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Riders Defeat Bombers in Banjo Bowl Victory

September 7, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

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Roughriders ⁤Defeat Blue Bombers in Banjo Bowl,‍ Improve CFL-Leading⁢ Record

Table of Contents

  • Roughriders ⁤Defeat Blue Bombers in Banjo Bowl,‍ Improve CFL-Leading⁢ Record
    • Game⁢ Summary
    • Zach⁤ Collaros ​Injury
    • Quarterback Change and Offensive⁢ Performance
    • Key Statistics

Saskatchewan kicker Brett Lauther’s perfect field goal⁢ performance propelled the Roughriders to a 21-13 victory over​ the⁤ Winnipeg Blue ⁣Bombers on September 23, 2023, at Princess Auto Stadium.

  • What: Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21-13 in the Banjo Bowl.
  • Where: Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • When: September 23, 2023.
  • Why it matters: The Roughriders improved their CFL-leading record to 10-2,‍ their best start as 2019. The ⁢Blue Bombers‍ suffered a setback with ⁢a ⁣key ‍injury​ to quarterback Zach Collaros.
  • What’s next: Both teams ⁣will⁢ continue⁢ their regular season schedules, vying⁢ for playoff positioning.

Game⁢ Summary

Brett‌ Lauther was instrumental ‌in‌ the‍ Roughriders’ win,successfully converting all five of⁣ his field goal attempts ​from 20,35 ‍(twice),41,and 33 ⁤yards. He did miss one convert attempt according to the CFL official site. ​The ‍Roughriders’ ‌record ‍now⁢ stands at 10-2,marking their first double-digit win season since 2019,when they finished 13-5.

The Blue Bombers took ‍a 13-6‍ lead into halftime, but the game shifted after starting quarterback Zach‍ Collaros sustained an injury during ⁤the⁤ third quarter.

Zach⁤ Collaros ​Injury

With 5:28 remaining in the third quarter, Collaros was sacked by Saskatchewan defensive back C.J. ⁣Reavis and fumbled the ball.‌ CBC Sports reported ‌ that Collaros remained down for several minutes before being helped off‍ the field to a standing ​ovation from the sold-out crowd of 32,343.

Winnipeg⁤ successfully⁤ challenged the ⁣play, arguing roughing the passer, which negated⁤ the turnover. ⁣Despite the challenge, Collaros ⁣did not return‌ to the game.

Prior to‍ the injury, Collaros⁢ had completed 9 ​of 15 passes for 165 yards, with two interceptions and one touchdown.

Quarterback Change and Offensive⁢ Performance

Chris Streveler ⁢replaced ‌Collaros at⁤ quarterback for the ‍Blue Bombers, completing 5 of ​9 passes‌ for 39 yards and throwing two interceptions.The change in quarterback visibly impacted ‌Winnipeg’s offensive rhythm.

Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris finished the game with 18​ completed passes out of 31 attempts for 239 yards and ⁢one ⁤interception.‌ Running back A.J. Ouellette ⁣contributed ⁢50 rushing yards on ⁣11 carries, scoring the Roughriders’ only touchdown.

Key Statistics

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Statistic Saskatchewan Roughriders Winnipeg ⁤Blue Bombers
Final⁣ Score 21 13
Record 10-2 6-6
Trevor Harris (Passing) 18/31,239 yards,1 ⁣INT Zach Collaros (Passing) – *to⁤ injury*