UFL Week 10: Dallas Renegades 20 at St. Louis Battlehawks 16

ST. LOUIS, MO — In a high-stakes clash with massive postseason implications, the Dallas Renegades pulled off a stunning upset on the road, securing a gritty 20–16 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks on Friday night at The Dome at America’s Center. Fueled by a dominant first-half defensive display and a game-clinching defensive stand, the Renegades survived a late St. Louis push to silence an energetic home crowd.

A Back-and-Forth Battle From the Start

Neither team waited long to light up the scoreboard.

The Renegades opened the game aggressively, marching down the field on their opening drive and striking first with a quick touchdown. St. Louis answered soon after, capitalizing on a deep ball to ignite their passing game and setting up a short rushing touchdown, briefly fighting to close the gap.

From there, momentum swung wildly throughout the first half.

Both offenses consistently looked to find success through the air, but Dallas’s defensive coverage proved to be lethal early on. By halftime, the Renegades had clamped down on the powerful St. Louis offense, carving through their protection to take a comfortable lead into the locker room.

Dallas’s Big Plays Make the Difference

When the game tightened in the second half, the Renegades delivered in the biggest moments.

The Dallas quarterback showcased elite pocket presence all night, stretching the field with his arm and making clutch throws under pressure. The Renegades’ offense leaned heavily on explosive plays, highlighted by spectacular downfield gains that kept the chains moving against a fierce Battlehawks defense.

The offensive line also played a major role, giving the Dallas passing game plenty of time to attack downfield against a frustrated St. Louis pass rush.

Defensively, Dallas came up with the ultimate play late in the fourth quarter. With St. Louis attempting a desperate final drive to win the game, the Renegades’ defensive front executed a brilliant stop to crush the comeback and seal the victory.

St. Louis’s Rally Comes Up Just Short

The Battlehawks showed plenty of resilience despite the loss, especially while navigating a highly physical defensive battle in front of their home fans.

The St. Louis offense kept the Battlehawks alive late, utilizing creative play-calling to orchestrate multiple drives that allowed them to stay within striking distance. Clutch kicking kept the Battlehawks right on Dallas’s heels, trimming the deficit significantly in the fourth quarter.

But St. Louis struggled to generate consistent touchdowns rather than field goals, failing to punch it into the end zone when it mattered most in the second half.

Despite a gritty effort at home, the Battlehawks left the field frustrated after failing to capitalize on their final opportunities.

Key Performers

• Luis Perez (DAL): 23/34 passing, 245 yards, 2 TDs — masterful efficiency and aerial control under pressure.

• Sal Cannella (DAL): 7 receptions, 88 yards, TD — a monster game as a constant safety valve and deep-threat.

• A.J. McCarron (STL): 215 total yards, 1 TD — fought valiantly through heavy pressure to keep his team in striking distance.

• Andre Szmyt (STL): 3/3 FG — single-handedly kept the Battlehawks within a single score late in the game.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

• 1st Quarter: Dallas strikes early with an efficient opening drive, while St. Louis responds on the ground to stay right on their heels. (DAL 7–3)

• 2nd Quarter: Dallas creates separation behind a balanced attack, tossing a big touchdown before the break while locking down defensively. (DAL 14–6)

• 3rd Quarter: The defenses tighten up as both teams exchange field goals in a grueling field-position battle. (DAL 17–9)

• 4th Quarter: St. Louis cuts it to a one-score game, but a late Dallas defensive stand and a clutch turnover lock things down. (Final: DAL 20–16)

Conclusion

The Dallas Renegades continue building momentum at exactly the right time.

By showing they have the explosive firepower and defensive grit to win in one of the toughest environments in the UFL, Dallas proved they can disrupt anyone’s postseason destiny. Their ability to generate chunk plays and finish games defensively makes them a dangerous wildcard heading out of the regular season.

For St. Louis, the narrow loss stings deeply.

The Battlehawks showed toughness under pressure, but an inability to convert key drives into touchdowns rather than field goals ultimately cost them a game that could have locked down their playoff positioning. Every remaining moment now matters as the postseason picture hardens.