Recap: BC Lions VS Montreal Alouettes 2025-07-05

B.C. Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes: A Thriller That Ended in a Brawl (And a Punch to a Non-Player—How Meta Is That?)

The CFL’s most anticipated punch-up of the season didn’t happen on the field—though the BC Lions’ 21-20 victory over the Montreal Alouettes was close enough to a thriller to justify the chaos. With the score tied at 20-20 and the clock expiring, Nathan Rourke launched a 24-yard dime to Jose Maltos (who’d earlier nailed a 30-yard field goal), setting up Sean Whyte to drill a 43-yard game-winner. The Lions’ defense, led by Kabion Ento’s early interception, then earned their paychecks by keeping Montreal’s improved rushing attack (35 yards from Thomas Erlington) in check. Erlington himself scored his first TD of the season, but let’s be honest: nobody’s talking about that now.

Postgame, the real drama began. Former NFL enforcer Kemoko Turay—fresh off four seasons with the Colts and 49ers—decided his first CFL season was the perfect time to moonlight as a brawler. After a Montreal player (Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund) allegedly said something unspeakable, Turay escalated things by punching… a player not in uniform. Yes, folks, the CFL’s version of a “technical foul” just got a lot more interesting. Per Montreal’s coach Jason Maas: “No one from another team will enter our locker room.” Too late, Jason! The Lions had already breached the sanctity of Alouettes’ postgame showers.

Key Stats to Remember:
- Lions’ offense: 21 points, 0 style points (but who cares? They won).
- Whyte’s 43-yard FG: The most dramatic kick since someone tried to “kick” a field goal into the sun at BC Place in 2018.
- Alouettes’ 28.1-second field goal: A lead they held until Turay’s future as a CFL ambassador took a hit.
- Turay’s punch: -5000 coolness points, +infinity “you’re getting fined” points.

The rematch on August 16 will be a chance for Montreal to avenge the loss and the bruised egos. But first, the CFL will likely fine everyone involved except the guy Turay punched (he’s just there for ambiance). As Frédéric Daigle aptly put it: “It was a great day.” Sure, Frédéric. Let’s just hope next time, the only thing getting intercepted is a pass, not a fist.

Final Odds Teaser:
- Rematch line: Lions -3.5 (because nobody bets on the Alouettes after this).
- Prop bet of the year: “Will Kemoko Turay show up to the August 16 game wearing a tuxedo to avoid fines?” Over 0.5, -150.

Stay classy, CFL. You’re one punch away from a Real Housewives spinoff.

Created: July 6, 2025, 5:29 a.m. GMT