Overview
- Austin Reed set the UFL single-game passing record in his Dallas Renegades debut, a 36-17 win over the Houston Gamblers.
- He completed 27 of 40 passes for three touchdowns with a 120.4 passer rating in the victory.
- Reports listed his yardage at either 370 or 376 yards, though all identified it as the top regular-season total in league history.
- He earned the Renegades’ starting job over veteran Luis Perez after coach Rick Neuheisel praised his competitive makeup and NFL-level tools.
- The surge comes after the Chicago Bears released him following Case Keenum’s arrival, with GM Ryan Poles acknowledging trade interest in backup Tyson Bagent but no move made.