Montreal Alouettes defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31-18 in Week 8 showdown

The Montreal Alouettes beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31‑18 at Percival Molson Stadium on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The victory moved Montreal to a league‑best 6‑1 record, extending their winning streak to four games and putting them six points ahead of both Hamilton and Toronto in the East Division, while also securing the season‑series tiebreaker.

Key contributions came from running back Travis Theis, who rushed for a career‑high 156 yards and scored the game‑closing touchdown with 24 seconds left. Quarterback Terry Wilson, in his Montreal debut, added two one‑yard rushing touchdowns. New return specialist DeVonte Dedmon logged 100 kickoff return yards, and kicker Jose Maltos Diaz hit three field goals, including a 35‑yard kick after a blocked punt in the final minutes to clinch the lead. Hamilton’s only highlight was a 100‑yard punt‑return touchdown by Isaiah Wooden, but the team committed 11 penalties, costing them valuable yardage.