Canadian football news: the Montreal Alouettes lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 to 0 in the second quarter of the East Final at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, and Winnipeg is still waiting for its first points of the afternoon.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Montreal, Quebec | Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sources: theScore live game data | Sportradar live scoreboard | Last updated: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3:59 p.m. ET
Key Takeaways
- Montreal leads Winnipeg 13 to 0 in the second quarter, with 9:47 left in the quarter at last check.
- Jose Maltos Diaz kicked a 30 yard field goal at 11:17 left in the second quarter to stretch the lead from 10 to 0 to 13 to 0.
- Stevie Scott III scored the only touchdown so far, a 3 yard run at 3:41 left in the first quarter, after Maltos Diaz opened the scoring with a 40 yard field goal.
- Winnipeg has 64 total yards to Montreal 141, and the Bombers have lost one fumble.
- Zach Collaros is active for Winnipeg after being listed as a game time decision with a rib injury.
How the East Final Reached 13 to 0
Montreal has scored on three of its drives and Winnipeg has yet to answer. Maltos Diaz opened the scoring with a 40 yard field goal at 12:09 left in the first quarter. Scott then ran 3 yards up the middle for a touchdown at 3:41 left in the first, and the extra point made it 10 to 0. The second quarter brought more of the same, with Maltos Diaz good from 30 yards at 11:17 left to make it 13 to 0.
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Winnipeg won the East Semifinal 25 to 22 in Toronto last Saturday to reach this game as the crossover team. Montreal finished 14 and 4, the best record in the CFL, and went 9 and 0 at home this season.
What the Numbers Say So Far
The yardage gap tells the story of the first half. Montreal has 141 total yards to Winnipeg 64. Montreal has 121 passing yards to Winnipeg 29, while Winnipeg has the edge on the ground, 42 rushing yards to 20. Montreal holds a 6 to 4 edge in first downs.
Winnipeg has turned the ball over once on a lost fumble. Montreal has not turned it over. Montreal has one sack for 7 yards. Winnipeg has punted four times to Montreal two, and Winnipeg has taken 3 penalties for 30 yards to Montreal 1 for 5. Montreal has held the ball for 10:39 to Winnipeg 9:34.
What Comes Next for Winnipeg
The Bombers need points before halftime. A 13 point deficit in Montreal is not out of reach, but Winnipeg has moved the ball only 64 yards in nearly 21 minutes of game time, and every empty drive lets the crowd and the clock work for the Alouettes.
The winner of this East Final plays in the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, November 15. The loser goes home.
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