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Lions Beat Elks 31-14 in CFL Season Opener as Rourke Throws Three TDs

It marked the CFL’s first Canadian quarterback matchup since 1968 under newly appointed head coaches.

Overview

  • Nathan Rourke completed 27 of 36 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the Lions’ victory
  • Elks quarterback Tre Ford finished with 178 passing yards, one interception and was sacked twice
  • Both teams debuted first‐time head coaches, with Mark Kilam leading Edmonton and Buck Pierce guiding BC
  • The game at BC Place drew 52,837 fans and featured a pre‐kickoff performance by Snoop Dogg
  • Edmonton hosts the Montreal Alouettes on June 19 and the Lions travel to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the same day