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Nail Biter

Roughriders, Blue Bombers go down to the wire with 19-17 Saskatchewan win

Sep 1, 2019 | 4:19 PM

It was a thrilling finish at the Labour Day Classic, with the Saskatchewan Roughriders coming away with the 19-17 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Kicker Brett Lauther hit the game-winning field goal as time expired.

Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo finished the game with one touchdown and two interceptions. He completed 25 of 39 pass attempts for 300 yards.

Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler completed 16 of 24 attempts for 161 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.