Highlights
* Kalen Ballage rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on just 9 carries
* De’Veon Smith punched in 3 short-yardage touchdowns for the Renegades
* Arlington moves to 1-0 in the XFL Conference while San Antonio falls to 0-1
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| ARL | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 33 |
Game Recap
The Arlington Renegades dominated their season opener against the San Antonio Brahmas, securing a convincing 33-9 victory at home. Arlington established control early, scoring 8 points in each of the first three quarters before adding 9 more in the fourth. The Brahmas struggled to find the end zone, managing only a field goal in the second quarter and a late touchdown in the fourth. With the win, the Renegades start their season 1-0, while the Brahmas fall to 0-1.
Game Highlights Video
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Renegades vs Brahmas.
Renegades Performance
Arlington’s offense demonstrated efficient balance between the running and passing game, with veteran quarterback Luis Perez completing 20 of 25 passes while the ground attack piled up impressive yardage behind Kalen Ballage’s explosive performance.
Top Offensive Players:
* Luis Perez: QB – 20/25, 164 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
* Kalen Ballage: RB – 9 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD, 1 reception, 9 yards
* De’Veon Smith: RB – 3 carries, 3 yards, 3 TD
* Sal Cannella: TE – 5 receptions, 45 yards
* Isaiah Winstead: WR – 4 receptions, 19 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Jayden Price: DB – 4 tackles
* Charlie Thomas III: LB – 3 tackles
* Donald Payne: LB – 3 tackles
* Chris Odom: DL – 3 tackles
* Will Clarke: DL – 2 tackles, 1 sack
Brahmas Performance
San Antonio’s offense struggled to establish consistent drives, as quarterback Kellen Mond faced pressure throughout the game while the Brahmas rushing attack was unable to generate significant momentum against Arlington’s swarming defense.
Top Offensive Players:
* Kellen Mond: QB – 17/31, 159 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
* Jacob Harris: TE – 4 receptions, 63 yards
* Jashaun Corbin: RB – 6 carries, 36 yards, 1 reception, 2 yards
* Anthony McFarland Jr.: RB – 3 carries, 32 yards, 2 receptions, 6 yards
* Greg Ward: WR – 4 receptions, 24 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Jordan Williams: LB – 8 tackles
* Greedy Williams: DB – 6 tackles
* Lonnie Phelps: LB – 4 tackles
* Jordan Mosley: DB – 4 tackles
* Corey Mayfield Jr.: DB – 3 tackles, 1 interception
UFL Scores and Standings
With this result, the Arlington Renegades join the St. Louis Battlehawks at 1-0 atop the XFL Conference standings. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Brahmas and Houston Roughnecks begin the season at 0-1. In the USFL Conference, all four teams—Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, and DC Defenders—are yet to begin their regular season campaigns.
The opening weekend of UFL action continues as teams across both conferences look to establish themselves in this second combined season following the merger of the XFL and USFL.
