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CFL game between Roughriders and Redblacks ends in a tie after dramatic late-game action
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    CFL game between Roughriders and Redblacks ends in a tie after dramatic late-game action

    OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders settled for a 22-22 tie after an eventful overtime Thursday night.

    A 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal for Saskatchewan appeared to be the winner in the second overtime, and players had started to leave the field while fans had started to walk onto the field when Ottawa challenged for roughing the passer.

    On the ensuing drive, Ottawa (5-2-1) was able to tie the game on a 14-yard Lewis Ward field goal.

    Dustin Crum ran in an 11-yard touchdown in the first overtime series for Ottawa, but the team failed to connect on its two-point convert to take a 19-13 lead.

    Also in overtime, Saskatchewan was stopped on its attempt at the five-yard line but challenged for pass interference. Quarterback Shea Patterson was then successful on a 10-yard touchdown pass to Samuel Emilus, but the Riders also fell short on the extra two points, setting up the second overtime series.

    Trailing for most of the game, Saskatchewan scored a touchdown with 1:53 remaining to tie the game 10-10 and added a 37-yard field goal to take its first lead.

    Ottawa tied the game with three seconds remaining on a 47-yard field goal by Ward.

    Patterson finished the game 30-for-49 for 299 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for the Roughriders, who improved to 5-3-1.

    Crum, who was called into action after Dru Brown was injured early in the second quarter, finished the game 21-for-32 for 211 yards and one interception. He also ran the ball for 72 yards and one touchdown.

    Brown was 6-for-9 for 55 yards before leaving the game. 

    Tied 3-3 at halftime, Ward had a 22-yard field goal blocked in the third quarter, but a Patterson interception by Alonzo Addae set up a 28-yard kick to give Ottawa a 6-3 lead. Richie Leone added a single with a late punt for Ottawa.

    Saskatchewan’s gamble in the fourth quarter on third-and-one at Ottawa’s 16 was stopped by the Redblacks’ defence. However, late in the game, Patterson connected with Shawn Bane Jr. for the game-tying touchdown with 1:53 left on third and seven.

    Crum’s interception on Ottawa’s next drive set up Saskatchewan at the Redblacks’ 31, leading to a 37-yard field goal to give Saskatchewan its first lead.

    Both teams struggled to find momentum. The first points came in the final minute of the first half, with Lauther hitting a 47-yard field goal and Ward answering with a 13-yarder after the Redblacks failed to score twice from the six-yard line. 

    Ottawa was also stymied by a DeVonte Dedmon fumble on a punt return and a blocked 38-yard field goal attempt. 

    Saskatchewan’s drive off the blocked kick was stopped by an interception from Alijah McGee, making his season debut for Ottawa.

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    In a thrilling CFL matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Ottawa Redblacks, fans were treated to a nail-biting finish as the game ended in a rare tie after a series of dramatic late-game actions.

    The game started off with both teams trading blows, with the Roughriders taking an early lead thanks to some impressive offensive plays. However, the Redblacks quickly answered back with their own scoring drives, keeping the game neck and neck throughout the first three quarters.

    As the clock wound down in the fourth quarter, tensions were high as both teams fought tooth and nail for the win. With just minutes left in the game, the Roughriders managed to take the lead with a field goal, putting them ahead by three points.

    But the Redblacks weren’t ready to give up just yet. In a stunning display of resilience, they drove down the field and managed to tie the game with a last-minute touchdown, sending the game into overtime.

    The overtime period was just as intense as regulation play, with both teams trading possessions and scoring opportunities. In the end, neither team was able to break the deadlock, and the game ended in a rare tie.

    While ties are uncommon in football, they serve as a reminder of just how evenly matched these two teams were on this particular day. Fans were left on the edge of their seats throughout the game, and while there may not have been a clear winner, both teams can walk away knowing they gave it their all.

    Overall, this CFL matchup between the Roughriders and Redblacks will go down as one of the most exciting and memorable games of the season, showcasing the talent and determination of both teams.