Highlights:
* St. Louis broke the UFL single-game rushing record with 273 yards on the ground
* RB Jarveon Howard recorded a Battlehawks franchise record 115 rushing yards, including a 74-yard touchdown run
* The Battlehawks have now held Houston scoreless in 6 of their last 8 quarters of football
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Game Recap:
The St. Louis Battlehawks dominated their 2025 UFL season opener, defeating the Houston Roughnecks 31-6 at TDECU Stadium on Friday night. The Battlehawks controlled the game from the start, leading 18-0 at halftime before pulling away in the fourth quarter. St. Louis begins the season 1-0 while Houston drops to 0-1.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from St. Louis vs Houston.
St. Louis Battlehawks Performance:
The Battlehawks showcased a dominant ground attack, setting a new UFL record with 273 rushing yards while amassing 460 total yards of offense – the second most in UFL history. Quarterback Manny Wilkins directed an efficient passing game while adding two rushing touchdowns of his own.
Top Offensive Players:
* Manny Wilkins: QB – 17/22, 189 passing yards, 8 rushes for 43 yards and 2 TDs
* Jarveon Howard: RB – 13 carries for 115 yards and 1 TD, 3 receptions for 18 yards
* Jacob Saylors: RB – 16 carries for 98 yards and 1 TD, 4 receptions for 47 yards
* Jahcour Pearson: WR – 6 receptions for 83 yards
* Frank Darby: WR – 2 receptions for 32 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* Pita Taumoepenu: LB – 2 tackles, 2 sacks
* T.J. Pesefea Jr.: DL – 1 tackle, 1 sack
* Qwynnterrio Cole: S – 1 tackle, 1 interception
* Lukas Denis: S – 2 tackles, 1 interception
* Brandon Sebastian: CB – 2 tackles
Houston Roughnecks Performance:
The Roughnecks struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the game, managing just 183 total yards and a single touchdown in the final minutes. Houston’s quarterback situation remains unsettled as Anthony Brown was replaced by Nolan Henderson after throwing two interceptions.
Top Offensive Players:
* Nolan Henderson: QB – 7/18, 68 passing yards, 1 TD, 4 rushes for 54 yards
* Kirk Merritt: RB/WR – 8 carries for 16 yards, 2 receptions for 5 yards
* Justin Hall: WR – 5 receptions for 40 yards, 1 TD
* Anthony Brown: QB – 5/11, 21 passing yards, 2 INTs, 1 rush for 20 yards
* Emmanuel Butler: WR – 1 reception for 16 yards
Top Defensive Players:
* J.T. Tyler: LB – 6 tackles
* Drew Lewis: LB – 5 tackles
* Damon Arnette: CB – 4 tackles, 1 sack
* Marvin Moody Jr: LB – 4 tackles
* Leon O’Neal Jr.: S – 4 tackles
UFL Scores and Standings
With this win, the St. Louis Battlehawks take an early lead in the XFL Conference with a 1-0 record. The Houston Roughnecks begin the season 0-1 in the USFL Conference. Game one of week one of the UFL season is in the books.
