UFL Week 3 highlighted by ECU stars vs. Holtz

by | Apr 11, 2025

The UFL will begin Week 3 of its season on Friday with the featured game highlighted by several former East Carolina stars.

The Arlington Renegades (2-0) face the defending champions, the Birmingham Stallions (1-1). The Renegades feature wide receiver Isaiah Winstead, backup quarterback Holton Ahlers and offensive lineman Garrett McGhin. The Stallions are led by head coach Skip Holtz, who was previously the Pirates’ head coach.

The game can be seen on Friday at 8 p.m. on Fox.

Click here to read more on the game via a preview from Pfnewsroom.com. The website will also have a preview of the DC Defenders’ game on Sunday at the St. Louis Battlehawks. The Defenders feature former J.H. Rose High School star Cornell Powell, who is a receiver for the team.

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