Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs BC Lions

In a Week 3 clash under the dome at BC Place, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers asserted their dominance with a controlled 27–14 victory over the BC Lions. With veteran quarterback Zach Collaros returning from suspension, the Bombers wasted no time setting the tone. Collaros led a masterful 12-play, 72-yard opening drive capped by a touchdown pass to Dalton Schoen, reminding everyone why he remains one of the CFL’s elite. He finished with 179 yards and two touchdowns, despite throwing two interceptions.

BC, meanwhile, handed the reins to Jeremiah Masoli, who stepped in for the injured Vernon Adams Jr. Masoli showed flashes of resilience, throwing for 281 yards and a late touchdown, but was hampered by two interceptions and a lack of offensive rhythm. Winnipeg’s defense made life difficult, particularly on the ground, limiting the Lions’ rushing duo of Matthew Peterson and Quinton Cooley to just 85 total yards.

One of the game’s turning points came midway through the third quarter, when BC running back James Butler fumbled the ball, and Bombers defender Jamal Parker scooped it up and returned it 57 yards for a crucial defensive touchdown. That play, combined with a 55-yard field goal from Sergio Castillo, sealed Winnipeg’s second win of the season and pushed BC to a disappointing 1–2 start.

Although the Lions connected on a 48-yard bomb from Masoli to Keric Wheatfall late in the game, it was too little, too late. Winnipeg’s defense held firm throughout the night, forcing turnovers and limiting red-zone damage. The Bombers move to 2–0 on the season and return home next week to host the Edmonton Elks, while the Lions will look to regroup before heading to Saskatchewan to face the Roughriders.

**Final Score: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27, BC Lions 14
**Date: June 21, 2025
**Location: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia