UFL Week 3 Roundup: DC Defenders Stand Alone as Undefeated Team

Week 3 of the 2025 United Football League (UFL) season concluded with the DC Defenders emerging as the sole undefeated team after a decisive victory over the previously unbeaten St. Louis Battlehawks. The week was filled with close contests and pivotal wins as teams jostled for position in their respective conferences.

Friday Night Football:

The weekend kicked off with a tight matchup between the Birmingham Stallions and the Arlington Renegades. In a low-scoring affair at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, the Stallions managed to edge out a 10-9 victory over the defending champions. This marks the Renegades’ first loss of the season, while the Stallions improved to 2-1. The game came down to the wire, with the Stallions executing a late two-minute drive to secure the win.

Saturday Afternoon Showdown:

Saturday’s game saw the Houston Roughnecks host the Memphis Showboats. The Roughnecks secured their first win of the season in a close 18-17 battle. Despite a strong effort from the Showboats, they fell just short, remaining winless at 0-3. This victory provides a much-needed boost for the Roughnecks as they look to climb the USFL Conference standings.

Sunday Doubleheader:

Sunday featured two compelling matchups. In the early game, the Michigan Panthers hosted the San Antonio Brahmas at Ford Field. The Panthers managed to secure a narrow 26-23 victory, thanks to a late field goal in a thrilling contest. The Brahmas, despite a valiant effort, remain winless on the season.

The marquee matchup of the week took place in St. Louis, where the undefeated DC Defenders faced off against the fellow undefeated St. Louis Battlehawks. In front of a raucous crowd at The Dome at America’s Center, the Defenders proved their mettle, defeating the Battlehawks 27-15. The Defenders’ defense was particularly impressive, holding a potent Battlehawks offense to just 15 points and securing their third consecutive victory. This win establishes the Defenders as the team to beat in the UFL.

Conference Standings After Week 3:

USFL Conference:

Team	Wins	Losses	Win Percentage	Points For	Points Against
Birmingham Stallions	2	1	.667	42	39
Michigan Panthers	2	1	.667	64	56
Houston Roughnecks	1	2	.333	33	59
Memphis Showboats	0	3	.000	41	61

XFL Conference:

Team	Wins	Losses	Win Percentage	Points For	Points Against
DC Defenders	3	0	1.000	62	38
Arlington Renegades	2	1	.667	53	28
St. Louis Battlehawks	2	1	.667	72	42
San Antonio Brahmas	0	3	.000	41	85

Looking Ahead to Week 4:

Week 4 of the UFL season promises more exciting matchups as teams continue to battle for playoff contention. Key games to watch include the DC Defenders hosting the winless San Antonio Brahmas, and the St. Louis Battlehawks looking to bounce back against the Houston Roughnecks. The Birmingham Stallions will face the Michigan Panthers in a battle of two-win teams in the USFL Conference.