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Whyte’s Walk-Off Field Goal Lifts B.C. Lions to 21-20 Win Over Alouettes

Nathan Rourke’s first start since June powered the decisive drive that snapped B.C.’s three-game losing streak

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 B.C. Lions’ James Butler holds off a challenge from Montreal Alouettes’ Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund during CFL game in Montreal, Saturday, July 5, 2025.
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke hands off to James Butler during first half of game against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Sean Whyte’s 43-yard field goal on the final play delivered a stunning 21-20 comeback victory for the B.C. Lions
  • A 15-yard penalty on Montreal lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage after the Alouettes’ go-ahead field goal attempt moved the Lions into range for Whyte’s kick
  • Quarterback Nathan Rourke returned from an oblique injury to complete 22 of 36 passes for 352 yards and orchestrate the late rally
  • Stanley Berryhill III hauled in a 46-yard touchdown from Rourke late in the fourth quarter to give B.C. its first lead
  • The Lions improved to 2-3 and will visit the Edmonton Elks next week as Montreal dropped to 3-2, opened its bye week and remained winless against B.C. under coach Jason Maas