Harris, Ouellette key to Riders’ Cup victory

The Saskatchewan Roughriders break a 12-year Grey Cup drought with a championship win over Montreal, led by standout play from Trevor Harris and A.J. Ouellette.

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November 24, 2025

key points from this story:

  • Riders win 2025 Grey Cup title
  • Harris named Grey Cup MVP
  • Ouellette leads with 83 rushing yards
  • Victory at Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium
  • Fans travel for championship support
  • Riders snap 12-year cup drought

Now, just like the rabid fan base that lives and dies with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian Football League fans across the land are green — with envy.

The Riders, who last won a Grey Cup 12 years ago when they blasted Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in front of their boisterous fans in Regina, finally broke their championship drought Nov. 16 by beating the Montreal Alouettes 25-17.

To make it even sweeter for Gang Green, the Riders displayed their championship chops on the turf at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, scene of so many battles against their arch rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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