The upcoming UFL Week 2 matchup between the San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks is set to be a compelling clash as both teams aim to establish themselves early in the season. The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2025, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, with kickoff at 6:30 PM ET.
San Antonio Brahmas: Seeking Redemption
The San Antonio Brahmas enter this game with a 0-1 record after a tough 33-9 loss to the Arlington Renegades in their season opener. The Brahmas struggled offensively, with quarterback Kellen Mond completing just 54.8% of his passes for 159 yards and failing to throw a touchdown. Mond showed flashes of his potential with some impressive back-shoulder throws to wide receiver Jacob Harris, who led the team with 63 receiving yards, but the offense lacked consistency and rhythm.
The Brahmas’ ground game also struggled, with running back John Lovett managing only 18 rushing yards and a touchdown. Defensively, San Antonio allowed 347 total yards, including 183 rushing yards, and failed to generate significant pressure on Arlington’s quarterback. Linebackers Jordan Williams and Drew Lewis were bright spots, combining for 15 tackles, but the unit as a whole will need to step up against a potent St. Louis offense.
Head coach Hines Ward will look to make adjustments and rally his team as they face a tough road test against a Battlehawks squad coming off a dominant performance.
St. Louis Battlehawks: Building Momentum
The St. Louis Battlehawks started their season with an emphatic 31-6 victory over the Houston Roughnecks, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Manny Wilkins was efficient, completing 77.3% of his passes for 189 yards, while also using his legs to extend plays. Although Wilkins didn’t throw a touchdown, he managed the game well and relied on the team’s dynamic rushing attack.
The Battlehawks’ backfield duo of Jarveon Howard and Jacob Saylors was unstoppable, combining for 213 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Howard averaged an impressive 8.8 yards per carry, while Saylors added 6.1 yards per carry and a score. Defensively, St. Louis was equally dominant, holding Houston to just 138 total yards and recording eight sacks. Linebacker Carson Wells and defensive end Pita Taumoepenu were standouts, wreaking havoc in the backfield.
Head coach Gregg Williams will aim to maintain the team’s momentum and capitalize on their home-field advantage as they seek to avenge last season’s playoff loss to the Brahmas.
Key Matchups
Kellen Mond vs. St. Louis Defense: Mond will need to improve his decision-making and handle the pressure from St. Louis’s aggressive pass rush, led by Wells and Taumoepenu.
Jarveon Howard and Jacob Saylors vs. San Antonio Run Defense: The Battlehawks’ rushing attack will look to exploit a Brahmas defense that allowed 183 rushing yards in Week 1.
Jacob Harris vs. St. Louis Secondary: Harris’s ability to create big plays will test a Battlehawks secondary that was solid in their opener.
