Delta Blues beat Louisville Colonels during Week 14 at Delta Blues Stadium, finishing Louisville Colonels 6, Delta Blues 14. Delta Blues's result carries a verified standings or streak consequence.
Garrett Halverson supplied 168 combined yards. Delta Blues: 10-3-0 before, 11-3-0 after; league #1, conference #1, point differential 39, streak W5.
The series is tied 2–2.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 14 |
| Venue | Delta Blues Stadium |
| Final | Louisville Colonels 6 – 14 Delta Blues |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | LOU 12; TDB 9 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDB | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–0 TDB | Drive 1: TDB PUNT for 15y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 10y, RB 3-5y. |
| 2 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–0 TDB | Drive 2: LOU PUNT for 27y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 17y, RB 3-10y. |
| 3 | TDB | TURNOVER | 0 | LOU 0–0 TDB | Drive 3: TDB TURNOVER for 55y on 5 plays. QB 2/3 40y, RB 2-15y. INT. |
| 4 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–0 TDB | Drive 4: LOU PUNT for 13y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 9y, RB 3-4y. |
| 5 | TDB | TD | 7 | LOU 0–7 TDB | Drive 5: TDB TD for 65y on 10 plays. QB 3/5 40y, RB 5-25y. rush TD. |
| 6 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–7 TDB | Drive 6: LOU PUNT for 22y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 14y, RB 3-8y. |
| 7 | TDB | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–7 TDB | Drive 7: TDB PUNT for 11y on 8 plays. QB 2/4 6y, RB 4-5y. |
| 8 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–7 TDB | Drive 8: LOU PUNT for 28y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 19y, RB 4-9y. |
| 9 | TDB | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–7 TDB | Drive 9: TDB PUNT for 38y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 25y, RB 4-13y. |
| 10 | LOU | FG | 3 | LOU 3–7 TDB | Drive 10: LOU FG for 68y on 7 plays. QB 3/4 49y, RB 3-19y. |
| 11 | TDB | TD | 7 | LOU 3–14 TDB | Drive 11: TDB TD for 77y on 10 plays. QB 3/5 47y, RB 5-30y. rush TD. |
| 12 | LOU | FG | 3 | LOU 6–14 TDB | Drive 12: LOU FG for 63y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 46y, RB 4-17y. |
Complete Player Box Score
| Team | Player | Pos | Cmp/Att | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec/Tgt | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | Graham Ellwood | QB | 17/28 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Jamir Cooks | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11/16 | 91 | 0 |
| LOU | Javonte Ricks | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 67 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Raul Castaneda | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/12 | 63 | 0 |
| TDB | Devin Chapa | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 93 | 2 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TDB | Devin Holloway | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/11 | 67 | 0 |
| TDB | Garrett Halverson | QB | 15/26 | 168 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| TDB | Stellan Rhodes | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9/15 | 101 | 0 |
Updated DFL Standings
These standings are recalculated from final regular-season games immediately after this result.
| Lg | Conf | Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Conference #1 | Delta Blues | 11 | 3 | 0 | 209 | 170 | +39 | W5 |
| 2 | National Conference #2 | Denver Summit | 10 | 3 | 0 | 256 | 150 | +106 | W2 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 9 | 3 | 1 | 224 | 148 | +76 | W2 |
| 4 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 9 | 4 | 1 | 201 | 161 | +40 | L1 |
| 5 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Charlotte Monarchs | 7 | 6 | 1 | 266 | 185 | +81 | W2 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Richmond Capitols | 5 | 6 | 2 | 225 | 214 | +11 | T1 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Miami Beach Breakers | 5 | 7 | 2 | 160 | 183 | -23 | W1 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Charleston Admirals | 5 | 7 | 2 | 196 | 226 | -30 | L1 |
| 9 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5 | 8 | 1 | 187 | 201 | -14 | L2 |
| 10 | National Conference #4 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5 | 8 | 0 | 184 | 206 | -22 | L2 |
| 11 | National Conference #5 | Atlanta Fire | 5 | 8 | 0 | 163 | 212 | -49 | L3 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 215 | -215 | L13 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Summit | 10-3-0 | +106 | W2 |
| 2 | Delta Blues | 10-3-0 | +31 | W4 |
| 3 | Washington Senators | 9-3-1 | +76 | W2 |
| 4 | Louisville Colonels | 9-3-1 | +48 | W5 |
| 5 | Charlotte Monarchs | 6-6-1 | +60 | W1 |
| 6 | Richmond Capitols | 5-6-2 | +11 | T1 |
| 7 | Charleston Admirals | 5-6-2 | -9 | T1 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5-7-1 | -7 | L1 |
| 9 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5-8-0 | -22 | L2 |
| 10 | Miami Beach Breakers | 4-7-2 | -30 | L2 |
| 11 | Atlanta Fire | 5-8-0 | -49 | L3 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-13-0 | -215 | L13 |
Relevant History and Records
The series is tied 2–2.
No league single-game or career record was tied or broken in this game.
Public Statements
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