In the game, Bo Levi Mitchell, a seasoned quarterback, hurls five touchdown passes to propel the Ticats over the Argos with a score of 51-38.
In a thrilling game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders' quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell shone with an impressive five touchdown pass performance. However, the win did not propel the Stampeders to the top of the West Division standings, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders leading the way with a perfect 4-0 record.
Mitchell's outstanding game saw him complete 19 out of 24 passes for 332 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. Nick Arbuckle, who filled in for Mitchell, also had a solid outing, finishing the game with 27 completions out of 38 passes for 339 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Kenny Lawler, one of the Stampeders' receivers, had a standout game as well, registering 24 catches for 483 yards and five touchdowns so far this season. Lawler scored three touchdowns in the game against the Argonauts, with six catches for 207 yards.
The final score of the game was 51-38, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats emerging as winners. The victory was Hamilton's fourth straight against the Argonauts and their first road victory of 2025.
Despite Mitchell's impressive performance and the win, the Stampeders remain third in the West Division, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers closely following at 3-0. The top teams currently leading the Canadian Football League (CFL) standings are as follows:
| Division | Leading Teams | Record | |---------------|-----------------------------|---------| | West | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 4-0 | | | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 3-0 | | | Calgary Stampeders | 2-1 | | East | Montreal Alouettes | 3-1 | | | Toronto Argonauts | 1-3 |
In the East Division, the Montreal Alouettes hold a strong position with a 3-1 record. The Argonauts, despite Mitchell's impressive performance in their game, are struggling with a 1-3 record and dropped to 0-3 at home. They will have a bye week before visiting the Montreal Alouettes on July 17.
The game against the Argonauts was not without its drama. Toronto pulled to within 44-32 after Khalan Laborn's one-yard run at 8:01, but the two-point convert attempt was unsuccessful. Kiondre Smith scored a 16-yard touchdown for Hamilton at 4:29 of the fourth quarter, and Lirim Hajrullahu kicked two field goals for Toronto, with Damonte Coxie scoring a 10-yard touchdown for them at 14:57. Kevin Mital scored a six-yard touchdown for Hamilton at 14:08, but the two-point convert was unsuccessful.
Marc Liegghio booted six converts and a field goal in the game, while Tyler Ternowski and Greg Bell scored touchdowns for Hamilton. Janarion Grant returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown for Toronto at 7:09, and Kevin Brown scored a two-yard touchdown for them at 3:21.
With the CFL season well underway, the competition is heating up, and the standings are reflecting a competitive West Division where Saskatchewan and Winnipeg have yet to lose, while Montreal holds a strong position in the East.
The Toronto media highlighted Bo Levi Mitchell's impressive five-touchdown pass performance in the Stampeders' game against the Argonauts, but the win didn't propel them to the top of the West Division standings, with the Toronto Argonauts struggling in the Media landscape of Toronto, currently held to a 1-3 record in the East Division. The media in Toronto, however, may look forward to the Argonauts' clash with the Montreal Alouettes on July 17, as the Argonauts aim to seek redemption and climb up the CFL standings.
