Hamilton Tiger-Cats Edge Toronto Argonauts 24‑23 on Missed Final Field Goal

The Hamilton Tiger‑Cats defeated the Toronto Argonauts 24‑23 on Saturday night in Hamilton after veteran Toronto kicker Lirim Hajrullahu missed a 31‑yard field‑goal attempt as time expired. The miss preserved the one‑point lead secured earlier by a 49‑yard field goal from Marc Liegghio.

Quarterback Tre Ford, playing his first start for Hamilton, threw for 218 yards and a touchdown while rushing for a game‑high 109 yards. He completed 21 of 27 passes. Toronto’s Chad Kelly responded with 322 passing yards and a touchdown pass to DaVaris Ungerer III, and the Argonauts rallied late, but the final kick fell short.

The game was delayed during warm‑ups because the Air Quality Health Index in Hamilton briefly exceeded the league’s threshold, prompting teams to enter the locker rooms before resuming play. Both squads practiced indoors earlier in the week due to poor air quality. Injuries also affected Hamilton’s offensive line, forcing tight end Max Mang to shift to guard.

The victory moves Hamilton to a 3‑3 record and gives them a narrow edge in the East Division rivalry, marking their first win in three games and the first since starter Bo Levi Mitchell’s ankle injury earlier in the season.