# Ottawa Redblacks season performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ottawa-redblacks-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-17T02:01:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following a winless 0-16 start to the season, the Ottawa Redblacks announced that rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes would make his first career start against the Toronto Argonauts.

In that matchup, Barnes led the Redblacks to a 40-39 victory, snapping a 22-game losing streak. During the game, Barnes completed 27 of 37 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns, including a decisive 24-yard touchdown pass to Ayden Eberhardt with 30 seconds remaining. The win marked Ottawa’s first victory of the season and their first home win since September 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Ottawa Redblacks snap 22-game losing streak with win over Toronto

Rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes led the Ottawa Redblacks to a 40-39 win over the Toronto Argonauts, ending a 22-game losing streak and securing Ottawa's first victory of the season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-redblacks-snap-22-game-losing-streak-with-win-over-toronto

### 2026-10-14: Ottawa Redblacks to start rookie Bryson Barnes against Toronto Argonauts

Ottawa Redblacks rookie quarterback Bryson Barnes will make his first start this Friday against the Toronto Argonauts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ottawa-redblacks-to-start-rookie-bryson-barnes-against-toronto-argonauts

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