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Lions Dominate Elks 32-14 for Second Straight Win

Pushing B.C. to a .500 record, the victory also spotlighted the CFL’s first all-Canadian quarterback rematch since 1968

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 to spearhead B.C.’s offense.
  • James Butler chipped in 172 rushing yards and a touchdown to complement the passing attack.
  • Tre Ford was held to just 34 passing yards as Edmonton managed a season-low 160 net yards of offense.
  • The Lions improved to 3-3 with their second consecutive victory while the Elks fell to 1-4.
  • This marked the second all-Canadian starting quarterback matchup of the season, a first rematch of its kind since 1968.