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Walk-off win over Elks inches Hamilton Tiger-Cats closer to home playoff game (& nine other thoughts)
Josh Thomas - 2025-09-21
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat a much-improved Edmonton Elks squad in walk-off fashion to all but punch their ticket to the postseason. Hamilton needed a Marc Liegghio 41-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory after a game in which defensive stops were a rarity. The offensive attack was balanced for the second week […]
Edmonton Elks blow late lead again, lose to Ticats on walk-off field goal (& five other thoughts)
Andrew Hoskins - 2025-09-21
Last week’s nightmare continued for the Edmonton Elks, as another late lead turned on its head. On Saturday, it was Hamilton’s turn to kick the winning field goal with no time left, and leave the Elks’ playoff hopes dangling by a thread. The 29-27 loss is Edmonton’s fourth by four points or less this season. […]
‘Absolutely no downside whatsoever’: MLSE president Keith Pelley ‘perplexed’ by backlash to Toronto Argonauts-Buffalo Bills partnership
JC Abbott - 2025-09-21
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president Keith Pelley is encouraging CFL traditionalists to loosen the grip on their pearls and embrace the organization’s controversial new partnership with the Buffalo Bills. In an interview with TSN 1050‘s popular OverDrive radio program ahead of Friday night’s loss to the Montreal Alouettes, the CEO of the Toronto Argonauts’ […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers complete three passes, beat Redblacks anyway (& 10 other thoughts)
John Hodge - 2025-09-20
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Ottawa Redblacks by a score of 26-18 at TD Place Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Below are my thoughts on the game. Barely moving the ball It would be easy to say that Winnipeg’s offensive game plan was straight out of 1965 but it wasn’t — it just looked like […]
Ottawa Redblacks give away game, cripple playoff hopes in loss to Bombers (& 10 other thoughts)
Santino Filoso - 2025-09-20
The Ottawa Redblacks’ 26-18 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers wasnât just another defeat in a season filled with them; it was one of the most frustrating and disappointing performances in the franchiseâs 11-year history. Here are all my thoughts on the game. 1) It was a game that Bob Dyceâs squad desperately needed to […]
Around U Sports: McGill Redbirds beat Montreal Carabins for first time since 2002
John Hodge - 2025-09-20
There was a shocking upset in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) this week as the McGill Redbirds knocked off the Montreal Carabins for the first time since Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister. This week also saw the Regina Rams and Saskatchewan Huskies face off in their provincial rivalry and the Laurier Golden […]
Nathan Rourke obliterates old friends as B.C. Lions blowout Stampeders (& 13 other thoughts)
JC Abbott - 2025-09-20
The B.C. Lions delivered what could be their signature win of the 2025 season on Friday night in Calgary, demolishing the heavily-favoured Stampeders by a margin of 52-23 in a game where they were supposed to be overmatched, undermanned, and receiving their comeuppance. Here are my thoughts on the game. Atlas enjoys a trap workout […]
Calgary Stampeders mauled by Lions; lose both quarterbacks in defeat (& eight other thoughts)
Ryan Ballantine - 2025-09-20
It was a beautiful night at McMahon Stadium as the Calgary Stampeders hosted the B.C. Lions on Friday. It was Indigenous Night and the Stampeders honoured the local Treaty No. 7 nations. The national anthem was performed in the Blackfoot language as part of the celebration. Almost immediately afterward, the home team’s night soured as […]
Lucky breaks lead Montreal Alouettes to victory over Argos (& five other thoughts)
Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-09-20
The Montreal Alouettes had a massive opportunity on Friday night. With a win against the Toronto Argonauts, they could buy themselves some breathing room at the second spot of the East Division and put their opponent in jeopardy of missing the playoffs. It wasnât pretty, not at all, but the Als found a way to […]
Toronto Argonauts throw game away in loss to Alouettes (& seven other thoughts)
Griff Bordignon - 2025-09-20
The Toronto Argonauts lost 21-19 to the Montreal Alouettes in a game that was a must-win for both sides in front of 13,848 fans at BMO Field on Friday evening. Here are my thoughts on the game. What could’ve been With a not-so-glamorous 5-9 record on the season, the Argos knew they had to fight […]