Columbus ran wild for 202 yards, handing Dallas its first loss and evening their record at 1-3.
The Columbus Aviators picked apart the Dallas Renegades 28-14 at Historic Crew Stadium, using a punishing ground attack to snap a three-game losing streak. Dallas falls to 3-1 while Columbus improves to 1-3, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the competitive UFL race.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas Renegades | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Columbus Aviators | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
Columbus Aviators
Jalan McClendon (QB) — 10/15, 126 yds, 1 TD; 8 att, 42 yds rushing
John Lovett (RB) — 15 att, 80 yds
Alize Mack (TE) — 3 rec, 56 yds
Keke Chism (WR) — 4 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD
Zaquandre White (RB) — 13 att, 43 yds, 1 TD
Dallas Renegades
Austin Reed (QB) — 13/27, 144 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT; 3 att, 41 yds rushing
Tyler Vaughns (WR) — 5 rec, 59 yds
Dae Dae Hunter (RB) — 6 att, 45 yds; 1 rec, 6 yds
Drake Stoops (WR) — 3 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD
Donald Payne (MLB) — 4 tackles
Team Stats
Stat | Dallas Renegades | Columbus Aviators |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 241 | 328 |
Passing | 13/27, 144 yds, 2 TD | 10/15, 126 yds, 1 TD |
Rushing | 12 att, 97 yds, 0 TD | 47 att, 202 yds, 2 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
Quick Hits
Columbus torched Dallas with 47 rushing attempts for 202 yards, controlling the clock and wearing down the Renegades defense.
Dallas couldn't get anything going in the second half, getting shut out 14-0 after taking a 14-0 first-quarter lead.
Smoke Monday came up clutch with an interception for Columbus, helping turn the momentum.
What's Next
Columbus Aviators (1-3) — at Houston Gamblers, April 26
Dallas Renegades (3-1) — vs D.C. Defenders, April 26
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