# UFL Scores Today: Columbus Aviators 23, Dallas Renegades 28 - Renegades Stay Perfect With Late Rally

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-04-12T19:38:00Z
- Updated: 2026-04-12T23:21:40Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Dallas Renegades (dallas-renegades), Scores (scores), Columbus Aviators (columbus-aviators)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-columbus-aviators-23-dallas-renegades-28-renegades-stay-perfect-late-rally

> The Dallas Renegades defeated the Columbus Aviators 28-23 in UFL Week 3 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

**The**[**Dallas Renegades**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dallas-renegades)**gutted out a 28-23 victory over the**[**Columbus Aviators**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/columbus-aviators)**to stay undefeated at 3-0.**

Dallas erased an early 7-0 deficit with 28 unanswered points in the second and third quarters before holding off Columbus down the stretch. The [Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/dallas-renegades-opened-short-week-preparation-aviators-showdown) remain tied atop the [UFL standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) with [Orlando](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-orlando-storm-29-louisville-kings-27-storm-wins-wild-ot-thriller), while the [Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-april-12-columbus-aviators-vs-dallas-renegades-tv-channels-live-stream-odds) dropped to 0-3 and sit at the bottom of the league.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final
- Columbus Aviators | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23
- Dallas Renegades | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1216)

## Game Highlights

## Top Performers

### Dallas Renegades

- [**Austin Reed**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/austin-reed-34164) (QB) — 18/30, 147 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
- [**Dae Dae Hunter**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dae-dae-hunter-32019) (RB) — 11 att, 62 yds, 1 TD; 2 rec, 20 yds
- [**Tyler Vaughns**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tyler-vaughns-29670) (WR) — 5 rec, 41 yds
- [**Donald Payne**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/donald-payne-1878) (MLB) — 6 tackles
- [**J.T. Tyler**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jt-tyler-30617) (OLB) — 5 tackles

### Columbus Aviators

- [**Jalan McClendon**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) (QB) — 26/34, 230 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT; 5 att, 24 yds rushing
- [**Tay Martin**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/tay-martin-34217) (WR) — 5 rec, 49 yds
- [**John Lovett**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/john-lovett-28525) (RB) — 6 att, 24 yds, 1 TD; 3 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD
- [**Kenny Willekes**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/kenny-willekes-32011) (DE) — 4 tackles, 1 sack
- [**Henry Black**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/henry-black-33125) (S) — 4 tackles

## Team Stats

- Stat | Columbus Aviators | Dallas Renegades
- Total Yards | 304 | 230
- Passing | 26/34, 230 yds, 2 TD | 18/30, 147 yds, 2 TD
- Rushing | 20 att, 74 yds, 1 TD | 18 att, 83 yds, 1 TD
- Turnovers | 4 | 0

## Quick Hits

- Columbus outgained Dallas 304-230 but turned the ball over four times to Dallas' zero — the difference in the game
- [Jalan McClendon](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jalan-mcclendon-28932) threw for 230 yards but his two picks killed drives in crucial spots
- Both defenses came up big with four sacks each, keeping the quarterbacks under constant pressure

## What's Next

- **Dallas Renegades** (3-0) — at Columbus Aviators, April 18
- **Columbus Aviators** (0-3) — vs Dallas Renegades, April 18

[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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