The Saskatchewan Roughriders won a close game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32-26 in overtime on Sunday, improving their record to 8-4. Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns for the Riders, including one rushing touchdown in overtime that sealed the victory. The game was tied at 16-16 heading into the fourth quarter and saw several lead changes throughout, with the final score decided by a third-and-six attempt from the Saskatchewan 31-yard line.
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On Sunday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a crucial Labour Day Classic game. The game was important because it took place during a tight race in the CFL's West Division standings, with all five teams separated by just 6 points. The Riders were tied for second place behind Edmonton, and needed to win to stay ahead of their rivals. In the end, the Riders emerged victorious, beating the Bombers 32-26 in overtime. Quarterback Tommy Stevens had a standout performance, scoring three touchdowns, including one in overtime that gave his team the lead. The win improves the Riders' record to 8-4, good for second place in the West Division, while the Bombers slip to 6-6.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned some breathing room in the CFL’s West Division standings with a thrilling 32-26 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
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Roughriders → earn → Sunday
The victory improves the Roughriders’ record to 8-4, good for second place in the West Division behind the Edmonton Elks who have an 8-3 record heading into Monday’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders.
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who → improve → Stampeders
The Bombers slipped to 6-6 after Sunday’s loss.
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Bombers → slip → loss
The Riders had the first possession in overtime and scored on a one-yard run by quarterback Tommy Stevens.
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Riders → have → Stevens
It was the third touchdown of the game for Stevens, who now has 15 rushing touchdowns on the year.
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who → have → year
The ensuing two-point conversion attempt failed, opening the door for the Bombers.
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attempt → ensue → Bombers
The Riders, however, sealed the victory by stopping the Bombers on a third-and-six attempt from the Saskatchewan 31-yard line.
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Riders → seal → line
Trailing 16-13 heading into the fourth quarter, the Riders took a 20-16 lead on a one-yard touchdown run by Stevens at the 11:21 mark.
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Riders → trail → mark
The Bombers pulled to within one point on Sergio Castillo’s fourth field goal of the game, coming with 5:44 remaining.
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Bombers → pull → 5:44
The Riders replied on their next possession, going 70 yards on five plays, culminating with a three-yard touchdown run by Stevens.
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Riders → reply → Stevens
The Bombers forced overtime when quarterback Zach Collaros hit Dorian Singer on a five-yard touchdown pass on the final play of regulation.
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Collaros → force → regulation
First downs were hard to come by early with Saskatchewan getting the first of the game with five minutes left in the first quarter on its fourth possession.
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Saskatchewan → come → possession
Winnipeg got its opening first down three minutes into the second quarter on its sixth possession of the game.
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Winnipeg → get → game
With Saskatchewan holding a 5-3 lead after the first quarter, the Riders got into the end zone at the 12:20 mark of the second quarter when quarterback Trevor Harris connected with Quali Conley on a seven-yard scoring pass.
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After Castillo cut the deficit to 12-6 with his second field goal of the game, the Bombers took a 13-12 lead when Collaros hit Kevens Clercius on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 38 seconds left in the half.
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Collaros → cut → half
Harris passed Doug Flutie for 10th spot on the CFL’s all-time passing list with a 72-yard completion to Daniel Wiebe early in the second quarter.
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Harris → pass → quarter
Harris entered the game with 41,228 passing yards, 127 yards behind Flutie, who had 41,355 passing yards.
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After passing for 341 yards on Sunday, Harris now has 41,590 passing yards and trails Matt Dunigan who occupies ninth place with 43,857 yards.
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who → pass → yards
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2026.
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