Will the Alouettes regret resting their starters for the final two weeks of the regular season? Are oddsmakers disrespecting the Elks by pricing them as underdogs against the Lions? TSN CFL analyst Duane Forde shares his answers to these questions and more in Montana's Hot or Not.
The Blue Bombers emerged from the Eastern Semi-Final against the Argonauts and their reward is the Alouettes in the Eastern Final. Kate Beirness is joined by TSN CFL analyst Paul LaPolice who explains exactly what Winnipeg will need to do in order to secure the upset, and whether or not Zach Collaros should start if he's healthy enough to play.
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 Eastern Semi-Final between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts!
Nathan Rourke threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns to lead the BC Lions to a 33-26 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to book a spot in the West Final. Rourke targeted Jevon Cottoy for two of those touchdowns as the Lions offence came alive in the second half.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got their offence in gear just in time, coming from behind late to defeat the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday in the Eastern Semi-Final on the road at BMO Field. Nic Demski hauled in a long touchdown pass from Dru Brown in the final minute as the Bombers pulled off the upset without starting QB Zach Collaros, who did not play because of a rib injury.
Bombers backup QB Dru Brown did what he had to do and helped lead Winnipeg to a win over Toronto in the Eastern Semi-Final, but should the blue and gold go back to Zach Collaros under centre if he's available next weekend? The CFL on TSN panel weighs in on that, and the spectacular performance by Nathan Rourke, who powered the Lions to victory in the Western Semi.
2026 CFL Playoffs: Western Semifinal - Roughriders vs. Lions
TSN's Rod Smith and Glen Suitor breakdown how the BC Lions were able to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Semi-Finals to advance to the West Finals against the Edmonton Elks.
BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke joins TSN's Farhan Lalji to discuss how the touchdown play to Stanley Berryhill III turned the game around for the Lions and what it means to beat the Roughriders to reach the Western Finals.
With two key touchdowns in the Western Semi-Finals against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, BC Lions wide receiver Jevon Cottoy joins TSN's Farhan Lalji to discuss the game, and what it means to beat the reigning champions.
Nathan Rourke throws a second TD pass to Jevon Cottoy, who gives the Lions their first lead in the Western Semi-Final.
2026 CFL Playoffs: Eastern Semifinal - Blue Bombers vs. Argonauts
Tommy Stevens adds a playoff touchdown to his prolific year of scoring and gives the Roughriders a big lead over the Lions in the Western Semi-Final.
Nic Demski, who scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the game, spoke with TSN's Matthew Scianitti after the Blue Bombers' victory in the Eastern Semi-Final.
Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown spoke to TSN's Matthew Scianitti after helping to lead his team to a victory against the Argonauts in the Eastern Semi-Final.
TSN's Matthew Scianitti spoke with Blue Bombers linebacker Redha Kramdi after his team's victory over the Argonauts in the Eastern Semi-Final.
TSN's Dustin Nielson and Duane Forde recap all of the action from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' victory against the Toronto Argonauts in the Eastern Semi-Final.
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston joins Luke Willson on Film Never Lies from the Eastern Semi-Final, he discusses the changes to the CFL playoffs next year, possible expansion and more.
Chad Kelly looks to the endzone and a leaping Tyler Kahmann hauls in the score, as the Argonauts even things up at seven.
Ontaria Wilson pulls in the high ball with one hand and then turns the corner before finding the endzone, as the Blue Bombers capitalize on their opening drive.
Head down to field level at BMO Field for the Eastern Semi-Final between the Blue Bombers and Argonauts, as TSN's cast of talent gets you ready for the contest.
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