From Underdog to Unstoppable: How a Former HBCU Running Back Ignited an Unprecedented UFL Championship Run
The United Football League playoffs are occurring, and an HBCU star shines bright to lead his team to the UFL Championship. Former Howard University star running back Ian Wheeler showcased his talent for the Louisville Kings as he rushed for 51 yards to secure the game-clinching touchdown in the Kings’ huge victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks.
IAN WHEELER
THATS IT. THAT'S THE TWEET. pic.twitter.com/ve6Sj7rVwa
— Louisville Kings (@UFLKings) June 8, 2026
The 51-yard scamper capped a day in which he rushed for 89 yards on only 7 carries and 1 touchdown. He out-dueled fellow HBCU running back Jarveon Howard, a former Alcorn State star who now plays for the Battlehawks.
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