XFL

In recent decades, multiple spring football leagues have sprung up to capitalize on Americans' appetite for the game, including the United Football League (2009 ...

Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles this past week [registered 113 million viewers](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/14/super-bowl-lvii-draws-113-million-viewers-up-1-from-2022), according to Fox Sports, making it the third most-watched television broadcast in history. Access to players and coaches will also be a hallmark of the XFL. The league’s content innovation is fueled by the XFL Hub, its league headquarters in Arlington, Texas, where all eight teams live and practice from January to May. The NFL has become a year-round sport. “We’re going to grow sports betting with the XFL as Vegas grows,” ESPN coordinating producer Bryan Jaroch said Wednesday in a conference call with reporters. (“Player 54” refers to co-owner Dwayne Johnson, who played college football at the University of Miami but never made a 53-man roster in the NFL.) Some stadiums will feature sideline seating in addition to traditional seating in the stands. The XFL will address this by operating with a 35-second play clock (as opposed to 40 in the NFL) and by not stopping the clock following incomplete passes and out-of-bounds plays prior to the two-minute warning of either half. In San Antonio, there will be tailgate seating in the end zone for fans. The game will slow down during the final two minutes of each half with the clock stopping after incompletions, out-of-bounds plays and first downs, magnifying the game’s most critical moments, while the first and second halves will be split by a 10-minute halftime, compared to the NFLs’ 12-minute halftime. Since the original United States Football League dissolved in the mid-’80s, the NFL has had a monopoly on professional football. The XFL isn’t just reviving the kickoff.

The third iteration of the XFL kicked off Saturday with the Arlington Renegades' 22-20 comeback win over the Vegas Vipers. Three more games are scheduled ...

Vegas had a chance to tie the game with a 2-point conversion, but TJ Barnes sacked Luis Perez to seal the game.

We'll see how fan interest develops, but that was objectively fun. Perez led the Vipers on a five-play, 60-yard drive capped by a 20-yard touchdown toss to Cinque Sweeting. Arlington elected to go for the first down on 4th-and-2 and got it. The extra point led to a 22-14 edge. Then Vegas turned the ball over on downs after a successful Arlington rush at punter Michael Carrizosa forced him to run for the sticks. @XFLRenegades 22, Vegas Vipers 20 in the XFL opener. Through 10 minutes of Game 1, I can unequivocally say that the XFL is 100 times better than the NFL at Instant Replay.

(I actually ran the numbers....'100 times' checks out). However, the two-point conversion was unsuccessful after a T.J. Vegas and Arlington then traded punts before the Vipers finally found their first-half offensive form again. The Houston Roughnecks will host the Orlando Guardians on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The finale will feature the D.C. On Sunday, the San Antonio Brahmas will welcome the St.

R.J. White dialed in on the Vegas Vipers vs. Arlington Renegades XFL 2023 matchup on Saturday.

[Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Renegades vs. In addition, the Renegades have a running back with NFL experience in Keith Ford. Meanwhile Geronimo Allison had 89 receptions for 1,045 and six touchdowns in parts of five seasons with the Packers and Lions. The 6-foot-3, 222-pound Perez was a two-year starter at Texas A&M-Commerce where he threw for 8,327 yards and 78 touchdowns and led the team to the Div. Martavis Bryant had 145 receptions for 2,183 yards and 17 touchdowns in four seasons with the Steelers and Raiders. Arlington is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Renegades vs. The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Plitt played five seasons at Ball State and finished second in program history in completions (777) and third in passing yards (9,062) and passing touchdowns (68). Arlington has a prolific quarterback in Drew Plitt. The Renegades vs. Anyone who has followed him is way up. Before locking in any Vipers vs. Vipers game is the first of four games this weekend.

Former BYU DL Tomasi Laulile jumped a route for an interception and returned the ball for a touchdown during the 2023 XFL season opener.

[Kyle Ireland](https://kslsports.com/category/kyle-ireland/) is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the [Yards After College Podcast](https://kslsports.com/category/podcasts/). (MDT) and the game will be televised on ESPN2 and ESPN+. A total of 12 former college football players from the state of Utah were on active 52-man rosters in the eight-team league. The group is led by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He recorded 47 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and six quarterback hits during his BYU career. The game will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston.

Football season continues this weekend, as the XFL debuted with Saturday's game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in ...

Bausby's pick came after the Vipers (0-1) stopped the Renegades short on a fourth-and-goal situation from the 1. the Renegades. Perez threw for 249 yards on 22-of-36 passing with three touchdown passes and two interceptions, while Badet had six receptions for 81 yards. After a rough first half, the Renegades scored 12 third-quarter points off two Vegas turnovers to take the lead and held on to move to 1-0. [XFL 2023](https://www.espn.com/xfl/scoreboard) started off fast: The Renegades defeated the Vipers 22-20, rallying from a 14-3 halftime deficit with 19 straight points before holding off Vegas' tying 2-point conversion attempt with eight seconds left. The first half went much better for the Vipers, who scored on two touchdown passes from Perez to receiver Jeff Badet to take a 14-3 halftime lead. Arlington's defense dominated action in the second half, highlighted by two pick-sixes. [XFL](/xfl/) debuted with Saturday's game between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ET in Washington, D.C., as the D.C. ET at TDECU Field in Houston, as the Houston Roughnecks -- led by [longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips](/xfl/story/_/id/35668209/xfl-2023-wade-phillips-back-football-houston-roughnecks-prove) -- host the Orlando Guardians. Defenders host the Seattle Sea Dragons. Sunday will see the St.

The XFL is back for 2023 after a three-year hiatus. With eight teams, rosters that feature former NFL players and college football standouts, and some well- ...

The league finally drafted its rosters in November and is on track to start up on Feb. The pair have provided regular updates about the XFL's relaunch since 2020, originally planning for a 2022 return before pushing that date to 2023. As of August 2022, the league was looking for additional investors to join the team. The XFL's restart in 2020 failed for reasons that fell mostly outside of the league's control. Can the XFL break that trend and stick around? The XFL is back for 2023 after a three-year hiatus.

XFL 2020 schedule: Dates, times and matchup information as league readies to kickoff following Super Bowl LIV.

ET It all starts on Saturday, Feb. The XFL has returned.

The XFL is back as the revived football league returns to the field Saturday in Texas for a season-opening matchup between the Vegas Vipers and Arlington ...

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Dwayne Johnson knows what it's like to be the "54th man" - that's why he revived the XFL and gave a pregame speech before the league kicked off once again.

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson](https://www.foxnews.com/category/organization/wwe) is hoping that the third time is the charm. [The XFL](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/xfl) is back for a third campaign, with the league restarting on Saturday afternoon. You bring the dreams, we brought the opportunity." [NFL hopeful](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl) at the University of Miami. And we're here, because the X of the XFL represents the intersection of dreams and opportunity.

The Sporting News is tracking the latest scoring updates and highlights from Vipers vs. Renegades. Follow along for all of the action from the first game of ...

The Vegas Vipers and Arlington Renegades will meet at 3 p.m. — As mentioned, both the Vipers and Renegades have added some talent to their rosters that will be familiar to NFL fans. — We have officially kicked off, as the Renegades have kicked off to the Vipers to start the game. — The Vipers continue to move the ball through the air. Now, Drew Plitt and the Renegades will look to answer with a score of their own. — The Vipers had trouble running the ball on their first possession, but the Renegades are going much better. — The Renegades also go three-and-out on their second series after a couple of short passes to their tight ends and a screen pass to De'Veon Smith. — Luis Perez was the star of the first half for the Vipers. The Renegades now have a chance to mount a scoring drive and take the lead. — A few runs put the Renegades at the 6-yard line. — The Vipers come up with a third-down stand inside of the 1-yard line. So, if they are able to get the ball back — a big if — they will have about a minute left to mount a touchdown drive.

Follow along for latest from this weekend's games in the first week of the 2023 XFL season.

What a play!— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) The contests can also be streamed live with [fuboTV, which offers a free trial](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/sports/?irad=368998&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial). The first game starts at 3 p.m. Brandon Silvers is back in the— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) — Deontay Burnett makes a one-handed catch on a deep ball from Brandon Silvers. He makes his way into the end zone to give the Roughnecks a 12-6 lead. The play is ruled a touchdown on the field and it couldn't be overturned on review. The Renegades rode a strong defensive to a 22-20 victory over the Vipers. What a read! Follow along for the latest news, updates and highlights from Saturday's and Sunday's games. All games will be carried on the ESPN family of networks. The spring football league appeared to be a strong option for fans looking for more gridiron action when it returned in 2020 after a two-decade hiatus.

CBS Sports' Fantasy and gambling editor, R.J. White, shares his Week 1 XFL DFS strategy.

He also finished with two rushing touchdowns and 49 receiving yards in his five appearances before the league was suspended. In three appearances for Dallas, he threw for just 219 yards, but he didn't throw any interceptions and also ran for 22 yards on five carries in his lone start against the Philadelphia Eagles. The big, bruising Florida State product played in two games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2021, and finished with just two total carries for 12 yards. [You can only see them by heading to SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-xfl-dfs-picks-top-draftkings-tournament-strategy-advice-for-week-1-from-a-fantasy-expert/#ttag=02172023_agg_cbssports_dfs_football_xfl_rjwhite_xfldfsweek1). Before making any XFL DFS picks on DraftKings for Week 1, be sure to [check out the XFL DFS advice, strategy and projections from CBS Sports Fantasy and gambling editor R.J. The XFL DFS player pool features several recognizable names at QB, like Paxton Lynch and AJ McCarron, but Ta'amu's recent experience could push your roster over the top in tournaments and cash games on DraftKings.

Fans were treated to an exciting XFL opener today. The Arlington Renegades defeated the Vegas Vipers 22-20, storming back in the...

Next week, the Vegas Vipers will host DC. Their defense was outstanding in the second half, with two pick sixes to secure the victory. LaRon Stokes made a huge tackle on Smith in the backfield, forcing Arlington to punt. The Vipers defense continued to play quite well, albeit the offensive missteps. De’Andre Torrey was stripped of the ball by Jamal Carter, who picked it up for Arlington. BIG PLAY FOR THE RENEGADES. Tomasi Laulile picked off Perez, who had pressure right in his face – and took it to the house. However, the team couldn’t capitalize. This Vipers offense looks excellent with Perez at the helm in the On third and goal, Perez found Jeff Badet for a six yard touchdown – the first score of this new XFL. As expected, it came down to the wire in Arlington. [XFL](https://xflnewsroom.com/) officially kicked off their season this afternoon, in Texas.

Hines Ward makes head coaching debut as the San Antonio Brahmas host the St. Louis BattleHawks.

The wide receiver has been given yet another comeback opportunity, this time with Seattle's entry in XFL 3.0.

Gordon was not suspended during either stop, but he did not make a significant impact on the field. "The goal is whatever is put in front of me in the here and now," he said. He was arrested in North Carolina on charges of driving while impaired and had a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. The Browns traded Gordon to the Patriots on Sept. He was suspended a second time on Aug 27, 2013, for a second violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. He also missed the 2016 season after failing a drug test on April 16, 2016. But he also was suspended on two separate occasions by the team. Gordon said he was "receiving as much as six pounds of weed" from a dealer and would bring "upward of $10,000 in profit every month." He was the perfect vertical threat in the Bears' wide-open offense. Gordon's first two seasons in the NFL were a success. He is one of the most recognizable names in the league's latest reboot. [Watch the XFL live with fuboTV (free trial)](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/sports/?irad=368998&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial)

The XFL's ownership group – Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale of RedBird Capital – made the announcement before the San Antonio Brahmas home ...

“San Antonio is the perfect spot for the XFL’s inaugural championship game, and we are more than ready to host this exciting event,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “We are proud to partner with Mayor Nirenberg and the Alamodome to bring our inaugural championship to this great city,” said XFL President Russ Brandon. The XFL will bring entertainment to world-class football, with the goal of advancing football and expanding player opportunities when it launches in February 2023. "We are thrilled to announce that San Antonio and the Alamodome will be the host of this season’s inaugural Championship Game," said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman and Owner. “Our inaugural XFL season is officially rolling with our eight teams showing out and representing the passionate fans of their cities,” said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. ARLINGTON, TX – February 19, 2023 – The XFL announced today that the Alamodome, home of the San Antonio Brahmas, has been selected as the host site of its inaugural XFL Championship Game.

Not everyone will know what a Brahma is, but it's a perfect mascot choice for the San Antonio XFL team.

It makes sense that Johnson would try to inject his branding into one of the XFL teams given that he is one of the owners of the rebooted spring league. That's why their logo comes in the shape of a long-horned bull. The term "Brahma" is, in this case, an abbreviation for the American Brahman, which is a type of bull that has been bred in the United States since 1885. It is the most common breed of cattle in Australia for that reason. Brahma also is a Hindu god who is a member of the trinity of supreme divinity. The move to put a team in San Antonio made sense considering how football-crazed the state of Texas is.

R.J. White dialed in on the San Antonio Brahmas vs. St. Louis Battlehawks XFL 2023 matchup on Sunday.

- Battlehawks vs. With an experienced offensive coordinator in Jamie Elizondo and a headline-grabbing head coach in Hines Ward, San Antonio should be strong on offense. The Battlehawks also have a proven entity in quarterback AJ McCarron, with the 32-year-old bringing eight years of NFL experience to the table. Ballage has more than 650 yards on 213 carries over four seasons, and he was a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State following a career that included an eight-touchdown game against Texas Tech. He is a rare example of a proven NFL player showing up in a spring environment, and McCarron should display a steady hand. Before making any Brahmas vs. Running back Brian Hill projects to be a dynamic force in the XFL, as the former fifth-round pick from Wyoming has four NFL touchdowns on his resume and extensive experience. The Battlehawks represent the XFL North against the Brahmas from the XFL South. Louis has notable talent on the offensive side of the ball, especially at the skill positions. Anyone who has followed him is way up. Brahmas odds. The Alamodome hosts a battle between the San Antonio Brahmas and the St.

This iteration of the XFL features eight teams. The Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea ...

Still, Gordon won a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2019 and spent some time with the Titans in 2022. While his time in the NFL wasn’t long, Gordon has one of the more interesting story lines entering the XFL season. However, he helped the Falcons reach the 2017 Super Bowl with his strong play off of the edge. He followed that up by leading the NFL in punts (109) and punt yardage (4,390) as a sophomore. Unlike Gordon, Paxton Lynch never had a breakout season in the NFL. While the league has struggled in the past, Johnson is hoping his involvement will drive up interest. The BattleHawks are hoping McCarron’s experience will lead them to victory. After playing for three NFL franchises, McCarron is now ready to lead the BattleHawks from under center As the league tries to give fans a different football experience, numerous former NFL stars will be playing in the [re-imagined XFL](https://clutchpoints.com/xfl-2023-uniforms-ranked). They may not be Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts, but the XFL has plenty of former well-known NFL talent. Louis BattleHawks and Vegas Vipers will all be competing for the coveted XFL Championship. This iteration of the XFL features eight teams.

Let's go through each XFL roster to find each former Cardinals player. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire's Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Sub ...

Tolliver was an undrafted rookie with the Cardinals in 2018, spending time on the active roster and practice squad. He was on IR all his rookie year and cut before the 202 season. He did not make the team that year. He never appeared in a game for the Cardinals. The XFL is back with its opening weekend. He was signed to the practice squad in 2017 and was on the roster in the 2018 offseason and training camp.

Which of the 8 cities with XFL teams will play host to the championship game in May?

“Our inaugural XFL season is officially rolling with our eight teams showing out and representing the passionate fans of their cities,” said Dwayne Johnson, Owner. We can’t wait to bring together the best of the XFL North and XFL South to compete for the Championship title in an event that will celebrate our players, coaches, and the revival of professional football in San Antonio.” “We are thrilled to announce that San Antonio and the Alamodome will be the host of this season’s inaugural Championship Game,” said Dany Garcia, Chairwoman and Owner.

Ever since its inception and being in the works for tears, the XFL finally sees the pitch as the Rock brings it to reality.

While new things can be exciting, the owners of the league will ensure they do all the things right to get their ROI. The XFL will comprise 10 teams. The XFL is designed to be a pure entertainment sport. The league will obviously be below the NFL in terms of skill and talent, which will lead to lower revenue generation. Quite less compared to the NFL, marquee players will definitely draw fatter checks that could be in six figures in the XFL. After many tries at bringing the XFL to life, the ‘Xtra fun league’ will finally kick off in 2023.

Look as former Browns superstar receiver Josh Gordon flashes (no pun intended) his Seattle Sea Dragons threads ahead of his XFL debut.

Though it isn’t NFL-level games, it is nice to have football on and see players get another shot to prove themselves and get a chance to make an NFL roster as a result. He led the league in receiving with the Browns despite least than stellar quarterback play. His career however was marred by violations of the NFL’s substance abuse policy and he never could stay on the field consistently as a result.

It you're not making any sense of this sequence, Feeney, a former University of Washington linebacker, turned up in San Antonio as part of the new XFL's opening ...

XFL co-owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a big announcement at the game, saying that the XFL's championship game will be held right here in San Antonio.

R.J. White dialed in on the D.C. Defenders vs. Seattle Sea Dragons XFL 2023 matchup on Sunday.

In a loss to Missouri that season, he caught five passes for 48 yards (9.6 average) and one touchdown. His best season was in 2018, when he caught 28 passes for 369 yards (13.2 average) and four touchdowns. His best game that year was in a 38-35 overtime loss at Monmouth, when he caught 15 passes for 245 yards (16.3 average) and three touchdowns. In 2019, he had a monster season with 83 receptions for 1,386 yards (16.7 average) and 17 touchdowns. He had nine 100-plus-yard rushing games in 2021, including a 27-carry, 188-yard and three-touchdown performance against No. He was coming off a remarkable senior season in college. The Defenders beat the Sea Dragons 31-19 during the 2020 Covid-shortened season. His best season was in 2013 with the Cleveland Browns, when he caught 87 passes for 1,646 yards (18.9 average) and nine touchdowns. In parts of eight NFL seasons, he played in 77 games, making 252 catches for 4,284 yards (17.0 average) and 21 touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 89 yards (14.8 average). Seattle is a 2-point favorite in the latest Defenders vs. Both have solid quarterbacks in Ben DiNucci for Seattle and Jordan Ta'amu for D.C., and both have top-notch coaches in the Sea Dragons' Jim Haslett and D.C's Reggie Barlow.

The San Antonio Brahmas might have lost their first game of the season, but it's just one game. The Rock blessed San Antonio with an appearance.

The XFL is officially back after a three-year hiatus and San Antonio helped cap off an exciting first weekend of action. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday, February 19, San Antonio showed the football world they love their team, even in defeat, as over 24,000 fans flooded the Alamodome. [XFL football to begin in the Alamo City](https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/article/xfl-san-antonio-brahmas-17788421.php).