B.C. Lions run out of options, drop opener to Riders (& 11 other thoughts)
The B.C. Lions lost their 2026 CFL season opener to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a close 31-27 game. The loss was compounded by significant injuries to key players, including Seven McGee and Jevon Cottoy, which forced the team to adjust their roster mid-game.
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The B.C. Lions suffered a familiar fate in the rematch of last year s West Final, pushing the Roughriders until the final play of their 2026 season-opener before ultimately falling 31-27 in front of 30,168 fans in Saskatchewan.
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