Week 1 of the UFL didn’t just kick off — it exploded with a rivalry clash between the Arlington Renegades and San Antonio Brahmas. A pregame scuffle set the tone for a chippy, physical matchup, but once the game kicked off, it was all Arlington.

Let’s break down exactly how the Renegades dismantled the Brahmas drive by drive in their 33-9 season-opening win.

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1st Quarter

Drive 1 – Brahmas:
San Antonio got the ball first, but Arlington’s defensive front came out swinging. A neutral zone infraction helped momentarily, but the Renegades sacked Kellen Mond on third down, forcing a punt.

Drive 2 – Renegades:
Arlington’s offense wasted no time. Kalen Ballage churned out tough yards behind a dominant O-line. On 4th-and-1, they went for it — and converted. Perez hit his tight end for a big gain, then capped it with a 1-yard TD run from De’Veon Smith, followed by a successful 2-point conversion.
Renegades lead 8-0.

Drive 3 – Brahmas:
Mond found Jacob Harris for a nice gain, but overthrows and pressure stalled the drive. A risky 4th-down try failed — Renegades took over.

Drive 4 – Renegades:
Dae Dae Hunter ripped off a big run. Perez kept the offense moving — until Corey Mayfield Jr. made a diving interception near the red zone to give San Antonio life.

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2nd Quarter

Drive 5 – Brahmas:
The Brahmas finally showed some life. Anthony McFarland Jr. burst through the line for a big gain, and Mond connected again with Harris. But a brutal offensive facemask wiped out a big play, and the drive stalled.
Donald De La Haye (aka Deestroying) drilled a 39-yard FG.
Renegades lead 8-3.

Drive 6 – Renegades:
Then came the highlight of the game. Kalen Ballage broke a 77-yard touchdown run, the longest in UFL history, bouncing off tacklers and outrunning the defense.
Renegades lead 16-3.

Drive 7 – Brahmas:
More sloppy play from San Antonio. A delay of game and poor execution led to a quick punt.

Drive 8 – Renegades:
WR Javonta Payton moved the chains on an end-around. Perez scrambled for a 1st on 3rd-and-long, but penalties pushed them back and forced a punt.

Drive 9 – Brahmas:
Mond made some impressive throws under pressure, but a false start and OPI killed momentum. A late 3rd-and-25 run nearly set up a miracle 4th down, but the deep shot fell incomplete.

Drive 10 – Renegades:
Perez hit a big pass — but had stepped past the line of scrimmage. Penalty wiped it out, and the half ended.
Halftime: Renegades 16, Brahmas 3

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3rd Quarter

Drive 11 – Renegades:
Three plays, punt. Brahmas defense starting to settle.

Drive 12 – Brahmas:
Three-and-out again. Arlington’s pass rush was relentless. Short punt gave the Renegades great field position.

Drive 13 – Renegades:
Perez hit Tyler Vaughns for a big 3rd down. A facemask penalty pushed Arlington forward. Backup QB Holton Ahlers came in for a goal-line handoff to Smith, who scored again.
Perez returned to hit a 2-point conversion to Burnett.
Renegades lead 24-3.

Drive 14 – Brahmas:
Mond finally found rhythm — a few completions, DPI helped. But a holding penalty and sack from Willie Taylor III killed the drive.
De La Haye missed a long 56-yard field goal.

Drive 15 – Renegades:
A short pass ended the third quarter.
End of Q3: Renegades 24, Brahmas 3

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4th Quarter

Drive 15 (cont.) – Renegades:
Perez converted another 3rd down to Ballage, then found Vaughns again. A chippy play led to a Brahmas personal foul.
Smith punched in his third TD of the game.
2-point attempt failed.
Renegades lead 30-3.

Drive 16 – Brahmas:
On 4th-and-1, Jashaun Corbin powered through. Mond strung together some first downs, and John Lovett scored from 10 yards out.
They went for 3 — no dice.
Renegades lead 30-9.

Drive 17 – Brahmas (Onside Attempt):
Tried the UFL’s 4th-and-12 “onside” conversion. Failed.

Drive 18 – Renegades:
Perez milked the clock, moved into FG range.
Lucas Havrisik hit a 26-yard FG.
Renegades lead 33-9.

Drive 19 – Brahmas:
Ran out the clock. Game over.

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Final Score: Arlington 33, San Antonio 9

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🔍 Key Takeaways

• Kalen Ballage is HIM: 110 rushing yards, 1 UFL record, 1 long highlight for the reel.
• De’Veon Smith scored 3 TDs — Arlington’s red zone hammer.
• Luis Perez played almost mistake-free football and converted when it counted.
• Arlington’s D dominated the trenches and harassed Mond all day.
• San Antonio’s penalties and poor execution sabotaged any chance of a comeback.

Next week? Arlington hosts the Houston Roughnecks with a chance to go 2-0. The Brahmas? They travel to the Battledome in St. Louis — a brutal environment where they’ll need major improvement to avoid 0-2.