| 2025 Arlington Renegades season | |
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| Owner | Alpha Acquico, LLC |
| General manager | Rick Mueller |
| Head coach | Bob Stoops |
| Home stadium | Choctaw Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–5 |
| Conference place | 3rd in XFL Conference |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
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The 2025 Arlington Renegades season was the fourth season for the Arlington Renegades as a professional American football franchise and the second season in the United Football League (UFL). [1] The Renegades played their home games at Choctaw Stadium and were led by head coach Bob Stoops.
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The Renegades started the season 3–1 before entering a four game losing streak. Two of the four losses were to the DC Defenders, who were the eventual XFL Conference champions. In week eight against the Defenders, quarterback Luis Perez had the Renegades at the Defenders 33-yard line with under ten seconds remaining trailing by three points. Instead of spiking the football to stop the clock, Perez faked the spike and was intercepted by cornerback Deandre Baker. The loss eliminated the Renegades from postseason contention, and Perez was heavily scrutinized for his decision making. [2] Stoops said "I thought we were just spiking the football and going to kick the field goal". [3] Stoops kept Perez as the starter for the final two games of the season in which the Renegades were victorious. Perez also won Offensive Player of the Week honors in week ten.
The Renegades finished the season 5–5, a one game improvement from the 2024 season. Perez led the league in four passing categories (attempts, completions, completion percentage and yards). [4] Cornerback Ajene Harris led the league with three interceptions and was named Defensive Player of the Week in weeks four and five. Linebacker Donald Payne led the Renegades with 67 total tackles and was named Defensive Player of the Week in week nine. Kicker Lucas Havrisik led the league with 22 field goals made. Punter Marquette King was named Special team Player of the Week in week two.
The Renegades were one of the few teams to use the wishbone and T formation regularly. Backup Quarterback Holton Ahlers, made eight appearances on the season and was the signal caller for these formations. In week one against the San Antonio Brahmas, running back De'Veon Smith had three 1-yard touchdowns using these formations. [5]
