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Johnson scores touchdown in final minute to lift playoff-bound Riders to victory
KeeSean Johnson caught the winning touchdown with 33 seconds left as Saskatchewan improved to 9-8 and secured a playoff spot.
- On Saturday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched a CFL playoff berth, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 16-12 in Regina. The victory improved Saskatchewan to 9-8, while Montreal fell to 13-4.
- The Alouettes started backup quarterback Dustin Crum after resting veterans Davis Alexander, Stevie Scott, Tyson Philpot, and Tyler Snead. Montreal built an 11-3 halftime lead following an interception by Wesley Sutton and a 25-yard field goal from kicker Jose Maltos-Diaz.
- Riders quarterback Trevor Harris completed 26 of 38 passes for 231 yards. Kicker Brett Lauther contributed three field goals of 31, 48, and 52 yards, while Alouettes running back Shomari Lawrence rushed for 109 yards on 16 carries.
- Trailing 12-9 with 1:29 remaining, the Riders marched 74 yards for the game-winning score. Harris connected with receiver KeeSean Johnson on a 17-yard touchdown pass following a pivotal 22-yard scramble, sealing victory with 33 seconds left.
- The Roughriders host the Edmonton Elks in Regina on Oct. 24, while the Alouettes travel to Toronto to play the Argos on Friday. Both teams move forward in their postseason preparations.
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KeeSean Johnson caught a touchdown pass with 33 seconds remaining to secure a 16-12 victory and a postseason berth for Saskatchewan.
Changes to Montréal training did not yield the expected results.
·Montreal, Canada
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Without their star players, the Montreal Alouettes bowed 16-12 ahead of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday in Regina.
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Johnson scores touchdown in final minute to lift playoff-bound Riders to victory
REGINA - A late touchdown by KeeSean Johnson lifted the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL playoffs Saturday with a 16-12 victory over the Montreal Alouettes.
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