The 112th Grey Cup preview

The GIST: The 112th Grey Cup kicks off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, featuring the West Division champ Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. the East Division–winning Montreal Alouettes. And if the title tilt is anything like the first four postseason games, we’re in for an absolute treat. Let’s dig in.

🟢 Why the Roughriders will win: The best squad in the CFL all season long, Saskatchewan’s combination of depth and experience is their biggest strength. And it all starts under center: Thirty-nine–year-old quarterback (QB) Trevor Harris is aiming to cap off an illustrious CFL career with his first Grey Cup win as a starter after leading the league in completion percentage.

• But if the Riders want to end their 12-year Grey Cup drought, it’ll take more than Harris alone. Enter: Running back A.J. Ouellette, who’s been virtually unstoppable while logging his second career 1K-yard rushing season. Talk about a one-two punch hammer.

🔵 Why the Alouettes will win: Montreal’s depth rivals their foes, but their title hopes could hinge on the left hamstring of QB Davis Alexander. Already a tricky injury to manage, the crisp weather in Winnipeg certainly won’t help. Still, Alexander’s been spectacular, tossing 10 touchdowns in seven starts. Oh, and he’s a perfect 13-0 in his career as a starter.

• Not to mention, after appearing in the last four East Divisional Finals, the perennial powerhouse Alouettes are playing for their second Grey Cup in three years. It’s far too early to call the Alouettes a dynasty, but a win on Sunday would place them in elite company.

🤔 Our prediction: This game features the league’s deepest rosters, top statistical defenses, and best-coached teams, meaning it could go either way. While it’s the first time the Riders’ defense will see Alexander’s skillset up close — he didn’t play in either regular-season game against Saskatchewan (a series the teams split) — we’re giving the Riders a slight hamstring-related edge.