The Riders didn't score a touchdown until the last minute of the game, but by doing so they won while earning a spot in the playoffs. The CFL on TSN panel discusses the significance of the defending champs digging deep, and how the Als' ''B team'' performed with many starters sitting.
Riders WR KeeSean Johnson shares what was going on in the final drive, including making that late touchdown catch. Johnson also says that while the team didn't start well he was happy they found the energy to overcome and get a playoff spot.
QB Trevor Harris hit KeeSean Johnson for a touchdown in the final minute as the Roughriders defeat the Alouettes to book a spot in the CFL postseason. With first place in the East Division already locked up, Montreal sat many of their starters in the loss.
Riders QB Trevor Harris spoke about the last drive to score after a tough game overall. Harris speaks about the adversity his team had to overcome to make the post season, and what it means to the group.
Watch as Trevor Harris fires deep right to KeeSean Johnson for a 17-yard strike, giving the Riders the lead with seconds left to get Saskatchewan into the playoffs.
Dustin Crum goes deep up the middle to Alexander Hollins for a 37 yard touchdown to give Montreal the lead after the first quarter.
Cody Fajardo threw for a season low 120 yards, but collected four total touchdowns as the Elks clinched first place in the West Division, and and the right to host the West Final.
After setting the record for the worst start in CFL history at 0-16, the Redblacks have won their first game of the 2026 season. Rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes made his first career start and led Ottawa, completing 27-of-37 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven carries for 62 yards on the ground.
Nick Anderson spoke about the emotions of clinching first after some difficult seasons in Edmonton and how important it was for the group to be resilient in the second half.
Justin Rankin spoke about Edmonton controlling the ball in the second half, and what it means to clinch first after some tough seasons, and look forward to host a West Final.
The road to the Grey Cup in the West will go through Edmonton as the Elks clinched home field in the division final. The CFL on TSN panel have more on the strong play of quarterback Cody Fajardo, Edmonton's impressive defence and more.
Rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes made quite an impression in his first CFL start for Ottawa, culminating in the team's first win of the season, highlighted by a couple TDs from Ayden Eberhardt. TSN's Marshall Ferguson and Luke Willson have more
Cody Fajardo goes up and over for a one-yard score to give the Elks the lead over the Blue Bombers.
Ayden Eberhardt spoke about how hard of a season it has been as a team, on and off of the field, but was happy to score two touchdowns, and was happy with Bryson Barnes' performance.
Late in the first half, Cody Fajardo finds Austin Mack for a four-yard TD catch
After putting up 401 yards of total offence and two touchdowns, Redblacks QB Bryson Barnes says it was an incredible feeling to win in his first career start, especially getting Ottawa their first win.
Winnipeg's Bryce Perkins rushes for a 1-yard touchdown to extend the Bombers' lead
Brady Oliveira rushes for a 4-yard Touchdown vs. Edmonton Elks
Bryson Barnes led the Redblacks to their first win of the CFL season, avoiding a winless campaign. The CFL on TSN panel has more on his game, and how Ottawa's energy pushed forward and more.
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