Alford's Electrifying Return Seals Riders’ Victory Over Argos in Wild Finish
What. A. Game. If you're a CFL fan—or even if you're just a casual sports watcher—you need to hear about what just went down between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts. It was one of those games where you think it’s over, and then bam , the script flips in a heartbeat. The Riders are now 3-0, and it’s largely thanks to one jaw-dropping play: Mario Alford’s 99-yard kickoff return touchdown that sealed a dramatic 39-32 win.
So here’s how it all unfolded. The game was neck-and-neck, both teams throwing punches, metaphorically speaking. Big plays were flying on both sides. The Argonauts were desperate to avoid a dreaded 0-3 start, and they came out swinging with intensity and grit. At one point, it looked like they had the momentum locked down—Doeges’ touchdown and a clutch two-point convert tied the game late. You could feel the air get tense.
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But just when it seemed we were headed for overtime, Alford decided to flip the switch. On the ensuing kickoff, he fielded the ball deep in his own end, read the blocks, and burst through the coverage team like a rocket. One cut here, a broken tackle there, and then nothing but open field. Ninety-nine yards later, he was in the end zone, and Mosaic Stadium absolutely erupted . You can’t script a better ending than that. It was pure football magic.
The Riders, now 3-0, have a different kind of energy this season. It’s not just the wins—it’s how they’re winning. They’re staying composed under pressure, answering big plays with bigger ones, and showing they’ve got game-changers like Alford who can decide an outcome in a flash.
Meanwhile, the Argos have to go back to the drawing board. They showed flashes of brilliance, no doubt—Arbuckle was connecting well, and their ground game found life at times—but costly lapses on special teams like that return will haunt them.
Alford’s post-game comments summed it up best: “Just make a play.” And that’s exactly what he did. In a moment where heroes are made, Alford delivered.
If this game is any indication of how the CFL season will go, buckle up. The Riders are red-hot, and with performances like this, they’re not just winning—they're putting the league on notice.
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