How to Watch Houston Roughnecks vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream – UFL Week 9

A pair of the top offensive players in the UFL will be on show when Chris Rowland and the DC Defenders visit Jalan McClendon and the Houston Roughnecks on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Last time out, the Defenders defeated the Arlington Renegades, 33-30. The Roughnecks came up short by a final score of 30-18 last time out against the Panthers.

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How to Watch Roughnecks vs. Defenders

• Game Day: Sunday, May 25, 2025
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: Watch on FOX

Learn more about the DC Defenders vs. the Houston Roughnecks on FOX Sports!

Defenders' 2025 Schedule

Defenders Stats & Insights

• The Defenders have averaged 3.5 more points scored this season (24.5) than the Roughnecks have allowed (21.0).
• The Roughnecks have allowed 303.9 yards per game, 41.1 yards fewer than the Defenders have generated (345.0). The Defenders gain 5.9 yards per play, while the Roughnecks give up 5.5.
• Houston's defense has given up an average of 120.8 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 21.4 more yards than DC has gained running the football in 2025 (99.4 per game).

Defenders Key Players

• Jordan Ta'amu has spearheaded the Defenders' offense this season, piling up 1,473 passing yards with 11 passing touchdowns, four interceptions and a 50.2% completion percentage.
• On 58 targets, Rowland has 33 catches (4.1 per game) for 434 yards and three TDs in eight games.
• has been an integral part of the Defenders' passing offense in 2025, posting 21 catches for 314 yards and five touchdowns.

Roughnecks' 2025 Schedule

Roughnecks Stats & Insights

• The Defenders have allowed an average of 23.4 points per game, 5.9 more than the 17.5 the Roughnecks have scored.
• The Defenders' defense has given up 297.5 yards per game in 2025, 33.4 yards more than the 264.1 the Roughnecks' offense has averaged. The Roughnecks gain 4.9 yards per play and the Defenders allow 5.7.
• DC's defense has given 115.6 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 24.1 more yards than Houston has gained running the football (91.5).

Roughnecks Key Players

• In five games, McClendon has passed for 1,039 yards (207.8 per game), with four touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.5%.
• On the ground, Zaquandre White has scored four touchdowns and picked up 300 yards (42.9 per game).
• Justin Hall has 32 catches for 237 yards (39.5 per game) and two touchdowns in six games.

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