Arlington Renegades beat Vegas Vipers 22-20 in XFL season opener

ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 18: Arlington Renegades wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (85) catches a pass for a first down during the game between the Arlington Renegades and the Vegas Vipers on February 18, 2023 at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo

The XFL is back, and the Arlington Renegades defense carried them to a season opening win over Vegas on Saturday.

At Choctaw Stadium, the Renegades erased a double-digit deficit with two interception returns for touchdowns.

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Then they kept the Vipers from converting a two-point conversion, holding on 22-20.

The Renegades are in Houston for their next game.

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