Rod Woodson and the Vegas Vipers have their first win in XFL play.
Terrell Buckley and the Orlando Guardians are winless through five games.
In a duel between previously winless teams Saturday, the Vipers outlasted the Guardians, 35-32.
The outcome was in doubt until 72 seconds were left. Cody Latimer caught a 45-yard TD pass from Quinten Dormady.
However, a 3-point conversion — from the 10-yard line — failed — and Woodson had his first XFL victory.
The loss spoiled a superb relief effort by Quinten Dormady. He replaced Paxton Lynch and went 22-of-25 for 256 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Luis Perez was 20-of-28 for 269 yards through the air and 3 touchdowns.
Jeff Badet had a pair of TD receptions and Rod Smith rushed for 62 yards and 2 scores.
HIMOTHY. @JeffBadet__
Vipers lead 35-26. pic.twitter.com/io00L79Fta
— Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) March 19, 2023
Rod Smith punches it in.
Vipers up 29-19. pic.twitter.com/UrKiCxU5OJ
— Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) March 19, 2023
