BC Lions upset Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19 in CFL showdown
The BC Lions defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35‑19 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. The Lions dominated on the ground, totalling 377 rushing yards. Running back Zander Horvath rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns, while rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter, making his first CFL start, added 160 rushing yards, 96 passing yards and a touchdown to Jermaine Jackson. Winnipeg quarterback Dru Brown completed 18 of 21 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown to Tim White before leaving the game injured in the fourth quarter. Sean Whyte contributed two field goals and three converts for the Lions, and Sergio Castillo kicked four field goals and a convert for the Bombers. The result gave the Lions their second win of the season and dropped the Bombers to 4‑4.
Entities: BC Lions · British Columbia Lions · Dru Brown · Kaidon Salter · Princess Auto Stadium · Winnipeg Blue Bombers · Zander Horvath
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dru Brown is the quarterback for the Blue Bombers in this game while Zach Collaros continues his recovery.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Blue Bombers lost 52-30 to the Calgary Stampeders in the previous week.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The BC Lions have a record of 1-5 heading into the game.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions will play each other in Week 9 of the CFL on Thursday night, July 30, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski said the team wants to be great despite being above .500.
- [● 2 SOURCES] BC Lions rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter will make his first career start in this game.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Blue Bombers have a record of 4-3 heading into the game.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game will be held at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Blue Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo made four field goals and a convert. (Bombers special teams)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The BC Lions defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-19 on July 30, 2026. (BC Lions defeat Blue Bombers 35-19 on July 30, 2026)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Kaidon Salter rushed for 160 yards, passed for 96 yards and threw a touchdown to Jermaine Jackson. (B. C. Lions use ground and pound attack to dump Blue Bombers 35-19 - Nelson Star)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The game took place at Princess Auto Stadium. (Location of the game)