Quirky UFL rule gives Orlando Storm victory on penalty in overtime

Q: What unique rule allowed Orlando Storm to win against Louisville Kings?

The UFL's unique rule required a best-of-three series of plays from the 5-yard line after a tie, which ultimately led to a penalty that favored Orlando.

Q: What was the final score of the Orlando Storm vs. Louisville Kings game?

The final score was 29-27 in favor of the Orlando Storm after overtime.

Q: Who was involved in the key pass interference penalties during the game?

The key pass interference penalties involved the Louisville Kings' defender and Orlando's K.J. Hamler, which influenced the outcome in overtime.

Quirky UFL rule gives Orlando Storm victory on penalty in overtime

TL;DR

The Orlando Storm defeated the Louisville Kings 29-27 in overtime due to a unique UFL rule that allowed for a penalty in a best-of-three series of plays from the 5-yard line. The game ended in a tie at 27-27, leading to the unusual overtime scenario.

The United Football League has some unique rules in an effort to make spring football more interesting. One of the more peculiar ones came into play Friday and gave the Orlando Storm a 29-27 over over the Louisville Kings in overtime.

FREE FOOTBALL!!!!!

— Louisville Kings (@UFLKings) April 11, 2026

The teams played to a 27-27 tie in regulation. According to the UFL rulebook, that sets up a best-of-three series of plays from the 5-yard line for each team. Neither team scored in the "conversions," going 0-for-6.

However, Louisville was flagged for pass interference on one. Orlando was unable to push the ball in from the 1-yard line after the penalty.

Here is where things get bizarro. After Louisville failed -- again -- Orlando attempted a pass to former Denver Bronco second-round pick K.J. Hamler in the end zone. The Kings defender interfered with Hamler.

Call it not-so sudden death. Orlando coach Anthony Becht didn't realize it until he was told that because it was the second live-ball flag on Louisville in overtime, the conversion was good, giving the Storm two points and the win.

WILD ENDING IN UFL OVERTIME 😱

The Orlando Storm won the game after being awarded two points for a penalty during sudden death in overtime 😳 pic.twitter.com/C7tZS5zYFw

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 11, 2026

Yes, a penalty on an incomplete pass resulted in a successful two-point conversion and determined the outcome of a game.

Kings fight to the final whistle. Heartbreak in overtime. pic.twitter.com/AW6wPj7Ktw

— Louisville Kings (@UFLKings) April 11, 2026

Head coach Anthony Becht on the ending to tonight's game: pic.twitter.com/5WyDoiII5O

— Orlando Storm (@UFLStorm) April 11, 2026

ORLANDO WINS IT ON A PENALTY IN OVERTIME ‼️

Dean Blandino is in the Command Center with more ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/IoorGOuY04

— United Football League (@TheUFL) April 11, 2026

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Orlando Storm win UFL game on strange penalty rule in overtime

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