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UFL Power Rankings: Renegades, Battlehawks Top After Week 1

Published March 30, 2026 · Updated March 30, 2026 · Fox Sports

St. Louis Battlehawks, led by first‑time head coach Ricky Proehl, beat the defending champions DC Defenders to top the UFL power rankings after Week 1. Proehl celebrated his emotional first win as coach, while the league’s power list now places the Renegades and Battlehawks at the summit.

St. Louis Battlehawks, coached by former NFL wide receiver Ricky Proehl, defeated the defending champions DC Defenders in the UFL’s opening game. Proehl, 58, celebrated his first win as head coach in the Dome at America’s Center, reflecting on his 17‑season NFL career and his emotional moment in front of the microphone.

The UFL power rankings now place the Renegades and Battlehawks at the top after Week 1. Houston Gamblers (0‑1) fell 36‑17 to the Renegades, while Louisville Kings (0‑1) lost 15‑13 to the Stallions. The league will crown a champion at spring’s end.

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