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Redblacks Lose Despite Quarterback Switch

On Saturday, the Ottawa Redblacks lost 26‑23 to the Toronto Argonauts, extending their losing streak to 18 games. Veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel‑Thompson replaced starter Jake Maier midway through the second quarter, sparking a 7‑4 lead after a 75‑yard drive. Despite the change, the Redblacks could not hold the lead; the Argonauts’ Chad Kelly threw 443 yards and two interceptions, while Lirim Hajrullahu’s 29‑yard walk‑off field goal sealed the defeat. Ottawa’s defense faltered in the second half, and the team’s 12‑game winless run now puts them two‑thirds of the way toward an unprecedented 0‑18 season. The Argonauts improved to 7‑6, while the Redblacks remain 0‑12. Ottawa added 12 new players before the game, including five defensive starters, but the roster overhaul did not translate into a win. Bethel‑Thompson, 38, is unlikely to be a long‑term solution, but his experience keeps the team competitive in close contests.

· sportsnet.ca

The essential points

  1. 01McLeod Bethel‑Thompson replaced Jake Maier in the second quarter, giving Ottawa a 7‑4 lead.
  2. 02Argonauts’ Chad Kelly threw 443 yards and two interceptions, but Lirim Hajrullahu’s 29‑yard walk‑off field goal won the game.
  3. 03Ottawa’s 18‑game losing streak now places them two‑thirds of the way toward an unprecedented 0‑18 season.
  4. 04The Redblacks added 12 new players, including five defensive starters, before the game, yet still lost 26‑23.
The full brief

On Saturday, the Ottawa Redblacks lost 26‑23 to the Toronto Argonauts, extending their losing streak to 18 games. Veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel‑Thompson replaced starter Jake Maier midway through the second quarter, sparking a 7‑4 lead after a 75‑yard drive. Despite the change, the Redblacks could not hold the lead; the Argonauts’ Chad Kelly threw 443 yards and two interceptions, while Lirim Hajrullahu’s 29‑yard walk‑off field goal sealed the defeat.

Ottawa’s defense faltered in the second half, and the team’s 12‑game winless run now puts them two‑thirds of the way toward an unprecedented 0‑18 season. The Argonauts improved to 7‑6, while the Redblacks remain 0‑12. Ottawa added 12 new players before the game, including five defensive starters, but the roster overhaul did not translate into a win.

Bethel‑Thompson, 38, is unlikely to be a long‑term solution, but his experience keeps the team competitive in close contests.