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Redblacks Hold Off Stampeders 20-12 for First CFL Win

Ottawa’s defense forced five turnovers in cold, rainy conditions to deliver the franchise’s first victory of the season.

Overview

  • Lewis Ward kicked four field goals and Richie Leone added a single in Ottawa’s scoring attack.
  • Daniel Adeboboye hauled in the game’s only touchdown on a seven-yard pass from Dustin Crum with 5:02 remaining.
  • Quarterback Dustin Crum completed nine of 22 passes, rushed for 64 yards on 11 carries and avoided turnovers to help secure the win.
  • Cold, windy and rainy weather hampered passing and turned the game into a defensive and special-teams battle until the decisive late touchdown.
  • The win moves Ottawa to 1-2 and drops Calgary to 2-1, with the Redblacks set to host Toronto on June 29.