Roughriders open Grey Cup defence with a win over Lions
The touchdown, Butler’s second of the game, gave the Lions a 27-24 lead.The go-ahead drive was kept alive when Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, facing a second-and-11 from the BC 49-yard line, connected with Justin McInnis on a 40-yard completion to the Saskatchewan 21-yard line. Butler scored five plays later.Rourke also scored a rushing touchdown for the Lions, going 15 yards for a major in the second quarter.The Riders dominated the game early, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions. Milligan, the CFL’s most outstanding defensive player in 2024, injured his right shoulder tackling McInnis on a 28-yard reception.
- ▪The touchdown, Butler’s second of the game, gave the Lions a 27-24 lead.The go-ahead drive was kept alive when Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, facing a second-and-11 from the BC 49-yard line, connected with Justin McInnis on a 40-yard comp
- ▪Butler scored five plays later.Rourke also scored a rushing touchdown for the Lions, going 15 yards for a major in the second quarter.The Riders dominated the game early, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions.
- ▪Milligan, the CFL’s most outstanding defensive player in 2024, injured his right shoulder tackling McInnis on a 28-yard reception.
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Open this photo in gallery:Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Samuel Emilus celebrates after scoring one of his three touchdowns against the BC Lions on Saturday.Kayle Neis/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Saskatchewan Roughriders extended their season-opening win streak to six games on Saturday with a 31-27 victory over the BC Lions.The Riders, who have won every season opener since 2021, overcame a 27-24 fourth-quarter deficit when quarterback Trevor Harris connected with Samuel Emilus on a six-yard scoring pass with 48 seconds left.
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