Cyclones in the UFL: Week 2
FRISCO, TEXAS - APRIL 07: Shaun Wade #24 of the Dallas Renegades makes a tackle against Hakeem Butler #88 of the St. Louis Battlehawks during the game at Toyota Stadium on April 07, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/UFL/Getty Images) | Getty Images A trio of football players who played for Iowa State appeared in the second week of the 2026 United Football League season.
Hakeem Butler, a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks, played in week two – a 31-15 road loss against the Dallas Renegades on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram Butler, targeted with 10 passes by Brandon Silvers, caught four for a team high 56 yards, with his longest reception going for 35 yards.
The Gamblers are 1-1 on the season following a 22-20 victory against the Birmingham Stallions. Hunter Dekkers threw for 48 yards, completing 7-of-12, before exiting the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. In a 44-26 loss to the DC Defenders at Historic Crew Stadium on Friday, Miller tallied one tackle.