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Lions Eye Rebound vs. Redblacks as Crum Gets Nod Again

B.C. targets cleaner finishes after surrendering a 17-point second-half lead in last week’s 34-33 loss.

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Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum is chased by B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts (90) as he runs with the ball during CFL action in Ottawa on Sept. 5.

Overview

  • BC (5-7) hosts Ottawa (4-8) on Friday at B.C. Place in the back half of a home-and-home series.
  • Dustin Crum is expected to start for the Redblacks, with Dru Brown dressing as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
  • The Lions have scored 30-plus points in five straight games but have dropped three of their last five when leading by 10 or more, with coaches stressing the need to flush mistakes.
  • Quarterback Nathan Rourke says the defeat remains fresh and that facing the same opponent again brings familiarity along with anticipated adjustments.
  • Defensive lineman Jonah Tavai logged six tackles and a sack in the loss, linebacker Micah Awe sits at 91 tackles pursuing 100, and Ottawa has taken two of the last three meetings despite B.C.’s long-term series edge.