2023 - RENEGADES CLAIM IMPROBABLE XFL TITLE

The Arlington Renegades (Changed their franchise name from Dallas Renegades to Arlington Renegades prior to the 2023 season), led by Head Coach Bob Stoops, completed an improbable playoff run to win the 2023 XFL Championship, defeating the heavily favored D.C. Defenders 35-26. Despite entering the playoffs with a losing 4-6 regular season record, the Renegades stunned the league’s top team. Quarterback Luis Perez was named the Championship Game MVP, dominating the air with 288 yards and three touchdowns. The decisive victory marked the franchise’s first-ever league championship, capping the XFL’s successful return season.