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Last-Second TD Sends Roughriders Past Lions to Grey Cup

Tommy Nield’s three-yard grab stood after a Command Centre review, setting up a Winnipeg date with Montreal on Nov. 16.

Overview

  • Trevor Harris went 26-of-38 for 305 yards and two touchdowns, directing a 74-yard, seven-play winning drive in the final 1:03.
  • Head coach Corey Mace chose a short field goal on third-and-goal and later punted on third-and-10, and the defence produced a two-and-out to create the last chance.
  • Nield secured the decisive catch with 11 seconds left, and officials confirmed the touchdown after video review.
  • B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 290 yards with one touchdown and one interception and added two rushing scores as the Lions moved ahead 21-14 in the third quarter.
  • Brett Lauther hit three field goals, including a 13-yarder late and a 22-yarder to end the half, while A. J. Ouellette ran for 113 yards on 17 carries.