Roughriders and Alouettes punch their tickets to 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg
The road to the 112th Grey Cup has hit the home stretch, teeing up a championship tilt in Winnipeg on 16 November. Two of the CFL’s most battle-tested clubs, the Montreal Alouettes and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will square off in a clash that promises no shortage of drama, grit and redemption.
Key Takeaways
The Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders have advanced to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, setting up a championship showdown after their respective dramatic playoff victories.
- Impact – The outcome of this game could redefine the narrative and betting predictions for both teams in the CFL.
- Action – Fans and bettors should closely follow key plays and player performances that could swing the game.
- Empowerment – Teams and players must capitalize on their momentum and key strengths to secure victory in the championship.
Montreal claims East crown
The Montreal Alouettes booked their ticket after a nail-biting 19–16 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Final. A 45-yard field goal split the uprights in the dying seconds, quieting the home-town crowd and halting the Ticats’ momentum. Young pivot Davis Alexander, still unbeaten in 12 CFL starts, kept his cool when it counted.
Hamilton’s 11–7 mark gave them the East’s top seed, but their playoff showing came up short. Montreal’s defence clamped down whenever the heat was on, proving that poise in the crunch can trump regular-season swagger. With their ticket to Winnipeg punched, the oddsmakers have Montreal listed as a live contender but not the chalk pick. Their calm execution and tidy play-calling are earning more believers by the week.
Saskatchewan takes the West
Out West, the Saskatchewan Roughriders punched their Grey Cup ticket with a heart-stopping 24–21 win over the B.C. Lions in Regina. A late touchdown drive sealed the deal, sending Mosaic Stadium into a frenzy as the Riders booked their first trip to the big game since 2013.
The Lions, winners of seven straight heading into the playoffs, went down swinging. Their offence showed flashes, but a few empty red-zone trips and Saskatchewan’s late push made the difference. It’s a tough pill to swallow for a club that ruled the back half of the schedule, but it underscores B.C. as a team on the rise for next year.
With B.C. out, all eyes shift to the title tilt. The Riders’ resurgence has nudged the odds in their favour, with most books giving Saskatchewan a slight edge heading to Winnipeg, while Montreal’s hot hand continues to draw plenty of public money.
The analytics still lag behind the buzz, yet the tug-of-war between data and gut feel is making this playoff run electric. Every pick, touchdown march and goal-line stand now has the juice to flip the odds on a dime.
