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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.

Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam reacts to a call while taking on the B.C. Lions during first half CFL pre-season action in Edmonton, on Friday May 30, 2025.
McLeod Bethel-Thompson #10 of the Edmonton Elks throws a pass during warm up before a game against the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field on June 22, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.
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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