Renegades Dominate Battlehawks in Tuesday Night Showdown

Dallas offense shines in 31-15 victory over St. Louis

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:26am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the explosive action and movement of a UFL football game, with players and the field rendered as abstract shapes and angles in a cubist style.The Renegades' high-octane offense and stifling defense overwhelm the Battlehawks in a cubist-inspired visual representation of their Tuesday night UFL showdown.Dallas Today

The Dallas Renegades continued their strong start to the season, defeating the St. Louis Battlehawks 31-15 in a Tuesday night UFL matchup. Quarterback Austin Reed led the way for Dallas, throwing for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns, while wide receiver Tyler Vaughns caught 3 of those scores. The Renegades' defense also made key plays, including an interception by Qwynnterrio Cole. St. Louis struggled to get their offense going, with quarterback Brandon Silvers unable to capitalize on opportunities downfield.

Why it matters

This game showcased the Renegades as an early contender in the UFL, with their high-powered offense and stifling defense proving too much for the Battlehawks to handle. The loss raises questions about St. Louis' ability to compete with the league's elite teams, as their offense sputtered for much of the night.

The details

The Renegades jumped out to an early 9-0 lead in the first quarter, with Reed finding Vaughns for a touchdown and the defense forcing a turnover. Dallas extended their advantage to 17-3 by halftime, as Reed connected with Greg Ward Jr. for another score. In the second half, Vaughns continued his dominant performance, catching two more touchdowns to put the game out of reach for St. Louis. The Battlehawks made a late push, but it was too little, too late.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, marking the first ever Tuesday night affair in the UFL.
  • Dallas jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first quarter.

The players

Austin Reed

The Renegades' quarterback had a stellar performance, throwing for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Tyler Vaughns

The Renegades' wide receiver set a UFL record with 3 receiving touchdowns, finishing the game with 11 catches for 146 yards.

Qwynnterrio Cole

The Renegades' defensive back had an interception and 3 pass breakups, setting the tone for the defense.

Brandon Silvers

The Battlehawks' quarterback struggled to find consistency, unable to capitalize on downfield opportunities.

Hakeem Butler

The Battlehawks' wide receiver had 4 catches for 56 yards, including a 3-point conversion, but was limited by the Renegades' defense.

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What they’re saying

“Offensively, I just saw another man out there whenever I was running routes. Especially my two touchdowns to the corner, they were the same route. They had the same leverage, I saw what I needed to pre-snap, and then I just attacked it.”

— Tyler Vaughns, Renegades Wide Receiver

“Qwynnterrio? Oh, he's been terrific. You recall the draft, me knowing absolutely nothing about everyone. I'd seen their tape in college, but I hadn't seen tape with what they'd done recently, based on what I had done in my own life. But Mike, my defensive coordinator, knew Q from his time with him in the XFL. He said, 'I want Q'. So, I had strict orders, when we went to the draft with the safeties, to get Q. And we were fortunate enough to get him.”

— Rick Neuheisel, Renegades Head Coach

“It's just our execution is not where we want it. Obviously, going 2 for 11. We just gotta get back to practice. We had a 10 day layoff, but that's no excuse. Just gotta play ball, and execute. It's as simple as that. We haven't played well, at all, these first two games, and it showed tonight.”

— Brandon Silvers, Battlehawks Quarterback

What’s next

The UFL's season continues this Friday, with a rematch between the Orlando Storm and Louisville Kings.

The takeaway

The Dallas Renegades have emerged as an early contender in the UFL, with their high-powered offense and stifling defense proving too much for the St. Louis Battlehawks to handle. This game raises questions about the Battlehawks' ability to compete with the league's elite teams, as their offense struggled to find consistency throughout the night.