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Alouettes’ Alexander and Defense Overpower Argonauts 28-10 in Season Opener

In a revenge win from last year’s East final, Montreal held Toronto to 34 rushing yards despite Alexander suffering a late knee injury.

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander (10) celebrates with Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) after a successful touchdown pass during first half CFL action against the Toronto Argonauts, in Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Overview

  • Davis Alexander passed for 205 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 50 yards while throwing one interception in his first start since the Fajardo trade.
  • Issac Adeyemi-Berglund returned a fumble for a touchdown and James Letcher Jr. opened the second half with a 67-yard kickoff return to build Montreal’s early advantage.
  • Montreal’s defense stymied Toronto on the ground and Alexandre Gagné tied a CFL single-game record with seven special teams tackles.
  • Nick Arbuckle led the Argonauts with 273 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions as Toronto debuted 13 new starters without injured QB Chad Kelly.
  • The win places the Alouettes atop the CFL standings while Alexander’s late-game knee scare raises questions about his availability against Ottawa next week.