# UFL Scores Today: DC Defenders 28, Orlando Storm 22 - Defenders Punch Ticket to United Bowl

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-06-08T01:16:00Z
- Updated: 2026-06-08T01:16:58Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), Scores (scores), Orlando Storm (orlando-storm)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-dc-defenders-28-orlando-storm-22---defenders-punch-ticket-united-bowl

**The [DC Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/2026-ufl-news-hub-pro-team) beat [the Orlando Storm](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/short-week-brings-big-opportunity-orlando-storm) 28-22 in the UFL playoffs and clinched a spot in the [United Bowl](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/espn-presents-comprehensive-ufl-postseason-coverage-culminating-2026-united-bowl-abc-espn-deportes).**

The DC Defenders advanced to the UFL Championship Game with a 28-22 playoff win over the Orlando Storm at Daytona Stadium. DC scored four touchdowns and held off a late Orlando rally. The Defenders will play in the United Bowl on Saturday, June 13.

## Box Score

- Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final
- DC Defenders | 14 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 28
- Orlando Storm | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22

## Game Highlights

Coming soon

## Top Performers

### DC Defenders

- **[Jason Bean](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jason-bean-34261)** (QB) — 18/33, 233 yds, 1 TD; 5 att, 40 yds
- **[Abram Smith](https://uflnewshub.com/player/abram-smith-28515)** (RB) — 11 att, 57 yds, 1 TD
- **[Deon Jackson](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deon-jackson-33148)** (RB) — 12 att, 33 yds, 1 TD
- **Briley Moore** (TE) — 4 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD
- **Keke Coutee** (WR) — 4 rec, 58 yds
- **Bryce Thompson** (DB) — 3 tackles, 1 INT

### Orlando Storm

- **Jack Plummer** (QB) — 15/28, 226 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
- **Chris Rowland** (WR) — 6 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD
- **KJ Hamler** (WR) — 4 rec, 82 yds
- **Jashaun Corbin** (RB) — 5 att, 24 yds; 4 KR, 104 yds
- **Jason Taylor II** (S) — 7 tackles
- **Kana'i Mauga** (LB) — 6 tackles, 1 INT

## Team Stats

- Stat | DC Defenders | Orlando Storm
- Total Yards | 273 | 405
- Passing | 18/35, 233 yds, 1 TD | 15/28, 226 yds, 1 TD
- Rushing | 36 att, 172 yds, 2 TD | 14 att, 56 yds, 0 TD
- First Downs | 16 | 24
- Time of Possession | 24:20 | 35:40
- Turnovers | 1 | 1

## Quick Hits

- DC won despite being outgained 405-273 and holding the ball 11 fewer minutes than Orlando.
- The Defenders scored touchdowns on four drives. Orlando answered with Michael Lantz field goals and a Chris Rowland touchdown but could not catch up.
- Matt McCrane made a 61-yard field goal and converted a 4-point field goal for DC.
- Orlando outscored DC 9-4 in the fourth quarter but ran out of time after stalling earlier in the red zone.

## What's Next

- **DC Defenders** — United Bowl, Saturday, June 13
- **Orlando Storm** — Season over

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