Emilus Scores Three TDs, Roughriders Rally in Final Minute to Edge Lions 31-27
Trevor Harris threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns, all to Samuel Emilus, as Saskatchewan extended its season-opening win streak to six games.
- On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the B.C. Lions 31-27 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, with wide receiver Samuel Emilus catching three touchdown passes.
- Before the game, the Roughriders celebrated their 2025 Grey Cup championship by unveiling a banner in front of 30,168 fans, extending their season-opening winning streak to six games.
- Quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns, all to Emilus, while Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 330 yards and Kicker Alex Hale made three field goals in his professional regular-season debut.
- Running back James Butler gave the Lions a 27-24 lead late in the fourth quarter with a one-yard touchdown, but Harris marched the Roughriders down the field to find Emilus for the winning score with 48 seconds remaining.
- The Roughriders visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 20, while the Lions return to action Friday, June 19, when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Emilus scores three TDs, Roughriders rally in final minute to edge Lions 31-27
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders extended their season-opening win streak to six games on Saturday with a 31-27 victory over the B.C. Lions.
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Trevor Harris threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns – all to Samuel Emilus – lifting the host Saskatchewan Roughriders to a thrilling 31-27 win over the B.C. Lions in the 2026 CFL season opener for both teams Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Kian Schaffer-Baker had 11 receptions for 165 yards for the winners (1-0), with KeeSean Johnson catching nine balls for 131 yards. Kicker Alex Hale booted three field goals and three converts. Quarte…
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