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Former Clemson Wideouts Shine in UFL Action

A couple of former Clemson wide receivers shined in UFL action over the weekend.

Cornell Powell posted four receptions for 59 yards and two touchdowns for his DC Defenders team in their 33-30 victory over the Arlington Renegades on Sunday.

Powell had a 4-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter and added a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10:28 left in the fourth quarter that put the Defenders up 33-23.

It marked the first multi-touchdown game of the season for Powell, who has now tallied 50-plus receiving yards in four of his last five games.

With the victory, Powell and the Defenders secured a spot in the XFL Conference Championship against the St.