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Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeat Ottawa Redblacks 35-22
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 35-22 on Saturday afternoon. Tre Ford led the Hamilton offense with two touchdown passes and 170 passing yards, while also contributing 52 rushing yards. Marc Liegghio provided significant scoring for the Tiger-Cats by successfully kicking seven field goals.
The Redblacks struggled throughout the game, committing four turnovers including a fumble and two interceptions. A partially blocked punt allowed Hamilton to convert into 20 points through two touchdowns and two field goals. This loss marks Ottawa's 23rd defeat in 24 games dating back to last season, and the team has set a CFL record for the most losses to open a season with 16.
For Hamilton, the victory marks their second win over Ottawa in their final eight regular-season games. For Ottawa, quarterback Bryson Barnes completed 13-of-26 passes for 163 yards and two interceptions.
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CFL · Hamilton Tiger-Cats · Marc Liegghio · Ottawa Redblacks · Tre Ford