Continental Football League - Week 2 Recap
Cincinnati Dukes quarterback Kimani Murray makes name known with monster performance.
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The second week of the Continental Football League (CoFL) is in the books, as momentum continues to grow and teams begin jockeying for positioning towards the ‘Continental Cup,’ scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. Here’s a look at what occurred this past weekend during Week 2 action:
The Cincinnati Dukes downed the Kentucky Calvary by the score of 54-24 at Atrium Stadium in Mason, Ohio. The Dukes are no stranger to the alternate football landscape, having stepped up in weight class this season. They previously participated in the Blue Collar Football League (BCFL), where they were back-to-back champions, prior to competing in the CoFL.
Despite a 17-minute time of possession disparity in favor of the Calvary, the Dukes were able to outscore their opponent due to a potent passing attack. Cincinnati quarterback Kimani Murray created numerous explosive plays, completing an efficient 15-of-25 passes, for 424 yards and six touchdowns. A four-time BCFL MVP and three-time Offensive Player of the Year, Murray has amassed more than 7,000 passing yards and 196 touchdown passes during his time with the Dukes.
Several wideouts got in on the action, as Murray sprayed the ball around the parking lot, with three of his targets exceeding the 100-yard barrier. That trio included Hezekia Miller (four catches, 110 yards, one touchdown), Michael Crawford (four catches, 108 yards, two touchdowns) and Tyrell Sanders (three catches, 109 yards). Dukes running back Darnell Williams added 119 rushing yards on five carries, after running for 108 yards in Week 1.
Cincinnati linebacker Ivory Parker was a standout for the second straight week, matching his Week 1 total of nine tackles (including two tackles for loss). For Kentucky, running back Ras’j Britton was a consistent presence, rushing 16 times for 57 yards. The Calvary will be on a bye in Week 3, while Dukes head coach Daryl ‘Slash’ Moore will prepare his team to host the Ohio Valley Ironman on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00p ET on United Football Media.
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In other action, the Texas Syndicate squeezed past the Tall City Black Gold by a score of 23-20 at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas. It was a big first victory for Texas, who were shut out by the San Antonio Toros 24-0 last week. The Syndicate were led by a suffocating defense which included three interceptions on the evening, including two by safety Abraham Temoney. Linebacker Tedrick Lowery led the team with five tackles. Texas will be on a bye in Week 3, while Tall City will face San Antonio on Saturday, June 13, 2026 on United Football Media.
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