Vernon Adams Jr. gave the Stampeders the late lead but the Blue Bombers would get into field goal position where Sergio Castillo would deliver from 38 yards out to walk it off for the Blue Bombers in a back-and-forth affair.
Brady Oliveira and Dedrick Mills went head-to-head in a running back showdown but in the end, the Blue Bombers came away victorious, despite an incredible late drive from Vernon Adams Jr. and the Stampeders' offence. Dustin Nielson and Glen Suitor recap a thrilling Friday night game.
Blue Bombers defensive tackle Jake Ceresna spoke to TSN's Danielle Bain about his debut performance in the Blue Bombers win over the Stampeders.
After the Blue Bombers' victory over the Stampeders, quarterback Zach Collaros spoke to TSN's Danielle Bain about what it took to collect the dramatic win.
The CFL on TSN panel reacts to another thrilling finish as the Blue Bombers sealed the victory with a game-winning drive after the Stampeders had taken the lead.
Watch the extended highlights from the Blue Bombers' exciting win against the Stampeders in the CFL season opener for both teams.
Just moments after Vernon Adams Jr. gave the Stampeders the late lead with a 104-yard drive, the Blue Bombers marched right back and put themselves in position to give Sergio Castillo the chance to win it with a walk-off 38-yard field goal.
Erik Brooks' 32-yard catch sets up a rushing touchdown from Vernon Adams as the Stampeders capped a 15-play, 104-yard drive to take the late lead.
Tim White took in a 15-yard pass from Zach Collaros to record his first touchdown as a Blue Bomber and give Winnipeg the lead once again.
Late in the first half, Vernon Adams Jr. airs out a 22-yard pass to Erik Brooks for the Stampeders' touchdown.
Bryce Perkins rushes for a one-yard touchdown to help give the Blue Bombers the lead once again against the Stampeders.
Dedrick Mills rushes for the one -yard touchdown to give the Stampeders the lead over the Blue Bombers.
Backup quarterback Quincy Vaughn rushes for a 1-yard touchdown to answer the Blue Bombers' opening score.
Brady Oliveira rushes for a 19-yard touchdown to give the Blue Bombers the early lead over the Stampeders.
Week 1 continues on Friday night as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Calgary to take on the Stampeders in the 2026 season’s first edition of Friday Night Football on TSN. The CFL on TSN panel previews the matchup which Calgary had the upper hand in last year, sweeping the season series 3-0.
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. talks to TSN's Henoc Muamba about the changes he’s been making off the field to help take him to the next level.
Elks head coach Mark Kilam shares what makes quarterback Cody Fajardo so special to their organization and describes what he's seen on the field so far between Fajardo and newcomer Austin Mack. Fajardo spent the off season convincing Mack to bring his talents to Edmonton in hopes of bolstering their receiving core.
The Redblacks named Ryan Dinwiddie their new head coach back in November and he discusses how he's adjusted during his brief time so far in Ottawa and what it's been like shifting the culture in the locker room towards winning a Grey Cup.
After the Redblacks signed linebacker A.J. Allen to a two-year deal this offseason, Allen discusses what swayed his decision to sign with Ottawa and touches on the winning culture he was lucky enough to be a part of last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The CFL on TSN panel discusses Davis Alexander's impressive performance en route to improving to a perfect 12-0 as a starter in the regular season in his career, the Alouettes' resiliency after being down a couple of scores, and how Robert Kennedy III was a difference-maker in the game.
Davis Alexander threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns, Tyson Philpot made an incredible one-handed TD catch, and Jose Maltos Diaz capped Montreal's first overtime possession with a game-winning 17-yard boot to kick off the CFL regular season as the Alouettes stormed back to beat the Tiger-Cats.
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