Green Bay Blizzard Surge to Top of IFL Standings

New faces and same intensity have the Blizzard off to a 4-0 start this season

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of an indoor football game, with players and the field fractured into overlapping planes of vibrant green, blue, and red colors.The Green Bay Blizzard's relentless intensity and successful integration of new talent have them surging to the top of the IFL standings early in the season.Green Bay Today

The Green Bay Blizzard have raced out to a 4-0 start this season, sitting atop the IFL coaches poll. Led by new starting quarterback Liam Thompson and a relentless focus on intensity in practice and games, the Blizzard are looking to replicate their Eastern Conference championship run from last year.

Why it matters

The Blizzard's hot start has them positioned as an early favorite in the IFL, but they'll need to maintain their high level of play to return to the championship game after falling short last season. Their ability to integrate new talent while upholding the team's standard of excellence will be key to their continued success.

The details

Through four games, the Blizzard have used a combination of new faces and the same intensity that propelled them to the IFL championship last year. Quarterback Liam Thompson, who was a backup in the league last season, has impressed as the new starter, leading the IFL in rushing touchdowns. Head coach Corey Roberson and defensive back Gio Waller have emphasized the importance of maintaining that high level of intensity in practice and carrying it over to game days.

  • The Blizzard are 4-0 through the first four weeks of the 2026 IFL season.
  • The Blizzard will host the Iowa Barnstormers on Saturday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. CT.

The players

Corey Roberson

The head coach of the Green Bay Blizzard, emphasizing the importance of maintaining intensity in practice and on game days.

Gio Waller

The Blizzard's defensive back, stressing the team's focus on elevating their play and forgetting about past successes.

Liam Thompson

The Blizzard's new starting quarterback, who has impressed early in the season and is leading the IFL in rushing touchdowns.

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What they’re saying

“Don't just have the intensity when when the fans are in stands or, you know, when the lights come on or whatnot, you know, it starts in practice that way.”

— Corey Roberson, Head Coach

“Those people that are highly-successful athletes, if you notice they do the same thing every day, you know, and it's an intense schedule. I'm just trying to shed light on that to the guys because I know this team and this team's been really the most serious team I've been on about elevation.”

— Gio Waller, Defensive Back

“That's our quarterback, baby. Liam has been great. He's been every bit of advertising, especially coming out of college. You know, he was a backup last year, but, you know, he got the nod this year. He made the decision to come to us. And, you know, we are very appreciative and thankful for that.”

— Corey Roberson, Head Coach

“I mean, we have some guys that were on that team last year that had a fantastic season, so just trying to build off that with the new guys that we have in as well, you know, living up to that standard and just trying to work hard every day.”

— Liam Thompson, Quarterback

“Not looking at the past and taking things one step at a time. Forgetting about what happened in the past and working on only the things we can be better at. What happened before it doesn't matter. It's one and oh every time we step on the field It's one and oh, you know and the better team that day will win regardless of record.”

— Gio Waller, Defensive Back

What’s next

The Blizzard will look to grab their fourth win of the season back at the Resch Center on Saturday, April 18 when they play the Iowa Barnstormers, a team they beat 50-39 on the road two weeks ago, at 4:00 p.m. CT.

The takeaway

The Blizzard's hot start has them positioned as an early favorite in the IFL, but they'll need to maintain their high level of play and intensity to return to the championship game after falling short last season. Their ability to integrate new talent while upholding the team's standard of excellence will be key to their continued success.