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B.C. Lions Overpower Elks 32-14 in Second All-Canadian QB Duel

Fueled by Rourke’s 345 passing yards with Butler adding 172 rushing yards, B.C. reached .500 at 3-3, dropping Edmonton to 1-4.

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke throws a pass during first half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Saturday, July 5, 2025.
The Edmonton Elks' quarterback Tre Ford (2) is forced to run the ball against the B.C. Lions during CFL action at Commonwealth Stadium in this 2024 file photo.

Overview

  • Nathan Rourke passed for 345 yards and two touchdowns while James Butler rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown to power B.C.’s 32-14 win.
  • Tre Ford managed just 34 passing yards as Edmonton’s attack was held to 160 net yards in their second all-Canadian quarterback duel of the season.
  • Back-to-back victories have improved the Lions to 3-3 while the Elks have dropped to 1-4 through five games.
  • This contest marked only the second modern-era CFL matchup between Canadian starting quarterbacks and leaves B.C. leading the season series 2-0.
  • By sweeping Edmonton early, the Lions have secured a Western Division tiebreaker edge that could influence playoff seeding.