The DC Defenders ran all over Columbus, racking up 229 rushing yards in a 44-26 road win.
The defending UFL champions improved to 1-1 while the Columbus Aviators dropped to 0-2, already sitting at the bottom of the standings. DC's ground attack completely took over this one, with four rushing touchdowns powering the offense despite Jordan Ta'amu throwing just 11 passes.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DC Defenders | 7 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 44 |
Columbus Aviators | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
DC Defenders
Deon Jackson (RB) — 11 att, 97 yds, 3 TD; 1 rec, 29 yds
Jordan Ta'amu (QB) — 8/11, 99 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 7 att, 20 yds
Xazavian Valladay (RB) — 9 att, 36 yds, 1 TD
Sam Kidd (S) — 6 tackles, 1 INT
Gabe Taylor (CB) — 5 tackles, 1 INT
Columbus Aviators
Jalan McClendon (QB) — 23/37, 157 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT; 8 att, 55 yds, 1 TD
Tay Martin (WR) — 6 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD
Antwane Wells (WR) — 5 rec, 48 yds
Michael Lawson (CB) — 6 tackles, 1 INT
Toa Taua (RB) — 5 att, 44 yds
Team Stats
Stat | DC Defenders | Columbus Aviators |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 328 | 317 |
Passing | 8/11, 99 yds, 1 TD | 23/38, 157 yds, 2 TD |
Rushing | 36 att, 229 yds, 4 TD | 25 att, 160 yds, 2 TD |
Turnovers | 4 | 5 |
Quick Hits
Jackson put on a clinic with three rushing touchdowns, torching Columbus for nearly 100 yards on the ground.
DC's defense picked apart the Aviators with five sacks and two interceptions, completely disrupting Columbus's passing attack.
Columbus couldn't protect the football, coughing up five total turnovers including three fumbles that killed multiple drives.
What's Next
DC Defenders (1-1) — vs Houston Gamblers, April 11
Columbus Aviators (0-2) — at Dallas Renegades, April 12
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