Stevens scores 3 touchdowns as Roughriders beat Blue Bombers 32-26 in OT thriller
On Sunday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a 32-26 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, improving their CFL West Division record to 8-4. This win puts the Roughriders in second place behind the Edmonton Elks, who have an 8-3 record heading into their game against the Stampeders on Monday.
Quarterback Tommy Stevens was instrumental in the win, scoring three touchdowns, including a one-yard run to start the overtime period. Stevens now has 15 rushing touchdowns on the season. The Riders capitalized on a failed two-point conversion attempt by the Blue Bombers, sealing the victory with another touchdown run from Stevens.
The Blue Bombers, now 6-6, missed crucial first downs early in the game and saw their lead dwindled to one point at the end of the fourth quarter. They scored the final points of regulation through a touchdown pass from Zach Collaros to Dorian Singer, setting up overtime.
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