Inside the 112th Grey Cup: 3 Key storyLines that will decide the 2025 Champion at Winnipeg.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, fresh off a dramatic 24-21 win over B.C., will face the defending champion Montreal Alouettes, who edged Hamilton 19-16 — both victories coming down to the final seconds.
It’s a meeting of experience and resilience: Trevor Harris, chasing his first championship as a starter in his 14th season, versus Davis Alexander, the unbeaten Montreal quarterback who’s never lost a CFL start.
Two provinces, two fan bases, one frozen battleground — Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Nov. 16.
MONTREAL ALOUETTES –
1. Get to Trevor Harris
Montreal must pressure QB Trevor Harris by winning the battle up front. Their elite pass rush (45 regular-season sacks) is key, especially if DT Mustafa Johnson — a game-time decision — can return and disrupt the pocket.
2. Lean on Their Kicker
With points expected to be tight, dependable kicker José Maltos-DÃaz (league-leading 58 FGs, 89% accuracy) becomes a major weapon. Montreal may rely on him for long, momentum-shifting field goals.
3. Get Stevie Scott III Going Early
RB Stevie Scott III is crucial, especially with QB Davis Alexander dealing with a hamstring issue. Scott has produced in the playoffs and ran for 125 yards vs. Saskatchewan earlier this season.
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS –
1. Establish AJ Ouellette
The Riders want to set the tone early with their workhorse RB AJ Ouellette, who dominated the Western Final with 113 yards. A strong ground game stabilizes their offence.
2. Play to Their Defensive Strengths
Saskatchewan’s identity revolves around run-stopping and takeaways. They owned the league’s top run defence and consistently forced turnovers, a formula they’ll lean on again in the Grey Cup.
3. Spread the Ball Around
Despite injuries at receiver, Trevor Harris excels at distributing the ball. With multiple returning targets, the Riders will use their depth — six players had 5+ targets last game — to keep Montreal’s defence spread out.
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