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Roughriders Edge Lions 24-21 on Last-Second TD to Reach Grey Cup

Saskatchewan will face the Alouettes in Winnipeg on Nov. 16 after a 74-yard drive in the final minute turned the West final.

Overview

  • Tommy Nield caught a three-yard touchdown with 11 seconds left to complete the comeback.
  • Trailing 21-17 with 1:03 remaining, the Riders marched 74 yards in seven plays for the winner.
  • Head coach Corey Mace opted for a short field goal from the five with 2:42 left, trimming the deficit to four.
  • Saskatchewan’s defense produced back-to-back two-and-outs to set up the decisive drive.
  • A defensive first half in front of a sellout crowd of 33,350 at Mosaic Stadium gave way to the Riders’ first Grey Cup berth since 2013.