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Calgary Stampeders defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44-20
The Calgary Stampeders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 44‑20 at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw a CFL‑record 21st touchdown pass of the season, his 20th before any interception, completing 18 of 25 for 252 yards and one TD while also running for eight yards. He connected with wide‑receiver Dejon Brissett for a 43‑yard TD; Brissett finished with six catches for 109 yards. Calgary’s offense, which leads the league with 39.7 points per game, was bolstered by running back Dedrick Mills, the CFL’s rushing leader with 584 yards, and by Tyreik McAllister, who earlier in the season became the first player to score a rushing, receiving and return touchdown in a single game.
Hamilton’s rookie quarterback Harrison Frost replaced starter Tre Ford in the first half, completing nine of 20 passes for 165 yards, one TD, one interception and a fumble. The Tiger‑Cats managed a field goal by Jude McAtamney and a late touchdown catch by Kenny Lawler, but could not overcome Calgary’s five touchdowns, including a defensive pick‑six by Derrick Moncrief. Both teams entered the game with identical 4‑4 records; Calgary’s defense ranks second in the league for fewest points allowed, while Hamilton’s defense is among the best at limiting opponent scoring. The game was broadcast on TSN, CTV and CFL+.
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Calgary Stampeders · Dave Dickenson · Dedrick Mills · Dejon Brissett · Hamilton Tiger-Cats · Montreal Alouettes · Ottawa Redblacks · Reggie Stubblefield · Scott Milanovich · Tre Ford · Vernon Adams Jr.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Linebacker Braxton Hill returns to the Hamilton starting lineup after missing two games with an ankle injury. 3downnation.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Both Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger‑Cats have a 3‑4 record entering the Week 9 game. www.ticats.ca · www.cfl.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quarterback Tre Ford is making his third start of the season for Hamilton. www.ticats.ca · www.cfl.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Calgary Stampeders lead the CFL in offensive points per game with 37.0. www.ticats.ca · www.cfl.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hamilton Tiger‑Cats defense ranks second in the league for fewest points allowed (25.3) and is tied second for fewest touchdowns allowed (18).
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tyreik McAllister became the first CFL player to score a rushing, receiving and return touchdown in the same game. www.ticats.ca · deadspin.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has thrown 20 touchdown passes with no interceptions this season. www.ticats.ca · www.cfl.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Running back Dedrick Mills leads the CFL in rushing yards with 584.