UFL co-owner Mike Repole — headset and all — emerged on the sideline next to Orlando Storm head coach Anthony Becht to offer insight and strategy as one of the league’s newest teams took the field for the first time in the second half during its Week 2 matchup against a fellow newbie in the Louisville Kings on Saturday night. He wasn’t there to watch the game from a better view. Quite the opposite, in fact. Repole participated in a back-and-forth conversation with the broadcast team for two series about some of the rule changes implemented for the 2026 season and how Becht might think about calling plays to stretch the Storm’s then-12-9 advantage. “What are you gonna do here, Anthony?” Repole said. “Well, I got my headphones to hear you so,” Becht, with two headsets atop his head, said. “I got two headphones going here. You’re making me earn my paycheck right now.” “Well, if you get a touchdown, you get your paycheck,” Repole said with a laugh. Becht and the Storm didn’t get the touchdown, but they got the win. Now I want to see Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sideline with a headset next to head coach Brian Schottenheimer waving a proverbial NFL paycheck above his head while advising him on play selection. Wouldn’t you? That said, here’s a look at my second UFL power rankings list of the season: 8. Columbus Aviators (0-2) Week 2 results: Lost to Defenders, 44-26Current odds to win 2026 title: +2500 Quarterback Jalan McClendon put up 212 yards of total offense with three total touchdowns and an interception, but the Aviators’ offensive line struggled in protection, allowing four sacks. Columbus also turned the ball over four times. What’s encouraging for this team, though, is its 100% scoring record against the Defenders, going 4-for-4. 7. Louisville Kings (0-2) Week 2 results: Lost to Storm, 19-9Current odds to win 2026 title: +3000 The Kings couldn’t have run the ball against the Storm even if we gave every player and pair of Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez’s PF Flyers. Just 26 of their 216 total yards came on the ground. The Kings went 3-for-12 on third down and became entirely too synonymous with the phrase “third-and-long.” They had just as many penalties (nine) as first downs. Still, Kings head coach Chris Redmond has enough talent on his roster to turn things around. 6. Birmingham Stallions (1-1) Week 2 results: Lost to Gamblers, 22-20Current odds to win 2026 title: +360 For a second week in a row, the Stallions played an…
2026-04-08 04:57:30
2026 UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Storm Leading After Week 2
