Charlotte Monarchs and Louisville Colonels completed their Week 4 meeting at Louisville Colonels Stadium, with the final score Charlotte Monarchs 20, Louisville Colonels 21.
12 drives were recorded. Matteo Juarez totaled 228 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Graham Ellwood totaled 227 passing, 0 rushing and 0 receiving yards; Tyler Bannerman totaled 0 passing, 0 rushing and 137 receiving yards.
Charlotte Monarchs: 2-1-0 before, 2-2-0 after; league #6, conference #3, point differential 22, streak L2. Louisville Colonels: 1-1-1 before, 2-1-1 after; league #5, conference #3, point differential -17, streak W1.
Louisville Colonels lead the series 2–1. No DFL single-game or career record was tied or broken.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Week 4 |
| Venue | Louisville Colonels Stadium |
| Final | Charlotte Monarchs 20 – 21 Louisville Colonels |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | CAR 9; LOU 12 |
| Attendance | 5,000 / 5,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOU | TD | 7 | CAR 0–7 LOU | Drive 1: LOU TD for 73y on 13 plays. QB 5/8 52y, RB 5-21y. pass TD. |
| 2 | CAR | FG | 3 | CAR 3–7 LOU | Drive 2: CAR FG for 69y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 50y, RB 4-19y. |
| 3 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | CAR 3–7 LOU | Drive 3: LOU PUNT for 33y on 10 plays. QB 3/6 22y, RB 4-11y. |
| 4 | CAR | PUNT | 0 | CAR 3–7 LOU | Drive 4: CAR PUNT for 17y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 11y, RB 3-6y. |
| 5 | LOU | TD | 7 | CAR 3–14 LOU | Drive 5: LOU TD for 79y on 13 plays. QB 5/8 56y, RB 5-23y. pass TD. |
| 6 | CAR | TD | 7 | CAR 10–14 LOU | Drive 6: CAR TD for 87y on 8 plays. QB 3/4 57y, RB 4-30y. pass TD. |
| 7 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | CAR 10–14 LOU | Drive 7: LOU PUNT for 37y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 24y, RB 4-13y. |
| 8 | CAR | FG | 3 | CAR 13–14 LOU | Drive 8: CAR FG for 42y on 9 plays. QB 3/5 28y, RB 4-14y. |
| 9 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | CAR 13–14 LOU | Drive 9: LOU PUNT for 16y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 10y, RB 3-6y. |
| 10 | CAR | TURNOVER | 0 | CAR 13–14 LOU | Drive 10: CAR TURNOVER for 39y on 5 plays. QB 2/3 28y, RB 2-11y. INT. |
| 11 | LOU | TD | 7 | CAR 13–21 LOU | Drive 11: LOU TD for 89y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 63y, RB 4-26y. pass TD. |
| 12 | CAR | TD | 7 | CAR 20–21 LOU | Drive 12: CAR TD for 75y on 10 plays. QB 4/6 54y, RB 4-21y. pass TD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Connor Reeves | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/11 | 91 | 1 |
| CAR | Jabari Osei | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 101 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Matteo Juarez | QB | 18/28 | 228 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| CAR | Tyler Bannerman | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/17 | 137 | 1 |
| LOU | Graham Ellwood | QB | 22/36 | 227 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Jamir Cooks | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14/23 | 136 | 2 |
| LOU | Javonte Ricks | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 100 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Raul Castaneda | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8/13 | 91 | 1 |
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 | Denver Summit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 39 | +26 | W3 |
| 2 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 3 | 1 | 0 | 86 | 30 | +56 | L1 |
| 3 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 3 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 52 | +1 | W2 |
| 4 | Commonwealth Conference #2 | Charleston Admirals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 34 | +10 | L1 |
| 5 | National Conference #3 | Louisville Colonels | 2 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 71 | -17 | W1 |
| 6 | Commonwealth Conference #3 | Charlotte Monarchs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 48 | +22 | L2 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Conference #4 | Richmond Capitols | 2 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 82 | +12 | L1 |
| 8 | National Conference #4 | Atlanta Fire | 2 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 68 | -6 | W2 |
| 9 | National Conference #5 | San Antonio Coyotes | 1 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 67 | -16 | L1 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Conference #5 | Miami Beach Breakers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 33 | -8 | T1 |
| 11 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Tampa Bay Storm | 0 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 58 | -14 | L3 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66 | -66 | L3 |
Latest Published Power Rankings
Power rankings reflect the latest previously published Gridiron Standard edition and may predate this final.
Latest published snapshot: Jul 31, 2026, 10:31 AM ET.
| Rank | Team | Record | Diff | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Senators | 3-0-0 | +62 | W3 |
| 2 | Denver Summit | 3-0-0 | +26 | W3 |
| 3 | Charlotte Monarchs | 2-1-0 | +23 | L1 |
| 4 | Richmond Capitols | 2-1-0 | +22 | W2 |
| 5 | Charleston Admirals | 2-1-0 | +10 | L1 |
| 6 | Delta Blues | 2-1-0 | -5 | W1 |
| 7 | Louisville Colonels | 1-1-1 | -18 | T1 |
| 8 | San Antonio Coyotes | 1-2-0 | -16 | L1 |
| 9 | Atlanta Fire | 1-2-0 | -16 | W1 |
| 10 | Miami Beach Breakers | 0-2-1 | -8 | T1 |
| 11 | Tampa Bay Storm | 0-3-0 | -14 | L3 |
| 12 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0-3-0 | -66 | L3 |
Relevant History and Records
Louisville Colonels lead the series 2–1.
No league single-game or career record was tied or broken in this game.
Public Statements
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