Roughriders Secure Playoff Spot with Late Touchdown Against Alouettes

The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a playoff spot in the CFL on Saturday, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 16-12 with a late touchdown by KeeSean Johnson.

With just 1:29 remaining in the game and trailing 12-9, the Roughriders executed a 74-yard drive, culminating in a 17-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Harris to Johnson with 33 seconds left on the clock. This victory improved Saskatchewan's record to 9-8, while Montreal fell to 13-4.

Harris completed 26 of 38 passes for 231 yards, including one touchdown and one interception, and made a crucial 22-yard scramble during the final drive. The Alouettes, who rested several key players, including quarterback Davis Alexander, had Dustin Crum starting in his place, who went 19 of 25 for 173 yards and one touchdown. Montreal will face the Toronto Argonauts next Friday, while the Roughriders will host the Edmonton Elks on October 24.