Toronto Argonauts outlast Montreal Alouettes 30-28 are headed to the 111th Grey Cup 2024.
— The Toronto Argonauts are headed to the 111th Grey Cup.
The Argos endured their most emotionally trying game of the season to outlast the Montreal Alouettes, downing them 30-28 to claim the Eastern Final victory in front of a sold out crowd at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium.
Chad Kelly made 11-22 passes for 182 yards, a touchdown and had a pair of interceptions, before suffering a leg injury late in the third quarter of play that required him to be stretchered off of the field. Nick Arbuckle made 5-8 passes for 70 yards in relief of the starter.
Damonte Coxie broke the 100-yard receiving mark for the Argos and had a touchdown in his return to action from a knee injury. Benjie Franklin had a pair of interceptions in the Argos’ win to lead a ferocious defensive attack.
Cody Fajardo made 27-42 passes for 330 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Montreal turned the ball over six times in the loss, which spoils their bid to repeat as back-to-back Grey Cup champions.
Chad Kelly was carted off the field and taken to hospital with an apparent lower leg injury at the end of the third quarter. The 30-year-old quarterback was 11-of-22 for 182 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions prior to his injury, while rushing four times for 26 yards.
The Blue Bombers (12-7) will face off against the Toronto Argonauts (12-8) in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST from BC Place in Vancouver.
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