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Rourke Stars in B.C. Lions’ 36-18 Win as Alouettes Lose QB Evans

Evans’s second-quarter exit forced untested James Morgan into action, underscoring Montreal’s quarterback turmoil.

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B.C. Lions' Justin McInnis scores a touchdown past Montreal Alouettes' Tyrice Beverette   Aug. 16 in Vancouver.
B.C. Lions’ Tomasi Laulile lands on top of Montreal Alouettes quarterback Caleb Evans before he was sacked by B.C.’s Jonah Tavai, not seen, during CFL game, in Vancouver Aug. 16, 2025.

Overview

  • Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns at B.C. Place to propel the home side to a 36-18 victory.
  • Alouettes starter Caleb Evans exited in the second quarter with an apparent left-leg injury after being sacked for the third time.
  • James Morgan, Montreal’s fourth quarterback this season, completed 20 of 33 passes for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
  • Kicker Jose Maltos Diaz accounted for 12 of Montreal’s 18 points with four field goals while Keon Hatcher scored two touchdowns for B.C.
  • The Lions announced they will retire Solomon Elimimian’s No. 56 on Oct. 4 and will visit Toronto next week as Montreal readies to host Winnipeg.