Winnipeg waited 750 days and an extra period but the Blue Bombers repeated as Grey Cup champions on Sunday, beating Hamilton 33-25 in a home game for the Tiger Cats.
With the overtime win, the Blue Bombers repeated as Grey Cup champions, something which hadn’t been done since 2009-10 when Montreal won it in back-to-back years. It was only the fourth Grey Cup final to go to overtime, including the first since 2016
After throwing two interceptions in the third quarter and after struggling in the red zone all night, the CFL’s Most Outsanding Player, Winnipeg QB Zach Collaros hit Darvin Adams wide open in the end zone and then cashed in on the 2-point conversion to give Winnipeg the win. Collaros finished the day 21-of-32 for 240 yards and two touchdowns and interceptions apiece.
The CFL’s leading receiver, Kenny Lawler, was held in check for Winnipeg, hauling in just three catches for 41 yards as Collaros spread the ball around and hit six different receivers over the course of the game.
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The Blue Bombers’ defense also came up clutch, intercepting Hamilton’s Jeremiah Masoli on the final play of the game in overtime to seal it for Winnipeg. Massoli came in in relief of Hamilton starter Dane Evans, who went 4-of-9 with an interception before leaving the game with an injury in the first half.
Massoli finished the day going 20-of-25 for 185 yards and two touchdowns through the air, while adding another 35 yards on the ground. The Tiger-Cats ran for 107 yards while Winnipeg ran for just 79.
The win for Winnipeg gives the Blue Bombers their 12th Grey Cup title in franchise history and marked their 26th appearance in the Grey Cup, the most of any CFL franchise
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Grey Cup 2021 score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | F | |
| Winnipeg | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 33 |
| Hamilton | 0 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
Live updates, highlights from Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
10:03 p.m.: INTERCEPTION. The Blue Bombers repeat as champions as Masoli’s pass is bobbled and tipped into the hands of a Winnipeg defender. Winnipeg repeats as Grey Cup champions.
10:02 p.m.: On first down, Hamilton gets called for a holding penalty and it’s now first-and-20 from the Winnipeg 45 for the Tiger-Cats.
9:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN WINNIPEG. It’s a 13-yard score to Darvin Adams and Winnipeg now banking on its defense to hold. Winnipeg 32, Hamilton 25 as Hamilton needs a TD and 2-point conversion to answer and keep the game tied.
9:56 p.m.: Harris gets 1 on second down and then 8 on first down for Winnipeg. Now second-and-2 from the Hamilton 17 and Harris gets yet another first down.
9:54 p.m.: The flags fly on second down and Hamilton gets called for offsides. Still second down, but now second-and-1 from the Hamilton 26 for Winnipeg.
9:53 p.m.: Winnipeg gets the ball first in overtime from the Hamilton 35.
End regulation: Hamilton 25, Winnipeg 25
9:49 p.m.: FIELD GOAL HAMILTON. The Tigers drive all the way down the field and tie it up at 25 with four seconds left. Hamilton 25, Winnipeg 25 with overtime on tap. Bombers looking to repeat as champions while Hamilton is looking for its first tile since 199.
9:48 p.m.: Masoli’s pass on second down falls incomplete. Third-and-goal from the 5 with 6 seconds left.
9:46 p.m.: Masoli hits Steven Dunbar for 19 to the Winnipeg 15 before Don Jackson takes it for 10 to the Winnipeg 5. First-and-goal upcoming with 20 seconds left.
9:45 p.m.: On third-and-8 from their 53, the Tiger-Cats gain 9 and another big play ouputs the TiCats at the 35.
9:43 p.m.: A rouge for Winnipeg makes it a three-point game but Masoli immediately hits the receiver for 16 yards. Second-and-8 now for Hamilton from their 53.
9:39 p.m.: FIELD GOAL WINNIPEG. Sergio Castillo’s perfect day continues as he gives the Bombers the lead with 1:52 left in the game. Winnipeg 24, Hamilton 22.
9:36 p.m.: With 2:28 left, Demski is down and getting tended to by the trainers. It’s second-and-10 from the Hamilton 45 with 2:28 left in the game.
9:33 p.m.: On second-and-4, Collaros’ pass to Darvin Adams is just shy of a first down. Three-minute warning has arrived.
9:29 p.m.: Hamilton has to punt it away following a costly penalty on first down that made it second-and-16. Winnipeg takes over at its own 50 with 3:49 left in the game.
9:29 p.m.: Winnipeg gets a single on the kickoff following the touchdown. Hamilton lead down to just one now.
9:26 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN WINNIPEG. Collaros hits Nic Demski for 29 yards as he jukes out a defender to find the end zone. Hamilton 22, Winnipeg 20 with 5:46 left and we may have ourselves a ball game on our hands.
9:21 p.m.: Following the field goal, Hamilton is looking at third-and-16 thanks to a penalty and they punt it away with 7:50 left.
9:18 p.m.: FIELD GOAL WINNIPEG. Castillo is 4-for-4 on the night so far as he hits another one to help Winnipeg inch closer. Hamilton 22, Winnipeg 13 with around 8:30 left in the game.
9:18 p.m.: The Bombers get hit for offensive pass interference and it sets up a field goal try.
9:16 p.m.: Throwing into the wind seems to be helping. Collaros hits Rasheed Bailey diving for 34 yards to the Hamilton 12 now. Bombers in a position to get right back in the game.
9:15 p.m.: Andrew harris picks up 14 to the Hamilton 46 and It’s back-to-back big plays for the Bombers.
9:14 p.m.: Winnipeg starts its drive at its own 40 following the field goal and immediately converts and gets a first down as Drew Wolitarsky gets 10.
9:11 p.m.: FIELD GOAL HAMILTON. The Tiger-Cats extend their lead and with 12:03 left in the game. Hamilton 22, Winnipeg 10 with the Blue Bombers set to take over.
9:10 p.m.: On second-and-goal from the 4, Hamilton can’t punch it in and the Tiger-Cats will take the points and opt for the field goal.
9:07 p.m.: Hamilton begins the quarter at the Winnipeg 19 and on second-and-8, Masoli scrambles for 9 and it’s now first-and-goal from the 10.
End third quarter: Hamilton 19, Winnipeg 10
9:02 p.m.: Hamilton gets a safety and it’s 19-10 Tiger-Cats with 32 seconds left in the third quarter.
8:59 p.m.: This time the TiCats can’t convert on the INT and they go two-and-out and punt it away. Winnipeg takes over at its own 13 with 57 seconds left as Hamilton takes a timeout.
8:55 p.m.: INTERCEPTION HAMILTON. On the Winnipeg drive following the TD, Collaros throws his second pick of the game, agan to Kam Kelly. Tiger-Cats take over at the Winnipeg 46 with 1:35 left in the quarter.
8:51 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN HAMILTON. Hamilton takes advantage of the good field position following the interception, Masoli hits a wide open Brandon Banks who marches easily into the end zone. Hamilton 17, Winnipeg 10 with 3:47 left in the third quarter.
8:46 p.m.: INTERCEPTION HAMILTON. The Tiger-Cats get the ball right back as Collaros is picked off. TiCats take over at the Winnipeg 27.
8:45 p.m.: The Tiger-Cats turn it over on downs and Winnipeg takes over at the Hamilton 44.
8:41 p.m.: FIELD GOAL WINNIPEG. Sergio Castillo hits his third field goal of the game to tie it back up from 16 yards out. Winnipeg 10, Hamilton 10 with 8:34 left in the third.
8:36 p.m.: After staring at second-and-10, Collaros with another impressive throw, this one to Darvin Adams for 20-plus. Now first and-10 for Winnipeg from the Hamilton 6.
8:34 p.m.: Collaros with an impressive heave into the wind to Rasheed Bailer for 34 yards to the Hamilton 27.
8:34 p.m.: Winnipeg gets a first down after Andrew Harris picks up a few on second-and-2. Bombers ball on the 49 now.
8:31 p.m.: The Tiger-Cats will punt to begin third quarter.
8:30 p.m.: Hamilton gets the ball to start the half at their own 41.
Halftime: Hamilton 10, Winnipeg 7
7:54 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN HAMILTON. Masoli hits Dunbar wide open in the front of the end zone and Hamilton takes the lead late in the first half. Hamilton 10, Winnipeg 7 with 15 seconds left in the half.
7:53 p.m.: Hamilton’s biggest offensive play of the day is a 37-yard run by Don Jackson down to the Winnipeg 12. Now first-and-10 from the 12.
7:50 p.m.: Andrew Harris picks up 5 for the Bombers following a Hamilton punt. Second-and-5 from the Winnipeg 15 for the Bombers and they’ll punt it away.
7:47 p.m.: Hamilton takes back over quickly after the field goal as Winnipeg goes two-and-out. TiCat ball at their own 49 with 1:39 left.
7:45 p.m.: FIELD GOAL HAMILTON. The TigerCats make it a four-point game as they kick the field goal with 2:26 left in the half. Winnipeg 7, Hamilton 3.
7:41 p.m.: Don Jackson takes it for the first down. First-and-10 for Hamilton at the Winnipeg 12.
7:38 p.m.: Masoli’s first pass of the game is to Steven Dunbar for 5 and it’s third-and-inches. Masoli scrambles and Hamilton converts as he takes this one for 7.
7:37 p.m.: Jeremiah Masoli comes in at QB for Hamilton and immediately scrambles and takes it for 5.
7:35 p.m.: Evans is still down and getting tended to. Game goes to commercial.
7:33 p.m.: Don Jackson takes it 21 yards for Hamilton and it’s the first really sizeable run of the game for either side. Now second-and-8 at midfield for the Tiger-Cats and there’s a flag on the play for roughing the passer. Evans is down for Hamilton.
7:29 p.m.: Winnipeg is set ot punt it away also and Hamilton takes over trailing by seven with about 10 minutes left in the first half.
7:27 p.m: After Hamilton punts, Collaros hits Lawler for an impressive gain and a first down to the Winnipeg 39.
7:25 p.m: Evans’ pass on first down goes to Jaelon Acklin for 13 and it’s now second-and-6 on the Hamilton 47 for the TiCats.
7:24 p.m.: Dane Evans comes out to try and lead the Tiger-Cats to something other than a two-and-out. They start this drive at their own 30.
7:21 p.m.: FIELD GOAL WINNIPEG. Castillo nails the 33-yarder and Winnipeg opens the quarter with points. Winnipeg 7, Hamilton 0 with 13:22 left in the second.
7:20 p.m.: Hamilton gets a sack as Zach Collaros is dropped for a loss of 6 and Sergio Castillo comes out again for another field goal.
7:19 p.m.: It’s first-and-10 on the Hamilton 20 for Winnipeg and Harris’ carry gains only three yards. Second-and-7 upcoming.
End quarter 1: Winnipeg 4, Hamilton 0
7:16 p.m.: The last play of the quarter comes in and Winnipeg leads 4-0.
7:13 p.m.: Another two-and-out for the Tiger Cats but a bad punt that goes just 9 yards and Winnipeg takes over at the Hamilton 30.
7:10 p.m.: Winnipeg had some decent gains but ultimately the penalty was too much to overcome. Blue Bombers punt it away on third-and-14 with 2:30 left in the first quarter but get a point on the punt. Lead 4-0 now.
7:07 p.m.: Andrew Harris picks up a few on first and then Collaros hits Darvin Adams for 13 and a first down. After a hands to the face penalty, it’s first-and-20 from the Winnpeg 44 for the Bombers.
7:04 p.m.: Dane Evans is dropped for a big loss on second down. Third-and-26 and Hamilton punts it away again. Janarion Grant reutrns it cleanly this time.
7:03 p.m.: Hamilton gets called for a penalty. Now second-and-20 from their 36.
7:02 p.m.: Hamilton’s first play following the field goal goes for 11 and a first down. Hamilton now nearing midfield.
6:58 p.m.: WINNIPEG FIELD GOAL. Zach Collaros’ pass falls incomplete. Third-and-8 from the 30 and Sergio Castillo nails the field goal to open up the scoring. Blue Bombers 3, Tiger-Cats 0,
6:57 p.m.: The league’s leading receiver, Kenny Lawler, hauls one in for 14. Nice gain for Winnipeg as they’re up to the Hamilton 30 looking at second-and-8.
6:55 p.m.: Ruling is in fact that Grant fumbled. Hamilton takes over on its 49 but Winnipeg picks it off and takes back over immediately.
6:52 p.m.: Janarion Grant has a nice return on the punt, but it’s currently under review for a fumble. Either way, one team will be taking over near midfield.
6:51 p.m.: Hamilton takes over on its own 18. First play is a run good for 2 yards and Dane Evans’ second down pass falls incomplete. Third-and-8 and Hamilton punts on its second straight possession.
6:46 p.m.: Hamilton and Winnipeg trade two-and-outs as Winnipeg punts on third-and-6 from the Hamilton 47.
6:44 p.m.: It’s quickly second-and-9 for the TiCats and the pass falls incomplete. They’ll punt on just their first drive of the game.
6:43 p.m.: The ball is kicked and Hamilton returns it to the 23-yard line. That’s where their first drive will start.
6:40 p.m.: With ‘Oh, Canada’ sung now action appears slated to get started. Winnpieg title defense should begin shortly.
6:33 p.m.: Winnipeg wins the toss and defers. Hamilton will start with the ball looking to prevent a Blue Bombers repeat as champions.
6:30 p.m.: All the pregame pomp and circumstance has wrapped. Coin toss up next and then officially the 108th Grey Cup can get underway.
Grey Cup start time
- Kickoff time: 6 p.m. ET
The 2021 Grey Cup will kick off at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 12. It is a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in that contest by a final score of 33-12.
How to watch the 2021 Grey Cup
- TV networks: TSN, ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN+, fuboTV , CFL Game Pass
CFL fans who want to watch the 2021 Grey Cup on traditional cable can catch the game on TSN in Canada. In the United States, the Grey Cup will be broadcast on ESPN2.
For cord cutters, the best streaming options are the CFL Game Pass , ESPN+ and fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial .