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Bombers Remain Undefeated With 36-23 Win Over Elks

Zach Collaros cracked three touchdown passes en route to a convincing win that extended Winnipeg's perfect start.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Nic Demski (10) reaches out for the touchdown against Edmonton Elks' Devodric Bynum (16) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, June 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Montreal Alouettes' Marc-Antoine Dequoy (24) misses the tackle on Edmonton Elks' Justin Rankin (5) during first half CFL action in Edmonton, on Thursday June 19, 2025.
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Chris Streveler #17 fakes a hand off to Matthew Peterson #22 of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the pre-season game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Regina, Canada.

Overview

  • Zach Collaros completed 25 of 30 passes for 334 yards, threw three touchdown passes and ran for a critical 13-yard touchdown in Winnipeg’s 36-23 victory.
  • Winnipeg improved to 3-0 to open the season and has now won 13 consecutive meetings against Edmonton dating back to 2017.
  • Edmonton fell to 0-3 as its defence continued to struggle after conceding 69 points in its first two games, unable to contain Winnipeg’s high-powered offence.
  • Key running back Brady Oliveira missed a second straight game with a shoulder injury and Elks centre David Beard remained sidelined by a calf issue, while receiver Nic Demski played through an ankle injury to extend his reception streak to 74 games.
  • The Bombers will face the Calgary Stampeders on July 3 and the Elks return home to host the Ottawa Redblacks on July 6.