TEMPE, AZ — There's no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than a convincing football victory, and the Utah Great 8s delivered exactly that. Playing at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona — home turf for Williamson's college days at ASU just miles away — the Great 8s dominated the European Stars 54–13 on July 4, 2026.

For Dame 22, playing in Tempe carried extra meaning. The same city where he ground out Pac-12 reps as a walk-on at Arizona State, now the backdrop for a professional performance in a league growing fast on the national stage.

July 4 Game Result

The blowout victory added to Utah's impressive point differential and sent a message to the rest of the IAL: this team is built for the postseason. The defense — with Dame 22 as a consistent presence in the backfield — has been imposing all season.

Utah rolls. The playoff race heats up.

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WEST VALLEY CITY, UT — The Utah Great 8s closed out their home schedule in style on June 27, 2026, handling the Las Vegas Rockers 48–35 at Maverik Center in a pivotal win for IAL playoff seeding.

For Dame 22 and the Great 8s defense, this was the kind of gritty, physical win that separates playoff-bound teams from pretenders. The Rockers, playing on familiar ground — Las Vegas being a natural rival in the region — came in hungry. The Great 8s were hungrier.

June 27 Game Result

The win pushed Utah deeper into the playoff picture. With Dame 22 providing the physical, cover-and-tackle presence that indoor football demands from its defensive backs, the Great 8s' defense continues to be the backbone of a team with championship ambitions.

The regular season stretch run is on. Every win from here carries postseason weight.

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CINCINNATI, OH — The Utah Great 8s issued a dominant statement at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati on June 20, 2026, dismantling the Pennsylvania Benjamins 54–13 to improve their record to 5–3 at the IAL midseason mark.

The victory showcased exactly what the Great 8s have been building all season: an explosive offense paired with a stifling, instinct-driven defense. Defensive back Dame 22 — Damon Williamson — was part of a secondary unit that limited the Benjamins' offense all night, refusing to allow the explosive plays that can swing arena football games in an instant.

Indoor arena football lives and dies on the secondary. The field is compact, the offense is spread, and a defensive back who can lock down and tackle in space is worth his weight in playoff positioning. Dame 22 continues to deliver on exactly that promise.

June 20 Game Result

At 5–3, the Great 8s are firmly in the hunt for the #1 seed in the IAL championship tournament. The defense — anchored by contributors like Dame 22 — has been a consistent strength throughout the first half of the season.

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