D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu looked into the crowd at the Dome at America's Center with wonderment.

Ta'amu, the St. Louis Battlehawks original signal caller back in 2020, could not believe his eyes during the April 13 contest. He saw at least a dozen fans wearing his old school No. 10 Battlehawks jersey from five seasons ago.

"It was so great," Ta'amu said. "I've still got huge supporters."

Ta'amu might not get as much love when the Defenders make a return trip to St. Louis on Sunday.

The Defenders (6-4) face St. Louis (8-2) in the XFL Conference championship game at 5 p.m.

Michigan (6-4) will travel to Birmingham (7-3) for the USFL Conference crown at 2 p.m. Sunday. The winners advance to the United Football League title contest at 7 p.m. June 14, also at The Dome.

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