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Calgary beats BC to keep CFL playoff hopes alive

The Calgary Stampeders beat the BC Lions 32-13 on 17 October to preserve their CFL playoff hopes entering the final week. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 324 yards and a touchdown, while Quincy Vaughn scored twice on the ground.

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Calgary won 32-13 after holding BC scoreless in the second half. The CFL recap said Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 324 yards and a touchdown, while Quincy Vaughn scored twice on the ground. Deonta McMahon added 105 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards.

The win moved the Stampeders to 9-9 but did not secure a playoff place. With Calgary on a bye in the final week, the team needed Winnipeg to lose its last game to BC to claim the West Division’s remaining berth. BC had already secured a home playoff game after Edmonton beat Winnipeg on Friday.

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Regular-season game between the Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions on 17 October 2026.

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The score is the final result in the home club’s 18 October match report; score columns record goals as counts.

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