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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.

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 Stampeders defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings sacks Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum for a safety in the first half of Saturdays game.
 Fans brave the weather as the Calgary Stampeders battle the Ottawa Redblacks in CFL action at McMahon stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia
Calgary Stampeders Dedrick Mills is stopped by Ottawa Redblacks defence in second half CFL action at McMahon stadium in Calgary on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia

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.