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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Javon Antonio (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Former Colorado Buffaloes Wide Receiver Wins UFL Championship With DC Defenders

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Javon Antonio (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Former Colorado Buffaloes Wide Receiver Wins UFL Championship With DC Defenders

Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Javon Antonio became a UFL champion on Saturday as his DC Defenders blew past the Michigan Panthers in the 2025 UFL Championship Game. Antonio spent his final college season playing for coach Deion Sanders at CU.

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Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; UFL Owner Dany Garcia presents DC Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu with the UFL Championship MVP trophy after the DC Defenders defeat the Michigan Panthers 2025 UFL Championship game at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Commanders react to major title win with familiar names involved

Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Mason Fairchild (89) against the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Kansas Tight End Fairchild wins UFL Championship with DC Defenders

Shannon Harris Wins UFL Championship Crown

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Nov 21, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) rushes with the ball after making a catch in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Former Illinois Receiver Malik Turner in UFL Championship Game

Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Mason Fairchild (89) against the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Kansas Jayhawk Teammates to Clash in UFL Championship Game

Jun 8, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris reacts to a penalty called during the during the second quarter of the XFL Conference Championship game against the St. Louis Battlehawks at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

DC Defenders Harris Could Become First HBCU Alum To Coach Pro Football Team To Title

Birmingham Stallions receiver Deon Cain, runs for a a gain in the second half against the Pittsburgh Maulers during the USFL Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Canton.

Three UFL Prospects New York Giants Should Consider

Chris Rowland, DC Defenders wide receiver on the All-UFL Team as a wideout and return specialist

Ex-Tennessee State Star Earns All UFL-Team Honors, Sportsman Of The Year Nomination

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Javon Antonio (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Terrell Owens Supports Former Colorado Buffaloes Wide Receiver Javon Antonio At UFL Game

This was an awesome ending.

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Former Washington Commanders cornerback Rachad Wildgoose.

Former Commanders to benefit from latest CBA news

Shannon Harris and Jarveon Howard

HBCU Football Dazzles In UFL Week 1 Showdowns

Dec 9, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams reacts during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Reggie Barlow: Gregg Williams To Join Tennessee State As Tigers Defensive Coordinator

Reggie Barlow Named Tennessee State Head Coach

Reggie Barlow Returns To HBCU Football: Named Tennessee State's New Head Coach

Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman John Morgan III (6) knocks the ball loose from BYU Cougars quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Arkansas Athletes Narrowly Avoid Pro Dream Vanishing

Arlington Renegades quarterback Luis Perez (12) passes for a touchdown to wide receiver Isaiah Winstead (not pictured) during the first half against the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium.

Every Single Quarterback in UFL Held Out of Camp Amid League Labor Dispute

UFL 2025 Season Schedule Release

UFL Drops 2025 Schedule

Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Lynn Bowden (15) during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kentucky Superstar, NFL Draft Pick Lynn Bowden Signs On With UFL's D.C. Defenders

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UFL Teases January 2 Schedule Announcement for Upcoming Season

Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) carries for a first down against Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive end Thurman Geathers (92) in first half action in the Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday December 23, 2023.

UFL Inks Four Players to Contracts, Including Former Northern Illinois QB

Aug 15, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Manny Wilkins (18) throws during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

UFL Transaction Update: St. Louis Battlehawks Bring in Trio of Quarterbacks

UFL 2025 Season Schedule Release

UFL Expected To Release 2025 Season Schedule On FOX/ESPN Before New Year Arrives

May 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Nate Meadors (49) walks off the field during organized team activities at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Seven Players Open New Week with UFL Contracts