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.