Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot joins Claire Hanna to discuss how good it feels to return to the Grey Cup after falling short last year, how excited the club is to face the Elks, game planning against a familiar face in Cody Fajardo, and how special it is to play in the big game in Calgary, the city he went to school in.
After finishing last place in the West last season and missing the playoffs, the Elks posted a 13-5 record this year en route to first place finish in the division and now a Grey Cup berth. The CFL on TSN panel discusses Edmonton's incredible turnaround.
The CFL on TSN panel share what's the most exciting part of this Grey Cup matchup between the Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Elks.
The Montreal Alouettes never lost back-to-back games on their road to the Grey Cup, and they went 1-1 against the Elks this season. With all eyes on the big game on Sunday, it's business as usual for Alouettes who aim to win their second Grey Cup in four years.
The Grey Cup has touched down in Calgary, as preparations for Sunday's game between the Alouettes and Elks get under way.
After a tough loss in the Eastern Division Final, an emotional Zach Collaros says he hasn't made a decision on whether he is done playing football, and admitted that earlier this season, the Bombers' QB was in talks for an extension.
QB Zach Collaros met with the media a day after the Bombers were knocked out of the playoffs, and said that he hasn’t made a decision on his playing future. TSN’s Danielle Bain has more on the end of season meetings, including some other players who might be moving on.
Cody Fajardo used his legs and his arms to engineer two fourth-quarter touchdowns to guide the Elks to a win over the Lions in the West Division final on Saturday. Fajardo will meet his former team the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup in Calgary next Sunday.
From surprise guests to epic reactions, check out all the best moments from the “Film Never Lies with Luke Willson” watch along party of the Western Final between the BC Lions and Edmonton Elks!
From Cody Fajardo and Austin Mack facing their former team in Montreal to Davis Alexander leading the Alouettes back to the championship game after they fell short last season, the 113th Grey Cup has plenty of fascinating storylines. The CFL on TSN panel breaks them all down and share what entices them the most as the Elks and Alouettes prepare to meet next Sunday.
The CFL on TSN panel breaks down how the Elks were able to overcome the Lions' defence for their first Grey Cup appearance in 11 years, and what stood out in the Alouettes' win over the Blue Bombers to get back to the big game where they fell short to the Roughriders last year.
Davis Alexander threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyrice Beverette forced a pivotal late fumble to lift the Alouettes past the Blue Bombers in the Eastern Final on Saturday. Montreal returns to the Grey Cup after losing to the Roughriders last season as Alexander battled through a nagging hamstring injury.
TSN's Rod Smith and Glen Suitor recap all the action from the Edmonton Elks' victory over the BC Lions in Saturday's Western Final.
Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Edmonton Elks wide receiver Austin Mack spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo spoke to TSN's Claire Hanna after his team's win over the BC Lions in the Western Final on Saturday.
Cody Fajardo launches it to Austin Mack in the end zone and he comes down with the 23-yard touchdown to put the Elks up nine late in the fourth quarter.
Nathan Rourke marches into the end zone for an eight-yard score to tie the Western Final early in the final quarter.
Cody Fajardo keeps the ball and finds the end zone from five yards out to score the first touchdown of the Western Final and put the Elks up by seven late in the third quarter.
2026 CFL Playoffs: Eastern Final - Blue Bombers vs. Alouettes
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