Denver Summit beat Louisville Colonels in Semifinal at The Peak, finishing Louisville Colonels 13, Denver Summit 31. Denver Summit's result carries a verified standings or streak consequence.
Evander Holt supplied 243 combined yards. Denver Summit: 11-3-0 before, 11-3-0 after; league #1, conference #1, point differential 119, streak W3.
Denver Summit advances to the Championship; its opponent will be the winner of Washington Senators vs. Delta Blues. Denver Summit lead the series 2–1.
Game Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Season 6 |
| Round | Semifinal |
| Venue | The Peak |
| Final | Louisville Colonels 13 – 31 Denver Summit |
| Simulation | standard |
| Eligible players | LOU 12; DEN 9 |
| Attendance | 10,000 / 10,000 |
Complete Drive Log
| # | Offense | Result | Points | Score after drive | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN | PUNT | 0 | LOU 0–0 DEN | Drive 1: DEN PUNT for 15y on 5 plays. QB 2/3 11y, RB 2-4y. |
| 2 | LOU | FG | 3 | LOU 3–0 DEN | Drive 2: LOU FG for 56y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 39y, RB 5-17y. |
| 3 | DEN | FG | 3 | LOU 3–3 DEN | Drive 3: DEN FG for 56y on 8 plays. QB 3/4 37y, RB 4-19y. |
| 4 | LOU | FG | 3 | LOU 6–3 DEN | Drive 4: LOU FG for 41y on 7 plays. QB 2/4 27y, RB 3-14y. |
| 5 | DEN | TD | 7 | LOU 6–10 DEN | Drive 5: DEN TD for 63y on 11 plays. QB 4/6 43y, RB 5-20y. rush TD. |
| 6 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 6–10 DEN | Drive 6: LOU PUNT for 30y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 22y, RB 3-8y. |
| 7 | DEN | TD | 7 | LOU 6–17 DEN | Drive 7: DEN TD for 74y on 8 plays. QB 3/4 49y, RB 4-25y. rush TD. |
| 8 | LOU | TD | 7 | LOU 13–17 DEN | Drive 8: LOU TD for 57y on 8 plays. QB 3/5 42y, RB 3-15y. pass TD. |
| 9 | DEN | TD | 7 | LOU 13–24 DEN | Drive 9: DEN TD for 88y on 8 plays. QB 3/4 58y, RB 4-30y. rush TD. |
| 10 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 13–24 DEN | Drive 10: LOU PUNT for 20y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 13y, RB 3-7y. |
| 11 | DEN | TD | 7 | LOU 13–31 DEN | Drive 11: DEN TD for 74y on 10 plays. QB 3/5 45y, RB 5-29y. rush TD. |
| 12 | LOU | PUNT | 0 | LOU 13–31 DEN | Drive 12: LOU PUNT for 10y on 6 plays. QB 2/3 7y, RB 3-3y. |
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 | 16/26 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Jamir Cooks | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/16 | 89 | 1 |
| LOU | Javonte Ricks | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 64 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| LOU | Raul Castaneda | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/10 | 61 | 0 |
| DEN | Dallas Key | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6/11 | 97 | 0 |
| DEN | Evander Holt | QB | 18/26 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| DEN | Gregory Johnson | WR | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/15 | 146 | 0 |
| DEN | Lawson Pike | RB | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 127 | 4 | 0/0 | 0 | 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 | Denver Summit | 11 | 3 | 0 | 269 | 150 | +119 | W3 |
| 2 | National Conference #2 | Delta Blues | 11 | 3 | 0 | 209 | 170 | +39 | W5 |
| 3 | Commonwealth Conference #1 | Washington Senators | 10 | 3 | 1 | 241 | 148 | +93 | W3 |
| 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 | 7 | 2 | 225 | 231 | -6 | L1 |
| 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 | National Conference #4 | Atlanta Fire | 6 | 8 | 0 | 173 | 221 | -48 | W1 |
| 10 | Commonwealth Conference #6 | Tampa Bay Storm | 5 | 8 | 1 | 187 | 201 | -14 | L2 |
| 11 | National Conference #5 | San Antonio Coyotes | 5 | 9 | 0 | 193 | 216 | -23 | L3 |
| 12 | National Conference #6 | Dallas Iron Horse | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 228 | -228 | L14 |
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 |
Postseason Bracket
Denver Summit advances to the Championship; its opponent will be the winner of Washington Senators vs. Delta Blues.
Relevant History and Records
Denver Summit lead the series 2–1.
No league single-game or career record was tied or broken in this game.
Public Statements
Lila Grant — Press release: Summit to Close Regular Season at Home with "Electric Mountain" Night, Salute to Colorado Veterans
DENVER — The Denver Summit, the No. 1 team in the DFL, will close out their regular-season home slate tonight at 4:00 p.m. MT, hosting the Dallas Iron Horse at The Peak for a specially themed "Electric Mountain" night — and a tribute to the Colorado veterans who serve the state and nation. The Peak will be transformed for the occasion, awash in the neon green that defines the franchise's identity. Fans will be handed glow sticks on arrival, the concourses and seating bowl will be trimmed in electric light, and the Summit will take the field in special neon-outfitted uniforms for the one-night-only spectacle. Before kickoff, the club will honor Colorado's veterans in an on-field ceremony…