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XFL struggles to gain foothold amid ratings slump

By: Braden Simmons | Reporter

As the XFL wrapped up week two, much of the early hype with the newness of the league has died down. The question is raised, can the XFL survive? The answer seems to vary by region and is contingent on the team’s play.

As the Houston Roughnecks finished off their new cross-state rivals, the Dallas Renegades in a sloppy 27-20 victory, there was one blaring sign that the XFL may be in trouble: quarterback play.

In a game where Houston forced five total turnovers, bad quarterback play has been a trend that has created some mediocrity in the league.