Germany: Saarland Hurricanes outgun Allgäu Comets in high-scoring revenge victory
The Saarland Hurricanes (3-5) outdueled the Allgäu Comets (2-3) 54-38 in a German Football League offensive showcase, fueled by quarterback Walter Kuhlenkamp’s 351 passing yards, four touchdowns, and two rushing scores. The Comets’ Conor Regan countered with 448 passing yards and four touchdowns, but defensive gaps proved decisive.
Hurricanes’ offensive firepower
Kuhlenkamp orchestrated a near-flawless attack, connecting with Evan Liggett (7 catches, 177 yards, 3 TDs) for multiple highlight plays, including a one-handed touchdown grab. Liggett added a 65-yard rushing TD on a trick play, while running back Benjamin Thompson ground out 76 yards and a score. Kuhlenkamp’s dual-threat dominance (2 rushing TDs) kept the Comets’ reshuffled defense off-balance, as Spencer Corona (7 catches, 69 yards, 1 TD) provided secondary support.
Comets’ aerial barrage falls short
Regan’s career-best 448-yard effort featured strikes to Geoffrey Greene (10 catches, 148 yards, 1 TD), Dominik Hörner (6 catches, 118 yards), and rookie Patrick Bschorr (5 catches, 90 yards, 2 TDs). Elias Kraljevic’s 25-yard touchdown reception ignited a second-quarter rally, but the Comets failed to sustain drives despite Regan’s precision. Running back Lars Kozlowski contributed 53 rushing yards and a TD, but the Comets managed just 3.8 yards per carry outside Regan’s scrambles.
Defensive turning points
Saarland capitalized on the Comets’ injury-ravaged secondary, converting all five red-zone trips into touchdowns. Daniel Näßler’s interception as an emergency cornerback provided temporary hope for Allgäu, but the Hurricanes answered with immediate scoring drives. Critical fourth-quarter stops by Saarland’s defense, including a red-zone stand, sealed the game despite Regan’s late TD to Greene.
Implications and injuries
The Hurricanes’ 545 total yards marked their best 2025 performance, revitalizing playoff hopes ahead of their July 19 clash with the Berlin Rebels. For the Comets, Regan’s emergence as a passer (8.9 yards/attempt) offsets concerns about a defense allowing 34.2 points per game. Both teams face roster dilemmas: Saarland must maintain offensive balance, while Allgäu urgently needs returns of defensive starters like David King before hosting the Pforzheim Wilddogs on July 20.
Statistical leaders
- Passing: Regan (Comets) 448 YDS, 4 TD / Kuhlenkamp (Hurricanes) 351 YDS, 4 TD
- Rushing: Thompson (Hurricanes) 76 YDS, 1 TD / Kozlowski (Comets) 53 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving: Liggett (Hurricanes) 177 YDS, 3 TD / Greene (Comets) 148 YDS, 1 TD
The result leaves both teams at critical midseason junctures, with offensive fireworks overshadowing persistent defensive questions.
