The Saskatchewan Roughriders lost the Labour Day Classic and fall to third in the CFL West Division. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)

By Britton Gray

Riders fumble

Riders now winless in six straight, lose Labour Day Classic to Bombers

Sep 1, 2024 | 9:46 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn’t overcome a 15-point halftime deficit as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers played spoiler in the Labour Day Classic.

Winnipeg jumped out to a 15-point lead to end the first half and the Riders couldn’t make up the difference in the second, losing 35-33.

“Disheartening to not get this one, for sure,” said Riders quarterback Trevor Harris.

Harris scored on a one-yard rush with 15 seconds left to get within two points but Harris’ throw was broken up on the convert attempt.

“That one I didn’t locate him and it’s unfortunate,” Harris said. “I’ll wake up in the middle of the night thinking of that one.”

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Saskatchewan had a chance to win the game after kicker Brett Lauther kicked an on-side kick which the Riders recovered.

After a pass interference call, Lauther lined up for a 60-yard field goal but came up short on the long kick.

The Riders are now winless in six straight games (0-5-1) and fall all the way down to third in the CFL’s West Division due to the Bombers and B.C. Lions both picking up wins Labour Day weekend.

Zach Collaros didn’t play in the second half of the game after being hit in the head near the end of the second quarter. Collaros finished the game with 218 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Chris Streveler came into the game and finished it for the Bombers. Along with two rushing touchdowns, Streveler had 46 passing yards.

Trevor Harris enjoyed a nice bounceback game after struggling in the team’s 20-19 loss to the Toronto Argonauts last week. He finished the game with 368 yards and three touchdowns.