2023 Arlington Renegades season explained

Team:Arlington Renegades
Year:2023
Previous:2020
Record:4–6
Division Place:2nd XFL South
Coach:Bob Stoops
General Manager:Bob Stoops
Owner:Alpha Acquico, LLC
Stadium:Choctaw Stadium
Uniform:ARLRenegadesUniforms.png
Playoffs:Won Division Finals (at Houston Roughnecks) 26–11
Won XFL Championship
(at DC Defenders) 35–26

The 2023 Arlington Renegades season is the second season for the Arlington Renegades as a professional American football franchise. They are charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season. The Renegades play their home games at the Choctaw Stadium and are led by head coach Bob Stoops.

The Renegades had changed their franchise name from Dallas Renegades to Arlington Renegades prior to the 2023 season.[1] [2]

Earning their first playoff berth, the Renegades eliminated the South Division regular season division champions Houston Roughnecks.[3] With the win, the Renegades advance to the XFL Championship Game where they faced the DC Defenders, winning by a score of 35–26 to win their first ever XFL Championship.[4]

Regular season

Schedule

All times Central

WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendance
ScoreRecord
1SaturdayFebruary 182:00 p.m.ABCVegas Vipers22–201–0Choctaw Stadium12,047
2SundayFebruary 266:00 p.m.ESPN2at Houston Roughnecks14–231–1TDECU Stadium11,765
3SundayMarch 53:00 p.m.FXOrlando Guardians10–92–1Choctaw Stadium12,006
4SundayMarch 123:00 p.m.ESPN2at St. Louis BattleHawks11–242–2The Dome at America's Center38,310
5SundayMarch 198:00 p.m.ESPN2at San Antonio Brahmas12–103–2Alamodome13,274
6SundayMarch 262:00 p.m.ABCSan Antonio Brahmas9–153–3Choctaw Stadium12,368
7FridayMarch 316:00 p.m.FXSeattle Sea Dragons15–243–4Choctaw Stadium11,032
8SaturdayApril 83:00 p.m.ESPNat Orlando Guardians18–164–4Camping World Stadium7,789
9SundayApril 1611:00 a.m.ESPNat DC Defenders26–28 4–5Audi Field18,684
10SundayApril 232:00 p.m.ESPNHouston Roughnecks9–254–6Choctaw Stadium12,821
[5] [6]

Game summaries

Week 10: vs. Houston Roughnecks

Postseason

Schedule

WeekDayDateKickoffTVOpponentResultsLocationAttendance
ScoreRecord
Division FinalsSaturdayApril 296:00 p.m. ESPNat Houston Roughnecks26–111–0TDECU Stadium13,558
Saturday May 13 7:00 p.m. 35–262–0Alamodome22,754

Game summaries

XFL Championship Game: vs. DC Defenders

See main article: article and 2023 XFL Championship Game.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The XFL is back in North Texas, and Arlington gets its name on the team. WFAA. January 9, 2023. October 31, 2022.
  2. Web site: Logan. Reardon. New XFL teams and logos are out ahead of 2023 season. NBC Sports. January 9, 2023. October 31, 2022.
  3. Web site: Marrion. Jack. Renegades take down Roughnecks for XFL South title. Houston Chronicle. May 1, 2023. April 29, 2023.
  4. News: Arlington Renegades advance to XFL championship game. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 1, 2023. April 29, 2023. en-US.
  5. Web site: XFL 2023 schedule: Arlington Renegades set to kick off new season. Dallas Morning News. January 9, 2023. January 5, 2023.
  6. Web site: Kevin. Seifert. Vipers-Renegades to kick off XFL's 2023 season on Feb. 18. ESPN. January 9, 2023. January 5, 2023.