Louisville Kings secure playoff spot with win over Columbus Aviators
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Louisville Kings concluded the UFL regular season with a 42-27 victory at the Columbus Aviators on June 1, 2026, finishing with a 6-4 record. Chris Redman’s team secured the No. 3 seed in the upcoming playoffs following a dominant performance that included 205 rushing yards and strong defense, limiting the Aviators to six points in the second half. Backup quarterbacks were utilized after the first quarter, with Ian Wheeler leading the rushing attack. The Kings will face the No. 2-seeded St. Louis Battlehawks in the playoffs on June 7, aiming to advance to the United Bowl.
- •Kings finish regular season at 6-4
- •Defense allows only six points in second half
- •Ian Wheeler rushes for 99 yards and 1 touchdown
- •Next matchup: June 7 against St. Louis Battlehawks
- •Kings aim for United Bowl appearance
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Columbus Aviators drop last game of 2026 42-27 to Louisville Kings
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville Kings cap UFL regular season with win at Columbus Aviators
"Chris Redman's Louisville Kings finished 6-4 in the UFL regular season after defeating the Columbus Aviators on the road at Historic Crew Stadium.
"The Columbus Aviators finished their first UFL season with a 3-7 record, dropping their final game of the season at home.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:07 AMColumbus Aviators drop last game of 2026 42-27 to Louisville Kings
The Columbus Aviators finished their first UFL season with a 3-7 record, dropping their final game of the season at home.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:22 AMLouisville Kings cap UFL regular season with win at Columbus Aviators
Chris Redman's Louisville Kings finished 6-4 in the UFL regular season after defeating the Columbus Aviators on the road at Historic Crew Stadium.
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