# UFL Scores Today: D.C. Defenders 19, Orlando Storm 27 - Storm Stay Perfect at Home Behind Plummer's 3 TDs

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-05-23T12:09:00Z
- Updated: 2026-05-23T12:10:36Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Scores (scores), Orlando Storm (orlando-storm)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-dc-defenders-19-orlando-storm-27-storm-stay-perfect-home-behind-plummers-3-tds

> The Orlando Storm defeated the D.C. Defenders 27-19 in UFL Week 9 action. Get the full game recap, stats, and highlights.

[**Orlando Storm**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/orlando-storm)**quarterback**[**Jack Plummer**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297)**torched the**[**D.C. Defenders**](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders)**secondary for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-19 victory.**

The Storm improved to 7-2 and maintained their grip on first place in the UFL standings, while the defending champion [Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-schedule-today-23-dc-defenders-vs-orlando-storm-tv-channels-live-stream-odds) fell to 5-4 and saw their playoff hopes take a hit. [Orlando](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/jack-plummer-eyes-nfl-return-leading-storm-crucial-dc-showdown)'s balanced passing attack picked apart D.C.'s defense despite the Defenders rushing for 202 yards on the ground.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final
- D.C. Defenders | 10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19
- Orlando Storm | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27

[**See full player stats and game details**](https://uflnewshub.com/game/1238)

## Game Highlights

*Coming soon*

## Top Performers

### Orlando Storm

- [**Jack Plummer**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297) (QB) — 21/27, 275 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT
- [**Chris Rowland**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/chris-rowland-2094) (WR) — 8 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD
- [**Elijhah Badger**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/elijhah-badger-34262) (WR) — 5 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD

### D.C. Defenders

- [**Spencer Sanders**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/spencer-sanders-33151) (QB) — 10/21, 160 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT; 8 att, 75 yds rushing
- [**Deon Jackson**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deon-jackson-33148) (RB) — 8 att, 64 yds, 1 TD; 1 rec, 32 yds
- [**Keke Coutee**](https://uflnewshub.com/player/keke-coutee-32186) (WR) — 1 rec, 45 yds

## Team Stats

- Stat | D.C. Defenders | Orlando Storm
- Total Yards | 362 | 327
- Passing | 10/21, 160 yds, 0 TD | 21/27, 275 yds, 3 TD
- Rushing | 35 att, 202 yds, 1 TD | 24 att, 52 yds, 0 TD
- Turnovers | 1 | 1

## Quick Hits

- Plummer completed 77.8% of his passes and spread the ball to six different receivers in the Storm's balanced aerial attack.
- D.C. outgained Orlando by 35 total yards but couldn't capitalize in the red zone, managing just one touchdown despite 202 rushing yards.
- The Storm defense sacked Sanders three times and limited the Defenders' explosive ground game to 5.8 yards per carry.

## What's Next

- **Orlando Storm** (7-2) — at D.C. Defenders, May 31st
- **D.C. Defenders** (5-4) — vs Orlando Storm, May 31st

[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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