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Montreal and Edmonton advanced to the Grey Cup by leaning on the strengths that carried them through the season: Davis Alexander’s downfield passing and Cody Fajardo’s timely playmaking. The Alouettes beat Winnipeg 33-23, while the Elks pulled away from B.C. for a 28-16 win. Montreal now gets a chance to redeem last year’s championship loss; Edmonton returns to the title game after a physical, defensive West final.

By the Numbers
  • Alexander threw for 373 yards in Montreal’s 33-23 win.
  • Fajardo rushed for a 5-yard touchdown and threw a 23-yard touchdown pass in Edmonton’s 28-16 victory.
  • Collaros completed 21 of 27 passes for 228 yards after halftime.
  • Winnipeg trailed 23-10 at halftime; B.C. tied Edmonton at 16 in the fourth quarter.
Yes, But

Both defeated teams had chances to change the outcome. Winnipeg mounted a second-half push, but turnovers—including Brady Oliveira’s fumble and a late strip-sack of Zach Collaros—proved costly. B.C. stayed within reach, but unnecessary-roughness penalties gave Edmonton valuable field position. Collaros’ future in Winnipeg is also uncertain after he played through a rib injury.

State of Play
  • Montreal and Edmonton will meet in next Sunday’s Grey Cup in Calgary.
  • The Alouettes are seeking redemption after losing last season’s championship game.
  • Edmonton advanced by closing out a tight game with timely offense and pressure on Nathan Rourke.
Bottom Line

In two contrasting finals, execution under pressure made the difference: Montreal turned its passing attack into points, while Edmonton capitalized on its opportunities and avoided letting B.C.’s comeback take hold. Those strengths now decide the Grey Cup.