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Masoli to Start as Bombers Return Collaros for Saturday Rematch in Vancouver

The Lions will emphasize stopping the rush in their lineup adjustment against a Bombers team reshaped by player absences.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Brady Oliveira (20) runs for the first down during first half CFL action against the BC Lions in Winnipeg Thursday, June 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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 BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke gets wrapped up by Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Willie Jefferson during first game in Winnipeg June 12, 2025.

Overview

  • The B.C. Lions will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Vancouver on Saturday after losing 34-20 to Winnipeg last week.
  • Jeremiah Masoli will start at quarterback for the Lions after Nathan Rourke was sidelined with a core injury sustained in last week’s defeat.
  • Winnipeg will be without star running back Brady Oliveira, who was ruled out with a shoulder injury, prompting backups to step into the rush attack.
  • Zach Collaros returns to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension and will resume his role under center for the Blue Bombers.
  • The Lions plan to focus on stopping Winnipeg’s rushing game, with defensive linemen Mathieu Betts and Sione Teuhema creating opportunities for linebacker Micah Awe.