Alberta Dethrones Ontario in an Overtime Thriller to Win the 2025 Football Canada Cup, Saskatchewan Secures Bronze
ANTIGONISH, NS (July 20, 2025) – In one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history, Alberta overcame a 21-point deficit and stunned Ontario in overtime to capture the 2025 Football Canada Cup title, winning 37-34 at St. FX Stadium. The game featured five rushing touchdowns from Alberta’s ground unit — including four by running back Joel Thorpe.
Ontario raced out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter, powered by two touchdown catches and a goal-line score from standout receiver I. Petryk-Orr. But Alberta slowly clawed their way back behind Thorpe’s punishing runs and a 90-yard touchdown drive to close the half.
Ontario appeared to seal the game with a 99-yard touchdown run by Jeshi Cater to go up 31-21 with under seven minutes to play. Alberta, unfazed, responded with ten unanswered points, tying the game with just six seconds remaining on another Thorpe score.
In overtime, Ontario managed a field goal on its possession, but Alberta sealed the comeback with a 4-yard walk-off touchdown run, Thorpe’s fourth of the game, to clinch the 2025 Football Canada Cup in stunning fashion.
Final: Alberta 37 – Ontario 34 (OT)
Bronze Medal Game
Saskatchewan 36 – Quebec 8
Saskatchewan left no doubt in their bronze medal matchup, opening with 23 first-quarter points and cruising to a 36-8 victory over Quebec. Quarterback Bazarkiewicz threw three touchdowns, including two deep strikes to Ben Blackburn (85 and 40 yards), while also adding a rushing score of his own. Quebec’s lone touchdown came on a blocked punt return in the third quarter.
5th Place Game
Manitoba 21 – New Brunswick 3
After a scoreless first quarter, New Brunswick opened the scoring with a field goal — but it was all Manitoba from there. Quarterback Khaleel Hosein threw for three touchdowns to lead Manitoba past New Brunswick 21-3 and secure fifth place. Manitoba’s defence recorded three interceptions and held New Brunswick to just 86 yards through the air.
7th Place Game
British Columbia 33 – Nova Scotia 5
British Columbia secured its first win of the tournament with a dominant 33-5 showing against Nova Scotia. BC’s Ayden McDonald returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown, while running back Llarena contributed both a rushing and receiving score. Nova Scotia’s only points came from a field goal and two rouges.
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