Columbus Aviators vs Dallas Renegades: Game Time and TV Info

The winless Aviators look to get their first victory against the Renegades in Week 3 of the UFL season.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:07am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a football game in progress, with sharp planes of navy blue, gold, red, and white representing the competing teams in an abstract, deconstructed style.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes clash between the winless Columbus Aviators and the Dallas Renegades, as both teams fight for their first victory of the UFL season.Columbus Today

The Columbus Aviators, currently 0-2 in the United Football League, will face off against the Dallas Renegades on April 12th. The Aviators struggled in their first two games, losing 44-26 to the D.C. Defenders in their home opener. Quarterback Jalen McClendon had 156 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 1 interception, while also leading the team in rushing with 55 yards and a touchdown. With Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. facing a DWI charge, offensive coordinator Todd Haley will assume head coaching duties for this matchup.

Why it matters

The Aviators are one of only two teams in the UFL without a win so far this season. This game against the Renegades represents an important opportunity for Columbus to get their first victory and start climbing up the standings. The off-field issues with the head coach also add an extra layer of intrigue and uncertainty around the team heading into this matchup.

The details

In their opening game against the D.C. Defenders, the Aviators struggled on both sides of the ball, never leading in the 44-26 loss. Their defense was unable to stop the Defenders, who scored on 8 of their 9 possessions, and the Aviators never forced a punt. Quarterback Jalen McClendon had a decent statistical game, but the team's overall performance exposed defensive weaknesses that need to be addressed.

  • The Columbus Aviators vs Dallas Renegades game will be played on April 12, 2026.
  • Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas on April 11, 2026.

The players

Jalen McClendon

The starting quarterback for the Columbus Aviators, McClendon had 156 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 1 interception in the team's opening game. He also led the Aviators in rushing with 55 yards and a touchdown.

Ted Ginn Jr.

The head coach of the Columbus Aviators, Ginn was charged with driving while intoxicated in Texas on April 11, 2026, leading to offensive coordinator Todd Haley taking over head coaching duties for the team's upcoming game against the Dallas Renegades.

Todd Haley

The offensive coordinator for the Columbus Aviators, Haley will assume head coaching duties for the team's Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Renegades due to Ted Ginn Jr.'s off-field issues.

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What they’re saying

“We must address our defensive issues and come out stronger in our next game. The team is determined to get our first win of the season.”

— Jalen McClendon, Quarterback, Columbus Aviators

“This is an unfortunate situation, but we have full confidence in Todd Haley to lead the team in Coach Ginn's absence.”

— Russ Brandon, President and CEO, United Football League

What’s next

The Aviators will look to bounce back from their 0-2 start and earn their first victory of the season when they take on the Dallas Renegades on April 12th. With head coach Ted Ginn Jr. facing legal issues, offensive coordinator Todd Haley will be in charge of the team for this crucial matchup.

The takeaway

The Columbus Aviators' struggles to start the UFL season have been compounded by off-field issues with their head coach, putting added pressure on the team to perform well against the Dallas Renegades. A win would not only get them in the win column, but also provide a much-needed boost of confidence and stability for the organization moving forward.