Argos Aerial Attack Takes Down Saskatchewan 40-34 in Riders’ First Loss of 2026
Kelly completed 23 of 30 passes and Toronto recovered an onside kick to secure its first win over the defending Grey Cup champions.
- On Friday, the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 40-34 at Regina's Mosaic Stadium, handing the defending Grey Cup champions their first loss of the season.
- Due to 2026 World Cup schedule conflicts, the match was technically a Toronto home game moved to alternate venues, leaving both teams with 2-1 records following the contest.
- Quarterback Chad Kelly threw for 321 yards on 23 of 30 completions, connecting with receiver Tyler Kahmann for a 21-yard touchdown strike with 4:27 remaining in the fourth quarter.
- A late field goal from kicker Alex Hale narrowed the gap to 40-34 with 34 seconds remaining, but the Argonauts recovered the ensuing onside kick attempt to seal the victory.
- The Roughriders visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, July 3, looking to bounce back after the defeat while the Argonauts continue their season with momentum from the win.
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Kelly throws for over 300 yards, leads Argos to 40-34 win over Roughriders
REGINA - The Toronto Argonauts defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 40-34 on Friday, handing the defending Grey Cup champions their first defeat of the young CFL season.
Corey Mace defends decision to use Samuel Emilus on punt returns after Saskatchewan Roughriders’ loss
The Saskatchewan Roughriders not only suffered their first loss of the season Friday night, they may have also lost one of their biggest offensive weapons. The Roughriders dropped a 40-34 decision to the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium. Still, much of the post-game discussion centred around Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus leaving the game with an apparent leg injury after returning a punt in the second half. Emilus wasn't Saskatchewan's regu…
Argonauts’ 40-34 win leaves Roughriders at 2-1
The Toronto Argonauts handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their first defeat of the young CFL season, winning 40-34 at Mosaic Stadium on Friday night. Toronto’s Chad Kelly threw for two touchdowns and ran for one score before 25,035 spectators. Although Kelly was sacked four times, he kept several plays alive with his maneuverability in the pocket, buying additional time for receivers to get open. “Chad balled out,” Roughriders defensive tackle …
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