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Mitchell Fastest to 100 Wins as Riders Stay Unbeaten and Argos Claim First Victory

Standout CFL performances from quarterbacks to Canadian defenders are reshaping early playoff expectations.

Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum, left, looks for a receiver as Calgary Stampeders' Miles Brown tries to block his pass during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Saturday, June 21,
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File photo of a Winnipeg Police Service vehicle at the scene of a 2023 shooting.
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Overview

  • Bo Levi Mitchell became the fastest CFL quarterback to reach 100 victories by throwing two touchdown passes in Hamilton’s 35-17 win over Montreal.
  • In his first start, Jake Maier replaced the injured Trevor Harris and led Saskatchewan to a 37-18 victory over B.C., extending the Roughriders’ record to 4-0.
  • Tailback A.J. Ouellette erupted for 139 rushing yards and a touchdown in Saskatchewan’s fourth consecutive win, marking his first 100-yard game for the Riders.
  • Toronto’s defense secured the Argonauts’ first win at Ottawa as Derek Slywka returned two turnovers for touchdowns in a 29-16 decision.
  • Canadian-born players have made game-changing contributions across the league, from Devin Veresuk’s 36-yard pick-six for Hamilton to Ouellette’s breakout rushing performance.