CFL East Final news: the Montreal Alouettes lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10 to 0 after the first quarter at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, and Winnipeg is still looking for its first points of the game.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Montreal, Quebec | November 7, 2026
Sources: CFL.ca GameTracker, theScore | Last updated: November 7, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Montreal leads Winnipeg 10 to 0 after the first quarter of the East Final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Jose Maltos Diaz opened the scoring with a 40 yard field goal, then Stevie Scott III ran in a 3 yard touchdown and Maltos Diaz added the convert.
- Zach Collaros is active and playing for Winnipeg: 5 of 7 passing for 29 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the first quarter.
- The second quarter is underway with no points scored yet. The winner advances to the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary on November 15.
How Montreal Built the 10 to 0 Lead
Montreal struck first. Jose Maltos Diaz kicked a 40 yard field goal with 12:09 left in the first quarter to put the Alouettes up 3 to 0. The kick came on third and 6 from the Winnipeg 32 yard line.
The Alouettes doubled the lead late in the quarter. Stevie Scott III ran 3 yards up the middle for a touchdown with 3:41 left in the first quarter, on first and 3 from the Winnipeg 3 yard line. Maltos Diaz kicked the convert with 3:23 left, and Montreal took a 10 to 0 lead into the break between quarters.
Collaros Is Playing, but Winnipeg Is Still Scoreless
Zach Collaros is under centre for Winnipeg after being listed as a game-time decision during the week. He is the only Winnipeg passer on the live stats sheet so far: 5 completions on 7 attempts for 29 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the first quarter.
Winnipeg has not found the end zone or the scoreboard yet. The Bombers crossed over from the West after beating the Toronto Argonauts 25 to 22 in the East Semifinal on October 31, and they now face a Montreal team that finished 14-4, the best record in the CFL.
Early in the second quarter, Montreal challenged a Brady Oliveira rush at 14:05. The play was overturned, and the score did not change.
What Is at Stake in the Second Quarter
The second quarter is underway, with 13:50 remaining at the last check and no points scored yet in the quarter. The winner of this game plays in the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15.
Winnipeg is 9-9 and playing its third straight road playoff game in the East. Montreal is 9-0 at home this season and beat Winnipeg 37 to 10 at Percival Molson Stadium in October. The Bombers need points soon, because a 10 point gap in a playoff game in Montreal only gets harder to close as the clock runs down.
Maplestime will provide updates from the East Final as the game continues.
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