Jun 14, 2025; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (7) arms the ball off to working again A.J. Ouellette (45) throughout a sport towards the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Photographs
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to file their first win in Montreal since 2021 once they go to the Alouettes on Saturday evening.
Let’s rewind practically 4 years to when Saskatchewan final emerged victorious in Montreal. For starters, present Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris was beneath middle for the Alouettes in that sport.
Much more just 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 provide the Roughriders (6-1) one thing to consider this week.
“It is simply extra of a mindset factor to ensure we’re staying aggressive,” Harris stated, per the Regina Chief Submit. “Staying foot on the pedal as a result of in the event you’re up 21-4 within the fourth quarter, you should not let a workforce get to 21-18.
“It is your job as an offense to remain on the sector and put extra factors on the board and lengthen the lead, in order that the sport does not come all the way down to needing a game-winning sack or needing a fantastic 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 greatest 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 choice final week over the Calgary Stampeders. McLeod Bethel-Thompson stepped up instead of 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 common supervisor Danny Maciocia stated of Bethel-Thompson, per the Montreal Gazette. “We transformed some second downs, saved them off steadiness with fast throws and flip screens, and had our run sport going. We took a few pictures downfield. We saved them on their heels, and that is what we needed.”
Tyler Snead had seven receptions for 103 yards for the Alouettes.
–Area Degree Media
