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CTV News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Surging Tiger-Cats dump struggling Redblacks 30-15 at TD Place
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum (18) is sacked by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (9) during first half CFL action in Ottawa on Sunday, July 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby OTTAWA — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had plenty to cheer about following a 30-15 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks Sunday night. Not only was this the fourth straight win for the Tiger-Cats (4-2) but they're now first in the CFL's East Division. It also marked consecutive victories over their division rival. 'I thought we were resilient,' said Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich. 'We talked at halftime. I felt like we let them in the game. We had a 10-point lead and made some mistakes that I think kept it from growing, but that's football and they're paid, too. 'They've got talent, and we wanted to come out and win the first part of the third quarter. I felt like if we did that, we win the game. That's what happened.' While the Tiger-Cats are surging in the right direction, the Redblacks (1-6) dropped their fourth straight and head into a bye week wondering how to turn things around. The time off will be beneficial for a number of Ottawa players, including quarterback Dru Brown, who was knocked out of the game in the second quarter after taking a blindside hit from Dashaun Amos. He completed 6-of-8 passes for 66 yards and had one interception before being replaced by Dustin Crum. Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce shared that Brown will be going through concussion protocol. Dyce said that in the moment he felt the play should have resulted in Amos's expulsion, but he'll be reviewing the play closely. 'I think we do have to make sure that we are protecting quarterbacks to the best of our ability.' Crum was decent going 16-for-22 for 149 yards and one interception for the hosts. Dyce had stressed the importance of capitalizing on critical moments, but as has been the case far too often this season, the Redblacks fell short. Hamilton's QB Bo-Levi Mitchell had a good night going 21-for-33 for 327 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but Milanovich credited his defence for the turnovers they generated. 'They continued to keep them from getting back the momentum and kept giving us chances offensively,' said Milanovich. 'So, hats off to them.' Hamilton DB Destin Talbert had two interceptions that ended drives that could have turned into scoring plays. 'We had the lead, but barely, felt like they were hanging around and we had to gain some distance,' said Talbert. 'So, felt good, important, to make those plays.' Hamilton scored a field goal on its opening drive and, later in the first quarter, Brown was intercepted at Ottawa's 46-yard line. Two plays later, Mitchell threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Lawler, giving him his league-leading eighth touchdown of the season to take a 10-0 lead. Marc Liegghio added a 36-yard field goal late in the second quarter to round out Hamilton's first half scoring. Ottawa's Lewis Ward connected on four field goals from 21, 28, 33 and 45 yards to bring Ottawa within one, to trail 13-12 at halftime. With six minutes to play in the third quarter, Mitchell showed his veteran poise on second-and-18, finding Kiondre Smith for a 63-yard gain that set up first-and-goal at Ottawa's three. On the next play, Treshaun Ward punched it in to give Hamilton a 20-12 lead. Ottawa cut the deficit to 20-15 with Ward's fifth field goal of the night, a 27-yarder, after Adarius Pickett intercepted Mitchell and returned it to Hamilton's 24. Asked if doubt was starting to creep into the locker room, Crum said it's more about players needing to be self reflective and being able to handle adversity. 'It's a matter of being able to overcome that,' he said. 'Develop that kind of killer instinct, that mindset, that no matter what happens we're going to come out and win.' Hamilton made it 27-15 midway through the fourth quarter after Ante Milanovic-Litre scored on a one-yard run and added a late field goal. Notes Ottawa's Jovan Santos-Knox and Anthony Gosselin each played their 100th career CFL game. The game was costly for both teams. Ottawa lost DL Cleyon Laing, while Hamilton OL Jordan Murray had to be carted off. Up Next Tiger-Cats: Visit the B.C. Lions on Sunday, July 27. Redblacks: Host the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday, July 31. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025. Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press
National Post
30-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Opportunistic Slywka lifts Argos to first win with 29-16 decision against Redblacks
OTTAWA — The Toronto Argonauts picked up their first win of the CFL season with an impressive 29-16 performance over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday. Article content Turnovers were the key to Toronto's success with Derek Slywka scoring two defensive touchdowns for the Argos (1-3). Article content Argos' quarterback Nick Arbuckle had a solid outing, finishing the night 18-for-25 for 269 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Article content Article content Dustin Crum, making his second straight start at quarterback for Ottawa (1-3), was 20-for-30 for 235 yards and one interception., He ran the ball eight times for 60 yards and one TD. Crum endured a tough night though, taking five sacks. Article content Lirim Hajrullahu added a 43-yard field goal in the fourth and Lewis Ward responded with his own 40-yarder to make it 31-16. Article content After struggling in the red zone Ottawa finally gave fans something to cheer about late in the third, as Crum led a seven-play drive capped by his one-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 25-13. Article content Ward added a 45-yard field goal midway through the third making it 25-6. Article content Article content On the opening drive of the second half, a blocked Redblacks' field goal attempt turned into disaster as Slywka returned it 120 yards for a touchdown, stretching the Argos' lead to 25-3. Article content Ottawa finally got on the board with a 50-yard field goal as time expired in the half, to trail 18-3. Article content Arbuckle marched the Argos down field and capitalized on the drive when he found Ryan Hunter alone in the end zone to take an 18-0 lead. Article content Ottawa appeared ready to score early in the second quarter when Crum hit Kalil Pimpleton for a 15-yard gain, but as Pimpleton fought for extra yards, he fumbled at the Toronto five-yard line. Slywka scooped it up and raced the length of the field for an Argos touchdown. Article content
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Opportunistic Slywka lifts Argos to first win with 29-16 decision against Redblacks
Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman George Moore (56) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during first half CFL football action against the Ottawa Redblacks in Ottawa, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby OTTAWA — The Toronto Argonauts picked up their first win of the CFL season with an impressive 29-16 performance over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday. Turnovers were the key to Toronto's success with Derek Slywka scoring two defensive touchdowns for the Argos (1-3). Argos' quarterback Nick Arbuckle had a solid outing, finishing the night 18-for-25 for 269 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Dustin Crum, making his second straight start at quarterback for Ottawa (1-3), was 20-for-30 for 235 yards and one interception., He ran the ball eight times for 60 yards and one TD. Crum endured a tough night though, taking five sacks. Lirim Hajrullahu added a 43-yard field goal in the fourth and Lewis Ward responded with his own 40-yarder to make it 28-16. After struggling in the red zone Ottawa finally gave fans something to cheer about late in the third, as Crum led a seven-play drive capped by his one-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 25-13. Ward added a 45-yard field goal midway through the third making it 25-6. On the opening drive of the second half, a blocked Redblacks' field goal attempt turned into disaster as Slywka returned it 120 yards for a touchdown, stretching the Argos' lead to 25-3. Ottawa finally got on the board with a 50-yard field goal as time expired in the half, to trail 18-3. Arbuckle marched the Argos down field and capitalized on the drive when he found Ryan Hunter alone in the end zone to take an 18-0 lead. Ottawa appeared ready to score early in the second quarter when Crum hit Kalil Pimpleton for a 15-yard gain, but as Pimpleton fought for extra yards, he fumbled at the Toronto five-yard line. Slywka scooped it up and raced the length of the field for an Argos touchdown. Toronto opened the scoring with a 36-yard field goal on its opening drive and Ottawa conceded a single to give the Argonauts a 4-0 lead after the first quarter. UP NEXT Argonauts: Host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday. Redblacks: Visit the Edmonton Elks on Sunday, July 6. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025. Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crum to start at QB as Redblacks set for home matchup against winless Argonauts
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are sticking with quarterback Dustin Crum for the second straight game as they await the return of injured starter Dru Brown. Crum stepped up in a big way last week, injecting new life into the offence in a 20-12 win over the Calgary Stampeders. The Redblacks (1-2-0) will look to make it two in a row when they host the Toronto Argonauts (0-3-0) Sunday night. Advertisement Brown is getting closer to returning from a hip injury suffered in the season-opener against Saskatchewan but will not dress this week. Matt Shiltz and Tyrie Adams will serve as backups. Head coach Bob Dyce is looking for his team to build off last week's success. 'We want to be consistently great,' said Dyce. 'It is important for us to make sure we're taking care of the details and focusing on everything that we need to do and play in the way we need to for 60.' Being thrown into action is nothing new for Crum. In 2023, the 26-year-old made 14 starts as a rookie and gained significant playing experience. He was mostly relegated to short-yardage duty last season but has shown he can have success in this league. Advertisement 'I think that first win was a little bit of a monkey off our back and now we can just roll and try to improve week in and week out,' Crum said. 'Anyone who's been around this league knows it's about how you're playing at the end of the season and how you're stacking games and stacking weeks, and that's what it will come down to when it's all said and done.' A key factor in last week's win was the Redblacks' ability to establish the run game. Canadian running back Daniel Adeboboye, who had 10 carries for 96 yards last week, will start ahead of William Stanback. Adeboboye, who played for the Argonauts last year, looked impressive when he ran up the middle for a 52-yard gain late in the game. Advertisement 'I'm super happy because it was a great moment for our team as a whole,' said Adeboboye. 'Everyone was doing their thing without the ball and with the ball as well. It was a good setup for this week going into the Canada Day weekend.' Ottawa's defence will look to make life difficult for Toronto QB Nick Arbuckle. The Redblacks defence continues to make its mark early in the season, leading the CFL with four fumble recoveries. The Redblacks have also forced a league-high seven fumbles. 'Coach (William) Fields came in from day one of training camp and talked about needing to cause turnovers, whether they be forced fumbles or interceptions,' said linebacker Adarius Pickett. 'Just getting the ball back for the offence and helping the team, you know, turnovers cause success for real.' Advertisement Dyce said before the season even started, a focus for the coaching staff was to play an aggressive style that would force turnovers. 'It shows that the players know how important it is, and the coaches are continuing to stress it,' said Dyce. 'As long as you can keep creating those and we take care of the ball offensively, that's a big factor in leading to wins.' ARGONAUTS (0-3-0) AT REDBLACKS (1-2-0) MILESTONE MARK: Arbuckle will play in his 100th career game and make his first start against Ottawa. NO SOPHOMORE JINX: Redblacks sophomore defensive back Adrian Frye leads the CFL with three forced fumbles. Advertisement KEEP YOUR HEAD UP: Toronto's Andrew Chatfield is tied, with BC's Dewayne Hendrix, for the CFL lead in sacks with three. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2025. Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press
Vancouver Sun
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
What do we know about the Ottawa Redblacks through one-sixth of the CFL season?
With just one victory in three games, the Ottawa Redblacks can be considered no worse than No. 4 on anyone's current list of CFL power rankings. How much higher they go will depend on their defence. After losing their first two games to the only 3-0 teams in the league, Mother Nature thought it was November, not June, as she forced the Redblacks to ground and pound their way through Saturday's chilly clash with the previously unbeaten Calgary Stampeders at old McMahon Stadium. 'I think that was probably some of the toughest conditions I've ever thrown (into) in my life,' quarterback Dustin Crum told TSN1200's A.J. Jakubec in the visitors' locker room. 'Normally, when you get wind, it's hard to throw, (but) if you throw a good spiral, you can cut it a little bit. When you add the rain to it, and you can't spin it, and the wind's going …. it was a mess, for sure.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. And so it was through little fault of his own that Crum, who wanted to prove he's developing into a passer, wound up with a 41 percent completion rate while making his first start in 603 days. But he was also the most frequent contributor (11 carries, 64 yards) to a run game that broke out for 239 yards compared to the usually sufficient 160 put up by the Stamps, who are led by league-leading rusher Dedrick Mills. It was their dominance along the ground, along with their remarkable ability to keep a zero in the turnovers column on such a wet day that saw the Stamps commit five, and a display of discipline with only four penalties that added up to the 20-12 win. With the personnel for a passing attack that should be one of the best in the CFL when Dru Brown returns from injury, a complementary running game that was missing much of last season should make it difficult for opponents to keep Ottawa out of the end zone. And while the defence deserves credit for its Mother Nature-aided performance on Saturday, a truer test arrives next Sunday when the Redblacks host the desperate and recently embarrassed Toronto Argos. Especially if the 0-3 defending champs are bolstered by the return from injury of quarterback Chad Kelly, who led the Toronto offence to an average of 41 points in three meetings with Ottawa last season. What made the Redblacks' running game so good against a Calgary defence that allowed a total of 114 yards on the ground in the first two weeks? Ottawa GM Shawn Burke was as pleased about his trade for Daniel Adeboboye from the Argos as he was about any other off-season acquisition, and the 26-year-old Toronto native showed why against the Stamps. Adeboboye rushed for 96 yards on 10 carries that included the biggest play of the game, a 52-yard burst up the middle that preceded him scoring the afternoon's only touchdown on a nine-yard reception. A former Argo who already has two Grey Cup rings, Adeboboye received more work than he may have normally had because the ratio rule limits the number of snaps American William Stanback is in for while Ottawa is forced to start another American on the offensive line. Stanback did enough with his time in the game – running nine times for 82 yards, including 76 on a key second-quarter drive that followed a goal-line stand and set up one of Lewis Ward's four field goals – to prove there's still plenty of life in his 30-year-old legs. But also having a big day was the O-Line, which gave up one sack when it wasn't creating running holes. 'It starts with those guys up front,' head coach Bob Dyce told Jakubec. 'I thought they were physical and they kind of imposed their will on (the Stampeders defensive front) with their physical (play) and pass protection too.' Dyce also threw accolades at his receivers – who dropped about five slippery balls thrown by Crum – for their contributions in the run game. 'I have to give them credit, they do a great job,' said Dyce. 'They take their blocking seriously. You don't get those long runs if those guys aren't working. So it was a whole offensive unit (with the same) mindset.' How bad is the Redblacks' injury situation? For the Calgary game, Ottawa had 11 players on its one-game injured list and three more on the six-game. The Stamps, by comparison, had nine on the one-game list and eight on the six-game. But hitting the Redblacks hardest is that of their 14 injured players, 10 are Canadians. Calary's list of injured Canadians is at an easier-managed seven. 'We've talked about that fact,' said Dyce. 'Even though we've got some guys down, we have faith in everybody in the room. 'Those (Canadian replacements) have stood up all year, and they showed it today.' If the Redblacks can get one of their three injured Canadian O-lineman back – and it sounds like Eric Starczala is the closest to returning – then he can move in at centre and Jacob Ruby can slide down to right tackle, to replace American Darta Lee. That would allow the Redblacks to utilize Stanback and Adeboboye as they wish and not have their decision dictated by the ratio rule. Who has been the most pleasant surprise on defence? While Charlie Ringland did a nice job as a fill-in for fellow Canadian Alonzo Addae (season-ending elbow injury) at safety with an interception (on a pass he should have dropped as it came on a Stampeders third down game and gave the Redblacks worse field position than they otherwise would have had) and five defensive tackles, American Adrian Frye has solidified the strong-side cornerback spot. Frye, a 26-year-old Texas Tech product who made his first CFL start last Oct. 25, had five defensive tackles and a tackle for a loss on the goal-line stand that rates as Saturday's defensive play of the game. He also had another forced fumble, giving him three in two road games to go along with the fumble recovery he had in Saskatchewan. 'At the goal line, it's just who wants it more,' Frye told Jakubec when asked about stopping former NFL quarterback P.J. Walker, who had nine starts with the Carolina Panthers (2020-23) and is now a Calgary backup. 'When it came down to it, I just flew off the edge and figured he was gonna try to get to the perimeter, find one of them, B or C gap holes. I just flew down there and hoped I could fill it for him.'
