Overview
- Head coach Scott Milanovich announced Ford will start Saturday night and said the move is aimed at getting a different skill set on the field rather than blaming Jake Dolegala.
- Bo Levi Mitchell suffered an ankle injury on July 5 that required surgery and has been ruled out, forcing the team to reshuffle its quarterback plans.
- Hamilton’s offense has produced just seven points across nearly six quarters since Mitchell’s injury, increasing urgency for a new approach.
- Ford is a former Edmonton starter who will make his 24th career CFL start and brings a strong rushing element to the position that contrasts with Dolegala’s pocket passing.
- Poor air quality in Hamilton is being monitored under CFL/CFLPA protocols that could pause outdoor activity, and Toronto will be missing key players including returner Janarion Grant and punter John Haggerty for the game.