Louisville
Kings
1-4
20
FINAL
43
Blacksburg
Vipers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Blacksburg Vipers topped the Louisville Kings 43-20 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Vipers showcased their offensive firepower, asserting themselves as serious contenders in the league.
Leading the charge for Blacksburg was quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for an impressive 245 yards and three touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball around to keep the Kings' defense off balance. Harold Fannin Jr. was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 78 yards, while De'Von Achane led the rushing attack for Louisville with 77 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vipers.
Defensively, the Vipers made their mark with a stellar performance, led by Malaki Starks, who recorded one sack and two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Blacksburg. The game-changing moment came midway through the second quarter when Starks intercepted a pass that led to a quick score, shifting momentum and allowing the Vipers to take control. Will Johnson also contributed with six tackles, helping to stifle the Kings’ offensive efforts and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 16 | 245 | 3 | 0 | 117.7 |
| Tj Richardson | QB | 33 | 19 | 192 | 1 | 4 | 44.8 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 77 | 8.6 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tj Richardson | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Thomson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calvin McClendon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

