cfl Game Recap
Recap - Lions Defeat Edmonton 37-29
Taquan Mizzell ran for 112 yards as British Columbia handled Edmonton by a score of 37-29 on Friday at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
British Columbia was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 50.0.
Taquan Mizzell rushed for 112 yards, while Vernon Adams Jr. added 54 yards in the win. Keon Hatcher and Jevon Cottoy added 91 and 88 receiving yards respectively.
Tre Ford rushed for 43 yards for Edmonton, while Shannon Brooks added 22 yards. Tre Ford threw for 182 yards for the Elks, while receivers Kyran Moore and Dillon Mitchell had 56 and 42 yards respectively.
British Columbia outgained Edmonton 440-272 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 19-18 by the Lions.
British Columbia lost the time of possession battle 30:46-29:14, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
British Columbia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Roughriders. The Elks will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.