B.C. Lions secure playoff spot with 41-20 decision over winless Ottawa Redblacks

The B.C. Lions secured their playoff spot in the CFL on Friday with a convincing 41-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. Quarterback Nathan Rourke led the Lions with 360 passing yards and three touchdowns, while running back Zander Horvath rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns. James Butler contributed 76 rushing yards and a touchdown as well.

The Redblacks (0-16) managed to cut the Lions' lead to three points in the third quarter, but ultimately couldn't mount a comeback, marking their 22nd consecutive loss dating back to last season. Ottawa's McLeod Bethel-Thompson completed 25 of 35 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown, but was intercepted four times. The Lions dominated from the start, scoring on their first possession and extending their lead midway through the first half.

The Redblacks mounted a late surge, with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short.