Stevens scores 3 TDs as Riders beat Bombers in OT

In a thrilling overtime victory, the Saskatchewan Roughriders edged out the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with a score of 32-26, improving their West Division record to 8-4 and placing them second, behind the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Tommy Stevens contributed significantly to the win, scoring three touchdowns, including a one-yard run in overtime and a three-yard run on a five-play drive.

Stevens now leads the CFL with 15 rushing touchdowns this season. Following Stevens' TD, the Riders capitalized on a failed two-point conversion, leading 20-16 heading into the final quarter. The Bombers responded with a fourth-quarter field goal, but Stevens sealed the game with another rushing touchdown at the 11:21 mark. The Blue Bombers managed to pull within one point with Sergio Castillo's fourth field goal of the game with 5:44 remaining.

The Riders secured the victory on their following possession, driving 70 yards in five plays, culminating in a three-yard touchdown run by Stevens. The game was tightly contested, with early struggles in gaining first downs for both teams. Saskatchewan took the lead 5-3 after the first quarter, and Stevens capitalized early in the second quarter with a seven-yard scoring pass from Trevor Harris to Quali Conley.

The game saw Harris surpass Doug Flutie for 10th place on the CFL's all-time passing list with 41,590 passing yards.