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On Halloween, B.C. Place once again proved to be a house of horror for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2026 as the quest for a repeat comes to an end.
While the Riders were able to contain the B.C. Lions throughout much of the first half, big plays given up once again were the story for Saskatchewan’s defence, as quarterback Nathan Rourke threw three touchdown passes.
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Much like in their 31-24 win last time in Vancouver, the Lions had two drives — one for 69 yards and one for 70 — that only needed two plays to put majors up on the scoreboard as B.C. won the CFL West Semifinal 33-26.
The Riders were able to control the play throughout most of the first half thanks to a potent run game and the leg of Brett Lauther.
A.J. Ouellette had 43 yards on six carries, while Thomas Bertrand-Hudon contributed with 35 of his own.
Lauther made field goals from 55- and 56-yards out to help the Riders get out to an early lead.
Saskatchewan also found a turnover on the Lions’ first offensive play of the game with linebacker Jameer Thurman punching the ball out from the hands of Lions’ rusher James Butler.
But as the Riders jumped out to a 17-3 lead, the B.C. big play offence finally found one. Rourke evaded a couple of would-be tacklers and found a wide-open Stanley Berryhill III for a 69-yard touchdown.
In the third quarter, Rourke connected with Cottoy for a 70-yard strike.
In the fourth quarter, Rourke connected with Cottoy again for a 13-yard touchdown.
More to come…
