Germany: Allgäu Comets stun playoff-bound Munich Cowboys in season finale upset
The Allgäu Comets (3-9) closed their GFL season with a shocking 28-6 victory over playoff-qualified Munich Cowboys (6-6), overcoming early defensive pressure to dominate their “eternal rivals” at home.
Comets capitalize on critical red-zone grit
Despite Munich’s aggressive defensive start, Allgäu converted a 3rd-and-8 gamble into a 13-play, 87-yard drive, capped by Conor Regan’s 2-yard TD pass to Niccolo Formosa. Though their 2-point attempt failed, the underdogs seized momentum. The Cowboys’ lone response—Gabriel Boccella’s 97-yard kickoff return TD—was neutralized by a missed PAT and a nullified Daniel Brandl interception (ruled down on review).
Regan’s resilience outshines Cowboys’ experiments
Regan (35/49, 416 yards, 4 TDs) exploited Munich’s second-half lineup changes, firing 51- and 56-yard strikes to Dominik Hörner and Geoffrey Greene (8 catches, 115 yards, 2 TDs). The Comets’ QB shrugged off an early interception, orchestrating three unanswered second-half scores. Munich, testing rotations after securing playoffs, managed just 103 total yards and -13 rushing. Starting QB Zach Whitehead was used sparingly throwing for a mere 6 yards.
Defensive adjustments stifle Cowboys’ resolve
After trailing 12-6 at halftime, Munich’s offensive struggles deepened. Allgäu’s defense held firm, allowing no offensive TDs and limiting QB Luca Raue to 10/22 completions for 69 yards. A 16-point third-quarter explosion—highlighted by Greene’s red-zone dominance—sapped the Cowboys’ morale, rendering their fourth-quarter efforts futile.
Special teams swing momentum
Boccella’s electrifying return briefly tied the game at 6-6, but Allgäu’s 2-point conversions and Munich’s PAT woes (1/2) proved decisive. The Comets’ offense controlled possession (10/17 third-down conversions), overshadowing their own kicking struggles (1/3 PATs).
The Cowboys enter playoffs with urgency after their lowest scoring output of 2025, while Allgäu’s upset punctuates a turbulent season with historic flair.
