The main reason why Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup matchup (25-17)

Saskatchewan Roughriders Celebrate Ultimate Triumph with 112th Grey Cup Victory

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have reached the pinnacle of Canadian football, securing a win in the 112th Grey Cup—an achievement that eclipses all other statistics from the game.

4 – Incompletions by Trevor Harris

Quarterback Trevor Harris may not have scored a touchdown, but his precision passing was nearly flawless. Harris completed 23 of 27 passes for 302 yards, earning his first Grey Cup title as a starting quarterback as well as the game’s Most Valuable Player Award.

100% – Catch Rate by Samuel Emilus

While Harris was near perfect with his throws, Samuel Emilus matched him in receiving. The National pass-catcher hauled in all 10 of his targets for 108 yards, leaving none of the passes to hit the ground. Emilus’ performance earned him the Most Valuable Canadian award for the game.

100% – Red Zone Efficiency for Saskatchewan

The Roughriders were also flawless in the red zone, converting all three trips inside the final 20 yards into rushing touchdowns. AJ Ouellette scored once, while Tommy Stevens added two majors. One particularly notable drive came on a third-and-two situation, where head coach Corey Mace opted to go for it. His aggressive decision paid off, with the team drawing a penalty and ultimately scoring the touchdown.

4–0 – Turnover Battle in Saskatchewan’s Favor

Saskatchewan’s dominance extended to the turnover battle. The Green and White forced three interceptions (by Marcus Sayles, Rolan Milligan Jr., and Tevaughn Campbell) and a key fourth-quarter fumble near their own end zone, which shifted momentum away from Montreal. Meanwhile, the Riders committed no turnovers themselves, holding firm against a dangerous Alouettes defense.

24 – Unanswered Points by Saskatchewan

Montreal held a 7–1 lead after the first quarter, but Saskatchewan responded with 24 consecutive points, taking a commanding 25–7 advantage by the third quarter. This decisive stretch provided the cushion needed to withstand a late Alouettes rally and secure the Riders’ first Grey Cup title since 2013.