Hajrullahu earns Argos 26-23 win over Redblacks

Lirim Hajrullahu's 29-yard field goal late in regulation secured a thrilling 26-23 victory for the Toronto Argonauts over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field. The Argonauts took possession at their own 14-yard line with just 2:25 remaining on the clock, having moved the ball 74 yards on a 12-play drive. This remarkable comeback continued a season of difficulty for the struggling Redblacks, who entered the game winless with their 18th straight loss dating back to 2025.

Starting quarterback Jake Maier extended his CFL record for most season-opening losses with a 12th defeat in a row, while Ottawa starter McLeod Bethel-Thompson stepped in to post a solid 16-of-23 passing performance. Despite the Redblacks fielding 12 new players on defense, the Argonauts prevailed in a game marred by two crucial interceptions by Ottawa's King Ambers, which nullified key scoring drives.

Led by Hajrullahu's four field goals, two touchdowns and a crucial conversion, the Argonauts secured their fifth win in six meetings against Ottawa and extended their lead in a season-long battle for supremacy.