Dallas Renegades square off against Louisville Kings in crucial UFL clash

AFI | American Football | 04/26/2026

The Dallas Renegades (3-1) are set to take on the Louisville Kings (1-3) this Sunday at Toyota Stadium in a crucial United Football League game. After securing their first win in franchise history, the Kings are looking to build on that momentum against a strong Renegades team that is eager to bounce back from their first loss of the season.

Kings looking to build on first win
The Kings are coming off a historic 24-22 victory over the Houston Gamblers and have made a significant change at quarterback, trading away Jason Bean and bringing in Mike DiLiello. However, head coach Chris Redman has named Chandler Rogers as the starter for this week. Rogers previously saw action in Week Two, throwing for 152 yards with an interception. He’ll have plenty of weapons at his disposal, including standout receivers Lucky Jackson and Isaiah Winstead, who are both among the league’s top performers.

In contrast to their aerial attack, the Kings have struggled on the ground, ranking last in the league with just 45.3 rushing yards per game. Establishing a run game will be crucial against a Dallas defense that thrives on forcing turnovers. On the defensive side, Louisville’s pass rush is a strength, led by Cam Gill, who has 5.5 sacks this season.

Renegades aiming to bounce back
Dallas is looking to regroup after a tough 28-14 loss to Columbus, which snapped their three-game winning streak. With nine days of rest, the Renegades are ready to hit the field again. Quarterback Austin Reed has been a standout, leading the league in passing yards (907) and touchdowns (11) while maintaining a low interception rate. His connection with Tyler Vaughns, the league’s top receiver (390 yards), has been a key factor in their success.

Defensively, Dallas ranks third in total defense and scoring defense, but they need to improve after allowing over 200 rushing yards in their last game. With a favorable matchup against a new quarterback, the Renegades will look to capitalize on their defensive strengths.

This matchup promises to be an exciting clash as both teams fight for crucial wins in the UFL standings.