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Part of situation: 2026 Canadian Football League season developments (6 clusters)

Calgary Stampeders defeat Ottawa Redblacks 45-31

CFL Calgary Stampeders Ottawa Redblacks Vernon Adams Jr. football

The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 45-31 on Saturday, keeping their CFL playoff hopes alive. The victory moves Calgary to a 7-8 record, while the Redblacks fall to 0-14 for the season.

Calgary quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. led the offense, completing 24 of 30 passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns. Deonta McMahon contributed significantly with two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Calgary's Rene Paredes added three field goals and five converts.

Ottawa's McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw for 418 yards and two touchdowns but also recorded one interception. Despite a late scoring effort from Ottawa, a scoreless third quarter hindered their comeback attempt. The Redblacks' loss marks a historic struggle, tying the 1994 Shreveport Pirates for the worst start to a season in CFL history. Ottawa's losing streak now extends to 20 games, a modern-day CFL record.

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Calgary Stampeders · Deonta McMahon · McLeod Bethel-Thompson · Ottawa Redblacks · Vernon Adams Jr.

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Dinwiddie After 45-31 Loss: 'Groundhog Day Around Here' [cflnewshub.com]
Ottawa Redblacks sunk by self-sabotage in loss to Stampeders (& eight other thoughts) [3downnation.com]
Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive with 45-31 victory over winless Redblacks [www.brandonsun.com]
Calgary Stampeders beat Ottawa Redblacks 45-31 [globalnews.ca]
Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive with 45-31 victory over winless Redblacks [www.narcity.com]
Stampeders keep playoff hopes alive with 45-31 victory over winless Redblacks [www.winnipegfreepress.com]