Introduction
The 113th Grey Cup is set. The Montreal Alouettes will play the Edmonton Elks in Calgary on Sunday, November 15. Both teams won their division finals on Saturday, November 7. It will be a big day for Canadian football.
What Happened
Montreal beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33-23 in the Eastern Final in Montreal. Davis Alexander threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns for the Alouettes. He completed 23 of his 35 passes. His first touchdown pass went to Donny Ventrelli in the second quarter. His second went to Tyler Snead with 1:11 left in the game, and it sealed the win. Tyrice Beverette forced a big late fumble for Montreal. Brady Oliveira ran for 105 yards for Winnipeg, and Bryce Perkins scored two one-yard touchdowns for the Bombers.
Edmonton beat the BC Lions 28-16 in the Western Final in Edmonton. The game was close for most of the day. Cody Fajardo ran for a five-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and he also threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Austin Mack. Fajardo ran for 84 yards, the most in the game. Nathan Rourke ran for a touchdown to tie the game 16-16 in the fourth quarter. But Edmonton pulled away late, and Vincent Blanchard kicked five field goals for the Elks.
Why People Are Talking About It
People are talking about this because the Grey Cup is Canada’s biggest football game. Montreal had a great season with a 14-4 record, and Edmonton had a 13-5 record. Both teams won their finals on the same day, so fans now know the matchup. Davis Alexander had a huge game for Montreal, and Cody Fajardo did it with both his arm and his legs for Edmonton. Fans in both cities are excited, and many people are already talking about who will win.
What Happens Next
The Grey Cup will be played on Sunday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time in Calgary. The game is in Alberta, so Edmonton will play close to home. Fans will watch the two quarterbacks closely. Alexander will try to keep throwing well, and Fajardo will try to make big plays again. The winner will be the champion of the CFL. The CFL is the Canadian Football League.
Final Thoughts
Both teams earned their spot in the big game. Montreal has the best record, but Edmonton is playing close to home. The Grey Cup is one game, so anything can happen. It should be a fun game to watch on November 15.