Scorpions at Storm
South Carolina Storm 35, Tucson Scorpions 31 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Scorpions 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Storm 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPJalen Milroe 302 yds passingBijan Robinson 110 yds rushingIsaac Patton 219 yds receivingDanielle Hunter 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 459 · 392Passing yards 252 · 281Rushing yards 207 · 111Completions 14/23 · 11/14Yards per carry 10.3 · 8.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9h ago
In a thrilling showdown, the South Carolina Storm narrowly defeated the Tucson Scorpions, 35-31, in Week 2 of the 2028 season. The victory keeps the Storm's momentum going as they aim to establish themselves early in the season, while the Scorpions look to regroup after a hard-fought battle.
Offensively, Taylen Green shone for the Storm, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to victory. On the other side, Jalen Milroe showcased his skills with 302 passing yards, while Bijan Robinson added a powerful ground game with 110 rushing yards, keeping the Scorpions competitive throughout. Isaac Patton was a standout receiver for South Carolina, racking up an impressive 219 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Storm made critical plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Danielle Hunter was a dominant force with 3.5 sacks, pressuring Milroe consistently, while Alontae Taylor's interception proved pivotal in sealing the victory. The turning point came late in the game when South Carolina's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scorpions | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 14/23 | 61% | 302 | 1 | 1 | 101.2 |
Storm | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 11/14 | 79% | 300 | 4 | 2 | 118.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scorpions | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 110 | 6.9 | 35 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Daniel PeraltaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Storm | |||||||
| Shonn DilliardHB | 10 | 107 | 10.7 | 20 | 1 | 88 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scorpions | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 7 | 155 | 22.1 | 100 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Storm | |||||||
| Isaac PattonWR | 5 | 219 | 43.8 | 107 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scorpions | |||||
| Derrick BrownDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Storm | |||||
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli YoungDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Scorpions | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 4 | 49 |
Storm | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
