2014 Championship

The 2014 United Bowl marked the sixth championship game in Indoor Football League history and delivered another offensive showcase from the league’s most dominant era. Played on June 28, 2014, at the Sioux Falls Arena, the Sioux Falls Storm defeated the Nebraska Danger, 63–46, in front of a sellout crowd of 4,500.

In a rematch of the previous year’s championship, Sioux Falls—top seed from the United Conference—claimed its fourth consecutive IFL title, once again overpowering Nebraska with a balanced, explosive attack and timely defensive plays.

Game Recap

Nebraska struck first, opening the game with a touchdown drive capped by a 4-yard pass from quarterback Jameel Sewell to Kayne Farquharson. Sioux Falls responded immediately behind quarterback Chris Dixon, who connected with Mike Tatum for a touchdown before adding a rushing score to give the Storm a 14–7 lead. Nebraska answered with a touchdown pass to O.J. Simpson, tying the game at 14–14 late in the first quarter.

Momentum swung decisively in the second quarter. Dixon hit James Terry on a 23-yard touchdown pass to regain the lead, then the Storm defense delivered a critical turning point. Defensive lineman Cory Johnsen forced a fumble from Sewell, recovered by James Dunlap at the Nebraska 10-yard line. Two plays later, Dixon punched in a rushing touchdown to extend the lead to 28–14 at halftime, part of a dominant 21–0 Storm run.

Sioux Falls continued its surge in the third quarter, extending the lead to 42–21 with two more touchdowns as Dixon’s dual-threat ability kept Nebraska off balance. The Storm outscored the Danger 14–7 in the period, firmly controlling the tempo.

Nebraska mounted a late push in the fourth quarter, scoring 25 points behind Sewell’s passing and rushing touchdowns. Each rally was answered, however, as Sioux Falls added 21 fourth-quarter points, including a final touchdown drive to put the game out of reach. A fourth-down sack by linebacker Tyler Knight sealed the 63–46 victory in the final minute.

Sioux Falls recorded nine consecutive scoring possessions from midway through the first quarter into the fourth, finishing with 63 points on six passing touchdowns and three rushing scores. Dixon completed 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards and six touchdowns while adding 83 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Terry delivered a historic performance, catching eight passes for 94 yards and five receiving touchdowns, while also adding a rushing score.

Sewell accounted for all seven Nebraska touchdowns—five passing and two rushing—but the Danger were hindered by missed field goals and turnovers at critical moments.

United Bowl Co-MVPs were awarded to Sioux Falls' Chris Dixon and James Terry, recognizing one of the most prolific quarterback-receiver performances in United Bowl history.

The victory capped another championship run for Sioux Falls and further cemented the Storm’s dynasty during the IFL’s formative years.