Louisville Kings claim UFL title in inaugural season win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Louisville Kings secured the UFL championship on June 13, defeating the D.C. Defenders 27-20 at FedEx Field. Trailing 16-7 at halftime, the Kings rallied with 20 unanswered points. A late four-point field goal by D.C. kicker Matt McCrane closed the gap, but the Defenders failed to score on a key fourth-down attempt. Quarterback Chandler Rogers struggled with 81 passing yards and two interceptions, while tailback Ian Wheeler and former NFL running back James Robinson each contributed a touchdown. This victory marks a perfect three-game sweep over the Defenders this season.
- •Louisville Kings won the UFL championship on June 13.
- •The Kings defeated the D.C. Defenders 27-20 at FedEx Field.
- •Louisville trailed 16-7 at halftime before scoring 20 unanswered points.
- •Chandler Rogers had 81 passing yards and two interceptions.
- •Ian Wheeler and James Robinson each scored a touchdown for Louisville.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville Kings cap first UFL season with championship
"In his first year of coaching at any level, former NFL QB Chris Redman delivers a title.
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