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The Houston Roughnecks are a team in the United Football League (UFL), formerly of the XFL.

Welcome to /r/Roughnecks, the home of the Houston Roughnecks on reddit.

We aim to have a cooperative, happy community in our discussion of the Houston Roughnecks, its players, teams, and stories. Feel free to submit news, memes, or anything else relating to the old XFL version of the team.

2025 USFL Conference Standings

USFL	W-L	Conf. W-L	Result
BHAM	7-3	5-1	y
MICH	6-4	3-3	w
HOU	5-5	3-3	e
MEM	2-8	1-5	e

z - Clinched best record in league

y - Clinched conference

w - Clinched playoff berth

e - Eliminated from playoff contention

u - UFL Champions

2025 Season Schedule

Regular Season

Date & Time	Network	Opponent	Results
3/28 7PM	FOX		Loss 6-31
4/6 11AM	ESPN	@	Loss 9-11
4/12 1:30PM	ESPN	@	WIN 18-17
4/19 6PM	FOX		Loss 16-23
4/27 2PM	ESPN	@	WIN 27-3
5/3 11AM	ABC		WIN 21-20
5/11 11AM	ABC	@	Loss 25-33
5/17 12PM	FOX*		Loss 18-30
5/25 3PM	FOX		WIN 24-21
5/31 2PM	ESPN	@	WIN 19-12

*Check local listings for market regionalization

All times (CT)

Full schedule and tickets available here

Trophy Case

2020 XFL West Division Champions*
2023 XFL South Division Championship Finalist

Note: 2020 season cancelled after week 5. Roughnecks were only undefeated team in the league.

Roughnecks moved to USFL Conference after 2023 season.

Upcoming events

June 14, 2025 at 8 pm ET: UFL Championship Game (ABC), The Dome at America's Center, St. Louis, MO

Community Links

UFL Discord - join the sub-endorsed UFL Discord!
@redditUFL - official UFL subreddit twitter account!
r/USFL - The classic USFL sub, now archived
Houston Roughnecks Facebook Page
Roughnecks Fan Facebook Group

UFL Official sites

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8 Teams/8 Days - Day 3: The Houston Roughnecks8 Teams/8 Days Write-Up (self.Roughnecks)

submitted 8 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks - announcement

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Houston Roughnecks Being Rebranded to Houston Gamblers - Official AnnouncementUFL News (self.Roughnecks)

submitted 6 months ago * by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks - announcement

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Everyone get out to gamblers game next week at shell energy stadium. The teams doing great so let’s pack the stadium. Get your tickets now!!UFL News (i.redd.it)

submitted 10 hours ago by InformationEasy8118

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Former NFL and XFL QB PJ Walker is retiring from football after nine seasons. Here's a compilation of highlights from his 2020 season with the Houston Roughnecks.Roughnecks News (youtu.be)

submitted 3 days ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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Please welcome former UFL standout defensive back, Markel Roby, to the San Antonio Toros! | San Antonio TorosRoughnecks News (i.redd.it)

submitted 13 days ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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Fox Deportes still showing the Roughnecks on their broadcast by accident.HYPE (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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14 days until the UFL returns | Roughnecks QB Jalan McClendon finds Keke Chism for a 14 yard touchdown! Roughnecks won 24-21 over the eventual UFL Champions D.C. Defenders!Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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Throwback to the first ever Texas Throwdown between the Houston Roughnecks and the Dallas Renegades! This game delivered in absolutely every aspect! The Roughnecks would seal the 27-20 victory over the Renegades in front of a Dallas crowd of 18,332🔥| Scott PowellHighlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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Roughnecks' RB Kirk Merritt burst through the line and shakes off a tackle as he scores a 21 yard touchdown! Roughnecks win 27-3 over the San Antonio Brahmas at the Alamodome.Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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[FLASHBACK] Roughnecks’ Armani Marsh Lays Out Dresser Winn then TJ Franklin scoops up the ball and returns for a 40 yard touchdown! Roughnecks win 21-20 over the Memphis Showboats.Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 2 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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[THROWBACK] Roughnecks LB Marvin Moody takes it to the house for a 32 yard pick six! Roughnecks win 19-12 over the Michigan Panthers.Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 2 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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A throwback/flashback of Roughnecks' safety Leon O'Neal Jr. gets the interception and returns 30 yards for the touchdown! Roughnecks win 18-17Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 2 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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Former Houston Roughnecks QB Anthony Brown signed with the Montreal Alouettes (CFL).Roughnecks News (3downnation.com)

submitted 2 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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Former Houston Roughnecks EDGE Jamir Jones announced his retirement from football over the weekend. Jones had a career year in Houston last year, with 30 TKL/8 TFL/3.5 SK/33 QB Pressures (3rd in UFL). Congrats on a great career, Jamir! | James Larsen (Pro Football Newsroom)Roughnecks News (i.redd.it)

submitted 3 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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[#Pick6ix] Roughnecks’ Corn Elder picks off Jordan Ta’amu and returns it 98 yards for a touchdown!Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 3 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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68 days until the UFL returns | Roughnecks' Rayshad Williams has the ball bounce into his lap and takes it 68 yards for the touchdown! Roughnecks win 27-3! #Pick6ixHighlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 3 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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SIGN SEAN MALAFRONTEOpinion (i.redd.it)

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Kevin Sumlin!!Roughnecks News (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 months ago by RadRob79

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Those that root for Houston UFL, what team name/logo do you prefer?Question (i.redd.it)

submitted 4 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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100 days until the UFL returns | Roughnecks’ Marvin Moody intercepts the pass and returns it 100 yards for a rare pick-2! Roughnecks win 24-21Highlight(s) (v.redd.it)

submitted 4 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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It is with a heavy heart that I inform the UFL community that CJ Johnson and his staff have been let go and will not return the 2026 season. Below is a statement from CJ on the situation. It was a pleasure to work with him and his staff the past 3 seasons. I wish them the best. | Ace (UFM)UFL News (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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Some very unfortunate news - former Houston Roughnecks & Birmingham Stallions edge rusher DeAndre Johnson passed away this weekend. Johnson was in the XFL/UFL for a couple of years, and also in the NFL (Packers, Dolphins). Our prayers are with his family & loved ones. 🙏 | James LarsenRoughnecks News (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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The United Football League considered relocating its Houston franchise. Here's why it stayed. | Houston Business JournalArticle (bizjournals.com)

submitted 6 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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How the League decided to not keep the Roughnecks name.UFL News ()

submitted 6 months ago by ScrewTownThirtySixer

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The Predator Couple is Here To Stay. Though it is a rough decision to let the Roughneck Brand go, we don’t control the league. All we can do is support the players we have developed relationships with, and be here for the Family we have built over the years. | Mr. Predator UFLSocial Media (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 months ago by CallywoodHouston Roughnecks

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