– Mario Alford returned a 99-yard kickoff for a touchdown with 23 seconds remaining to secure the victory – Dohnte Meyers caught four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns for Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan remains undefeated at 3-0 while Toronto falls to 0-3 for the first time since 2019
Game Recap:
The Saskatchewan Roughriders stunned the Toronto Argonauts 39-32 at BMO Field on Friday night, with Mario Alford’s spectacular 99-yard kickoff return touchdown in the final seconds sealing the victory. The dramatic finish came after Toronto had tied the game 32-32 with 23 seconds left, only to watch Alford race untouched down the sideline for the game-winner. Saskatchewan improves to 3-0 on the season while Toronto drops to 0-3, marking their first winless start through three games since 2019.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Saskatchewan vs Toronto.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Performance:
The Roughriders showed resilience and explosive playmaking ability, overcoming multiple lead changes to secure their third consecutive victory to start the season.
Top Defensive Players: – Jameer Thurman: LB – 7 tackles – C.J. Reavis: DB – 5 tackles – Rolan Milligan Jr.: DB – 5 tackles – A.J. Allen: DE – 4 tackles, 1 sack – Tevaughn Campbell: DB – 4 tackles, 1 interception
Toronto Argonauts Performance:
Despite a strong offensive showing from Nick Arbuckle and the receiving corps, the Argonauts couldn’t overcome special teams breakdowns and crucial defensive lapses in the final moments.
Top Defensive Players: – Isaac Darkangelo: LB – 6 tackles – Andrew Chatfield: DE – 5 tackles, 1 sack – Derek Slywka: LB – 5 tackles – Benjie Franklin: DB – 4 tackles – Darrius Bratton: DB – 3 tackles
The victory keeps Saskatchewan atop the West Division standings with a perfect 3-0 record, while Montreal leads the East at 3-0. Toronto’s 0-3 start puts them in a challenging position early in the season, sitting last in the East Division. Current CFL standings show the Roughriders and Alouettes as the only undefeated teams remaining, with Saskatchewan holding a slight edge in point differential at +17 compared to Montreal’s +49.
Alford’s heroics capped off a back-and-forth affair that saw multiple momentum swings throughout the contest. The former Argonaut A.J. Ouellette delivered a strong performance against his old team, while Trevor Harris efficiently managed the Roughriders’ aerial attack. Toronto’s special teams unit was caught with only 11 players on the field for the decisive kickoff, a costly mistake that allowed Alford to find daylight for his game-winning return.
How will Saskatchewan maintain their undefeated streak as they head into Week 4? Can Toronto bounce back from this heartbreaking loss and find their first win of the season? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
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