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 unveiled their 2025 Grey Cup championship banner in front of 30,168 fans, extending their season-opening winning streak to six consecutive games.
- Quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns, while Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 330 yards; kicker Alex Hale converted 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, but Harris connected with Emilus for a six-yard touchdown with 48 seconds remaining to seal the victory.
- Next, 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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Harris tosses 3 TDs as Roughriders trip B.C. Lions 31-27 in CFL thriller - Grand Forks Gazette
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