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Stampeders Defeat Tiger-Cats 38-26 in Season Opener

Calgary heads to Toronto next Saturday after a workmanlike opener powered by Dedrick Mills’s three rushing touchdowns.

Calgary Stampeders' Dedrick Mills runs into the endzone for a touchdown during first half CFL football action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Calgary, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Stampeders alumni Doug Flutie, Alex Singleton, Marcus Crandell and Mark McLoughlin participate in pre-game festivities.
Stampeders receiver Jalen Philpot is pursued by Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Casey Sayles on Saturday.
Stampeders alumni Marcus Crandell, Mark McLoughlin, Nik Lewis and Jeremaine Copeland sign autographs on Saturday.

Overview

  • Dedrick Mills rushed for 94 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns in the season opener.
  • Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. completed 19 of 28 passes for 284 yards and added 33 rushing yards in his Stampeder debut.
  • Calgary seized momentum when Jeshrun Antwi and Kelon Thomas turned a wind-impacted kickoff into a turnover and touchdown to start the second half.
  • Hamilton’s Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 304 yards and a touchdown but the Tiger-Cats failed to win their first game of the season since 2019 after suffering three turnovers on downs.
  • Both clubs turn their attention to next week’s matchups as Calgary heads to Toronto and Hamilton prepares to host Saskatchewan.