• Bo Levi Mitchell throws for 270 yards and a touchdown in Tiger-Cats victory • James Butler scores crucial rushing touchdown for Hamilton • DaShaun Amos intercepts pass for Toronto, keeping Argos in the game
Results
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
T
Outcome
HAM
7
10
10
0
—
27
Win
TOR
0
7
3
14
—
24
Loss
Game Recap: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats secured a nail-biting 27-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts in a hard-fought battle at Tim Hortons Field. Bo Levi Mitchell’s impressive 270-yard passing performance and James Butler’s key rushing touchdown proved decisive for the Ticats. With this win, Hamilton improves to 1-5 on the season, while Toronto falls to 3-3.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Hamilton vs Toronto.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Performance: The Tiger-Cats’ offense came alive under Bo Levi Mitchell’s leadership, with the veteran quarterback completing 20 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown. James Butler provided a spark on the ground, rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
Top Offensive Players: • Bo Levi Mitchell: QB – 20/29, 270 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT • James Butler: RB – 11 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 53 yards • Tim White: WR – 5 receptions, 66 yards • Steven Dunbar Jr.: WR – 3 receptions, 55 yards • Luther Hakunavanhu: WR – 1 reception, 23 yards, 1 TD
Top Defensive Players: • Kyle Wilson: LB – 8 tackles • Destin Talbert: DB – 8 tackles • Robert Panabaker: DB – 5 tackles • DQ Thomas: LB – 3 tackles, 1 sack • Kenneth Jr George: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception
Toronto Argonauts Performance: The Argonauts put up a valiant effort, with quarterbacks Cameron Dukes and Nick Arbuckle combining for 298 passing yards. Ka’Deem Carey provided a boost on the ground with 66 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Top Defensive Players: • Amani Dennis: DB – 4 tackles • Benjie Franklin: DB – 4 tackles • Fraser Sopik: LB – 4 tackles • Wynton Mcmanis: LB – 4 tackles • DaShaun Amos: DB – 2 tackles, 1 interception
This thrilling victory for Hamilton shakes up the CFL standings in the East Division. The Montreal Alouettes continue to lead with a 5-1 record, followed by the Ottawa Redblacks at 4-2. Toronto drops to third at 3-3, while Hamilton’s win moves them to 1-5, still in fourth but closing the gap.
The Tiger-Cats showed resilience and offensive firepower in this crucial divisional matchup. Mitchell’s connection with his receivers, particularly Tim White and Steven Dunbar Jr., proved instrumental in moving the chains. On the defensive side, Kyle Wilson and Destin Talbert’s tackling prowess helped contain the Argonauts’ offensive threats.
For Toronto, despite the loss, there were positive takeaways. The quarterback duo of Dukes and Arbuckle showed promise, while Ka’Deem Carey’s ground game provided balance to the offense.
Mark Perry is the founder and editor of CFL News Hub. A dedicated and experienced football analyst, he has been providing comprehensive coverage of the sport since 2018.
