# UFL Scores Today: Columbus Aviators 16, Orlando Storm 23 - Storm Defense Forces Turnovers in Week 1 Win

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-03-30T15:35:00Z
- Updated: 2026-03-30T15:38:02Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Scores (scores), Orlando Storm (orlando-storm), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-columbus-aviators-16-orlando-storm-23-storm-defense-forces-turnovers-in-week-1-win

> The Orlando Storm defeated the Columbus Aviators 23-16 in UFL Week 1 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**The Orlando Storm forced two fumbles and controlled the ground game to beat Columbus 23-16 in their franchise debut.**

The [Orlando Storm](https://uflnewshub.com/team/orlando-storm) (1-0) opened their inaugural UFL season with a victory over the [Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators) (0-1) at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando put together a complete performance with 379 total yards and timely defensive stops to secure the win in front of an ESPN audience.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final
- Columbus Aviators | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16
- Orlando Storm | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 23

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1209)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### Orlando Storm

- [**Jack Plummer**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297) (QB) — 17/22, 240 yds, 1 TD
- [**Elijhah Badger**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/elijhah-badger-34262) (WR) — 4 rec, 127 yds
- [**Jashaun Corbin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jashaun-corbin-33108) (RB) — 15 att, 66 yds, 2 TD
- [**Chris Rowland**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/chris-rowland-2094) (WR) — 4 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD
- [**Nate Meadors**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/nate-meadors-29645) (S) — 5 tackles

### Columbus Aviators

- [**Jalan McClendon**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) (QB) — 21/32, 212 yds, 0 TD
- [**Tay Martin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tay-martin-34217) (WR) — 7 rec, 86 yds
- [**Zaquandre White**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/zaquandre-white-29690) (RB) — 3 att, 48 yds, 1 TD
- [**Fred Thompkins**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/fred-thompkins-34207) (MLB) — 6 tackles
- [**Ron Stone Jr.**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/ron-stone-jr-33186) (DE) — 3 tackles, 2 sacks

## Team Stats

- Stat | Columbus Aviators | Orlando Storm
- Total Yards | 332 | 379
- Passing | 21/32, 212 yds, 0 TD | 17/22, 240 yds, 1 TD
- Rushing | 22 att, 120 yds, 1 TD | 29 att, 139 yds, 2 TD
- Turnovers | 2 | 1

## Quick Hits

- Orlando's defense came up clutch, forcing two Columbus fumbles while giving up just one turnover themselves
- The Storm outgained Columbus on the ground 139-120 yards, with Jashaun Corbin punching in both rushing touchdowns
- Columbus couldn't find the end zone through the air, with McClendon throwing for 212 yards but zero passing touchdowns

## What's Next

- **Orlando Storm** (1-0) — vs [Louisville Kings](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/louisville-kings-react-to-gut-punch-two-point-loss-to-birmingham-stallions-in-week-1), April 4th
- **Columbus Aviators** (0-1) — vs D.C. [Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/2026-battlehawks-position-preview-offensive-line), April 3rd

[UFL Standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) | [Full Schedule](https://uflnewshub.com/schedule) | [League Leaders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl-stats-league-leaders-2026)

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