UFL 2026 Week 4 Results: Aviators stun Renegades for first win this season

Week four of the 2026 UFL season began Thursday with the Louisville Kings (1-3) earning their first win of the season in spectacular fashion, outlasting the Houston Gamblers (1-3) in overtime at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Friday on FOX UFL, the previously undefeated Dallas Renegades (3-1) were upset on the road by the Columbus Aviators (1-3) at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It was also the Aviators’ first win of the 2026 season. To close things out, we have a doubleheader on Saturday. First, the St. Louis Battlehawks (2-1) take on the defending champion DC Defenders (2-1) at Audi Field in Washington, DC, followed by the undefeated Orlando Storm taking on the beloved Birmingham Stallions (1-2) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Here are the Week 4 results: Louisville Kings 24, Houston Gamblers 22 (OT) Key players: Kings QB Jason Bean (17 of 34 for 192 yards), LB Cam Gill (eight tackles, 2.0 sacks, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble), K Tanner Brown (5-for-6, long of 59); Gamblers QB Taulia Tagovailoa (7-for-14 for 64 yards, one rushing touchdown), RB Marcus Yarns (eight carries for 111 yards, one touchdown), WR Justin Hall (4-for-6 for 44 yards), DE Christopher Allen (four tackles, 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss), K John Hoyland (3-for-4, long of 58). Game Recap: Both teams made field goals on their opening drives to make it a 3-way game at the end of the first quarter. Louisville went on a 10-play, 60-yard touchdown drive to take a 10-3 lead early in the second quarter. The road team followed up with another basket to extend their lead to 13-3. Houston, on the other hand, had a difficult second quarter. They went three-and-out and then turned the ball over on downs to start. The Gamblers were able to score another field goal – this one from 59 yards out – with just over a minute left until halftime to pull within single digits, 13-6. The Kings had the last laugh, however, scoring another basket with seven seconds left to take a 10-point lead, 16-6, at the break. Houston came alive in the second half. On the first play from scrimmage of the second half, the Gamblers exploded for a monster 68-yard rushing score to make it a four-point game, 16-12. They followed up with another scoring streak to take their first lead of the game, 19-16. The Kings opened the third quarter with three consecutive outs, and it proved disastrous. Building on their momentum, the Gamblers added another basket to extend their lead to 22-16 heading into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Kings were able to settle down and score back-to-back field goals to bring things back to 22. The Gamblers had a chance to take over with about a minute left in regulation, but a missed field goal from 38 yards out prevented them from doing so and sent things into overtime. In the UFL, overtime begins in a shootout format where teams alternate two-point conversion attempts from the 5-yard line three times. The Kings converted on their first attempt, but the Gamblers did not, ending things there and then. Next up: In Week 5, the Kings are on their way to face the Renegades and the Gamblers host the Aviators. Columbus Aviators 28, Dallas Renegades 14 Key players: Aviators QB Jalan McClendon (10 for 15 for 126 yards, one touchdown), WR Keke Chism (4 for 5 for 50 yards, one touchdown), TE Alize Mack (3 for 3 for 56 yards), RB John Lovett (15 carries for 80 yards); Renegades QB Austin Reed (13-for-27 for 144 yards, two touchdowns), WR Tyler Vaughns (5-for-9 for 59 yards), WR Drake Stoops (3-for-3 for 31 yards, one touchdown). Game Recap: The Renegades came out strong in this one, conceding a touchdown on their first drive. With that, Dallas took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter. That’s when fans were treated to fireworks in the form of three straight touchdowns – two by the Aviators and one by the Renegades. Columbus got on the board early in the second quarter with a short rushing score, then Dallas countered with a score of their own to regain the lead. The Aviators then scored through the air to tie things up again at 14, all before halftime. Columbus took its first lead of the game early in the third quarter on a fumble recovery in the end zone. It wasn’t what the Airmen had designed, but it still worked. The start of the second half was quiet for the Renegades, and that momentum was crucial for the Aviators. Columbus scored again early in the fourth quarter to make it a double-digit game, 28-14, midway through the game. Stunningly, a late interception after two minutes of warning sealed the Renegades’ fate. With that, Columbus picked up its first win of the season, while Dallas lost its first game. Next up: In Week 5, the Renegades host the Kings and the Aviators are on their way to face the Gamblers. St. Louis Battlehawks vs. DC Defenders (Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET) Key players: Battlehawks QB Harrison Frost, QB Brandon Silvers, WR Hakeem Butler, OLB Pita Taumoepenu; Defenders QB Jordan Ta’amu, WR Seth Williams, RB Deon Jackson, K Matt McCrane. Game Summary: Stay tuned for updates. Next up: In Week 5, the Battlehawks are on their way to weather the storm, and the Defenders are moving to take on the Stallions. Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions (Saturday at 4 p.m. ET) Key players: Storm QB Jack Plummer, WR Elijhah Badger, WR Chris Rowland, WR KJ Hamler, K Michael Lantz; Stallions QB Matt Corral, WR Justyn Ross, WR Jaydon Mickens, WR Deon Cain, RB Anthony McFarland Jr. Game Recap: Stay tuned for updates. Next up: In Week 5, the Storm will host the Battlehawks and the Stallions will host the Defenders.