The B.C. Lions opened their CFL season with a 31-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Nathan Rourke led the Lions with 324 passing yards and three touchdowns. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed for the announced crowd of 52,837 before kickoff, though many fans reported significant frustration due to long entry wait times and poor crowd management at the stadium.
Rourke throws 3 TDs as B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener
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The B.C. Lions opened their CFL season with a 31-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks. Quarterback Nathan Rourke led the Lions with 324 passing yards and three touchdowns. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed for the announced crowd of 52,837 before kickoff, though many fans reported significant frustration due to long entry wait times and poor crowd management at the stadium.
Trending- 1 Before kickoff: Snoop Dogg performed for the crowd.
- 2 Saturday (June 7th, 2025): The game was played, with the B.C. Lions winning 31-14.
- 3 During game entry: Fans experienced long wait times and congestion at gates.
- 4 After the game: Fans voiced frustration on social media regarding stadium entry.
- B.C. Lions start the CFL season with a win
- Fans experienced significant frustration and delays entering the stadium due to crowd management issues
What: The B.C. Lions defeated the Edmonton Elks 31-14 in their CFL season opener, with Nathan Rourke throwing three touchdowns. Snoop Dogg performed pre-game.
When: Saturday (June 7th, 2025).
Where: The B.C. Lions' home stadium, likely in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Why: It was the opening game of the CFL season for both teams.
How: Nathan Rourke's strong performance (324 passing yards, 3 touchdowns), supported by Stanley Berryhill III (2 receiving TDs), Justin McInnis (1 receiving TD), and James Butler (1 rushing major). Sean Whyte contributed a field goal. Edmonton's points came from Cody Fajardo (2 rushing majors) and a rouge from Cody Grace's punt.