After late-game scare Roughriders conscious for Alouettes
Jun 14, 2025; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (7) fingers the ball off to operating again A.J. Ouellette (45) throughout a sport in opposition to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Photos The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to document their first win in Montreal since 2021 after they go to the Alouettes on Saturday night time.
Let’s rewind practically 4 years to when Saskatchewan final emerged victorious in Montreal. For starters, present Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris was underneath heart for the Alouettes in that sport.
Much more lately, Harris accomplished 25 of 33 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns in Saskatchewan’s 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks final week. The Elks erupted for 14 unanswered factors within the fourth quarter to present the Roughriders (6-1) one thing to consider this week.
“It is simply extra of a mindset factor to verify we’re staying aggressive,” Harris stated, per the Regina Chief Put up. “Staying foot on the pedal as a result of when you’re up 21-4 within the fourth quarter, you should not let a crew get to 21-18.
“It is your job as an offense to remain on the sphere and put extra factors on the board and lengthen the lead, in order that the sport would not come right down to needing a game-winning sack or needing an excellent punt.”
Harris’ 11 passing touchdowns path solely Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell (15) for the highest mark within the CFL.
The Roughriders’ KeeSean Johnson has reeled in 39 receptions this season, third finest within the CFL. He has totaled at the least 4 catches in every sport.
Montreal (5-2) notched its second straight win with a 23-21 determination final week over the Calgary Stampeders. McLeod Bethel-Thompson stepped up rather than the injured Davis Alexander and accomplished 30 of 40 passes for 280 yards and a landing for the Alouettes.
“He made some huge throws on the finish,” Alouettes basic supervisor Danny Maciocia stated of Bethel-Thompson, per the Montreal Gazette. “We transformed some second downs, stored them off stability with fast throws and flip screens, and had our run sport going. We took a few pictures downfield. We stored them on their heels, and that is what we wished.”
Tyler Snead had seven receptions for 103 yards for the Alouettes.
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