A Championship Battle Decided by the Finest Margins
The Montreal Alouettes are left to agonize over what might have been after a heartbreakingly close defeat in the 112th Grey Cup. The championship game, held in Winnipeg on Sunday, November 16, 2025, saw the Alouettes come up just short against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a contest that truly lived up to its billing as a hard-fought battle.
Key Moments in a Tight Contest
The game was a defensive struggle from the outset, with both teams trading blows. A pivotal moment captured the intensity of the clash when Montreal Alouettes' Stevie Scott III was upended by Saskatchewan Roughriders' Micah Johnson during a first-half play. This physical encounter set the tone for a game where every yard was contested. Despite a valiant effort, the Alouettes could not secure the final, game-winning plays needed to claim the trophy.
Aftermath and Looking Ahead
The final whistle marked a devastating end to the Alouettes' season, a campaign that came within grasp of the ultimate prize. The sentiment from the Roughriders' camp, encapsulated by their statement 'It was our time,' only sharpened the sting of defeat for Montreal. The Alouettes now enter the offseason with the difficult task of processing this narrow loss while also building for the future, knowing how close they were to CFL glory.
