Preview: The St. Louis Battlehawks (6-2) have already clinched a spot in the XFL Conference Championship game, but they still have one more regular season contest remaining. They’ll travel to take on the Arlington Renegades (1-7) this Saturday at 11am CT from Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Recent Form: St. Louis is riding a four-game winning streak after a 26-21 victory last week over the D.C. Defenders. Running back Wayne Gallman II scored the game-winning TD late in the fourth quarter.

The Renegades are coming off a 20-15 home loss to the San Antonio Brahmas. Despite a late rally, Arlington couldn’t complete the comeback.

Players to Watch: For the Battlehawks, Gallman has been a force with 466 rushing yards and 7 TDs. Quarterback Manny Wilkins Jr. has thrown for 1,201 yards and 8 TDs as well.

Arlington QB Luis Perez leads the XFL with 1,841 passing yards. Tight end Sal Cannella had 9 catches for 87 yards and a score last week.

Playoff Implications: While St. Louis has secured a playoff spot, they can still potentially clinch home-field advantage for the XFL title game with a win. Arlington has been eliminated from postseason contention.

Broadcast Info: The game kicks off at 11am CT on Saturday and will be televised nationally on ABC. It can also be heard on ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM Radio.

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