round out the standings.
This victory could serve as a turning point for the Brahmas, who had struggled through their first three games of the season. Their ability to start fast and sustain enough offense throughout all four quarters proved to be the difference against a Defenders team that had looked formidable in their previous outings.
Can the Brahmas build on this momentum to climb back into playoff contention in the XFL Conference? Will the Defenders bounce back from this unexpected setback to maintain their position at the top of the standings? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
