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Week 5 of the 2026 UFL season started with a bang, as the DC Defenders (4-1) went on the road and crushed the Birmingham Stallions (1-4) by double digits at Protective Stadium in Alabama on FOX UFL on Friday. It was the first game for both teams after the league announced a pair of massive trades involving four organizations last weekend.
Next, the St. Louis Battle Falcons (2-2) are on the road to face the undefeated Orlando Storm (4-0) on Saturday afternoon.
To close out Sunday, we have a doubleheader. First, the Houston Gamblers (1-3) will host the Columbus Aviators (1-3), followed by the Louisville Kings (1-3) who will travel to take on the Dallas Renegades (3-1).
Here are the results for Week 5:
Key players: Defensive backs QB Jordan Ta’amu (15 of 22 for 275 yards, four touchdowns), WR Ty Scott (3 of 4 for 84 yards, two touchdowns), WR Erik Ezukanma (2 of 2 for 77 yards), RB Xazavian Valladay (eight carries for 50 yards, two touchdowns); Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (28 of 43 for 313 yards, two touchdowns), WR Justyn Ross (9 of 11 for 107 yards), WR Deon Cain (5 of 10 for 57 yards, one touchdown).
Game summary: The Defenders hit the nail on the head on the game’s first drive, needing just six plays to find the end zone after a monster 60-plus yard kickoff return set DC up for early success. The Stallions, on the other hand, did not get off to a good start. Birmingham’s new quarterback, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, was picked off in the red zone on the team’s first drive, but recovered on the Stallions’ second possession to put them on the board, 7-6. DC extended its lead with a quick touchdown midway through the second quarter, and a costly Birmingham fumble gave the ball back to the Defenders. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu took advantage of the new possession, throwing a dazzling 45-yard touchdown to make it a 15-point game, 21-6. Thompson-Robinson was able to use his legs to get the Stallions into the end zone before halftime, narrowing the gap slightly to 21-13.
Things were looking up for the Stallions early in the second half. They came out at halftime with energy, taking advantage of a touchdown to open the third quarter and get within two points, 21-19. However, that momentum was short-lived. Turnovers were Birmingham’s kryptonite. After the Defenders scored again to make the score 28-19 midway through the frame, the Stallions threw an interception and fumbled. DC, on the other hand, scored a field goal and a touchdown to close out the third quarter. Birmingham opened the fourth quarter with another turnover, and DC made the most of the opportunity, counterattacking with another touchdown to take a more than 20-point lead, 45-19. The Stallions were able to score once more before the end of the quarter, but it was too late for the home team.
Although the Defenders were victorious, kicker Matt McCrane had an unusually poor performance, going 1 for 3 and missing from 36 and 62 yards.
Next: In Week 6, the Defenders will host the Renegades on Saturday afternoon, and the Stallions will be on the road to battle the Storm on Sunday night on FOX.
Key players: Battlehawks QB Brandon Silvers, OLB Pita Taumoepenu; Storm QB Jack Plummer, WR Chris Rowland, WR Elijhah Badger, WR KJ Hamler, K Michael Lantz.
Game summary: Stay tuned for updates.
Next: In Week 6, the Battlehawks are on the road to take on the Kings on Thursday night on FS1, and the Storm will host the Stallions on Sunday night on FOX.
Key players: Flyers QB Jalan McClendon, RB Zaquandre White, WR Tay Martin, WR Antwane Wells; Players QB Nolan Henderson, QB Taulia Tagovailoa, QB Hunter Dekkers, WR Jontre Kirklin, WR Justin Hall.
Game summary: Stay tuned for updates.
Next: In Week 6, these two teams are at it again, this time with the Aviators hosting Friday night on FOX.
Key players: Kings QB Chandler Rogers, WR Isaiah Winstead, TE Zach Davidson; Renegades QB Austin Reed, WR Tyler Vaughns, WR Greg Ward, RB Dae Dae Hunter.
Game summary: Stay tuned for updates.
Next: In Week 6, the Kings will host the Battlehawks on Thursday night on FS1, and the Renegades will be on the road to take on the Defenders on Saturday afternoon.
