Owls in the XFL - Week 7

Owls in the XFL - Week 7

4.10.23 | Football

By: Zach Strohecker

PHILADELPHIA - With just two weeks left in the XFL regular season, including a head-to-head matchup of two former single-digit Owls next week when Ryquell Armstead (2015-18) hosts Isaiah Graham-Mobley (2017-20).

On Saturday, Graham-Mobley and the Arlington Renegades beat South division rivals, the Orlando Guardians, 18-16. Graham-Mobley recorded one tackle in the win.

On Sunday night, Armstead and the D.C. Defenders got back in the win column, as they beat North division rivals, the Seattle Sea Dragons, 34-33, clinching the North Division Championship berth. Armstead had seven carries for nine yards, averaging 1.3 yards per rush, he also caught a pass for an 11-yard touchdown.

Also this week, the Houston Roughnecks signed former Temple kicker, Austin Jones. He drilled a 41-yard field goal in his first ever game in the XFL, scoring three points, and helping the Roughnecks beat South division rivals, the San Antonio Brahmas, 17-15, clinching the South Division Championship berth.