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Alouettes Secure Playoff Spot; Stampeders Struggle Again

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Montreal Alouettes clinch playoff berth with 38-20 win over Calgary Stampeders; Davis Alexander returns with 350 yards and 1 TD.
Calgary’s Vernon Adams Jr. returns but struggles; Stampeders sign defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin IV.
Saskatchewan Roughriders suffer their first two-game skid, hampered by Trevor Harris’s interceptions.
Bombers beat Hamilton; Collaros 367 yards, Oliveira 151; Toronto Argonauts fall to BC.

History

Historical Context

The Montreal Alouettes, established in 1946, won the Grey Cup in 1977 with an impressive 11-5 record, marking a pivotal moment in Canadian football. Their ongoing success, including a playoff berth in 2024, reflects the team's legacy and the sport's significance in Montreal, where football fosters community pride and regional rivalries amidst a landscape dominated by hockey.

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Story summary

Montreal Alouettes clinch playoff berth with 38-20 win over Calgary Stampeders; Davis Alexander returns with 350 yards and 1 TD.
Calgary’s Vernon Adams Jr. returns but struggles; Stampeders sign defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin IV.
Saskatchewan Roughriders suffer their first two-game skid, hampered by Trevor Harris’s interceptions.
Bombers beat Hamilton; Collaros 367 yards, Oliveira 151; Toronto Argonauts fall to BC.

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