Calgary Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive with 32-13 win over B.C. Lions

Calgary Stampeders secured a 32-13 victory over the B.C. Lions, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Stampeders, who entered the season-ending bye week with a 9-9 record, needed their division rival to defeat Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a crucial game to advance to the 2026 playoffs. The Lions, already locked in second place in the West Division, hosted the Blue Bombers on Friday, securing the first seed and hosting the division final on Nov.

7. The winner of that game advances to the Grey Cup on Nov. 15. Defending Grey Cup champion Roughriders could finish no worse than fourth in the West after beating the Montreal Alouettes earlier that day. The Stampeders secured their win with touchdowns from Quincy Vaughn and Ajou Ajou, while Rene Paredes contributed two field goals and two conversions.

B.C. Lions' Nathan Rourke completed 30 of 43 passes for 324 yards, a touchdown pass, and an interception. The game was affected by a wind gust of 53 kilometers per hour, and a brief interruption by two rabbits running on the turf.