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Features July 31, 2026

7 Things | Stamps @ Ticats | 01.08.26

1. Us

The Stamps are looking to grab back-to-back wins when they head down to Hamilton to take on the Tiger-Cats on Saturday afternoon.

The Red and White are coming off of an offensive explosion in Week 8, taking down the Blue Bombers 52-30 to start their three-game road trip. Pivot Vernon Adams Jr. threw his 20th touchdown of the season in the tilt, setting the CFL record for most touchdowns thrown without an interception.

Kickoff for the cross division clash is set for 1:00 p.m. MT.

Fans can catch all the action on TSN, CTV, CFL+  or listen on QR Calgary.

2. Them

The Ticats are looking to get back into the win column following a 31-18 Week 8 loss to the Montreal Alouettes and are currently sitting in third in the East Division.

3. Head to Head

In 2025, the Stampeders swept Hamilton in two matchups including one which took place at McMahon Stadium to open up the season.

This year, the two teams will meet up for the first time on Saturday, with the rematch coming up in Week 13 back in Calgary.

4. Who’s Where

5. Fast Facts

Stamps defensive back Ben Labrosse came up big in last week’s road win over Winnipeg. The team’s 2024 first-round pick in the CFL Canadian Draft made his first three CFL interceptions last Friday in his initial start this season and just the 10th of his career. His trio of picks included one in the end zone and another returned 65 yards to set up a Calgary field goal. Labrosse tied the franchise record for interceptions in a single game which had been most recently achieved in the regular season by Tre Roberson in 2019.

Thank you to Max Campbell, our Manager of Communications for handing off this fast fact!

6. Players to Watch

Stamps: RB Tyreik McAllister: The speedy back is coming off of an historic outing in Week 8 by becoming the first player in league history with a rushing, receiving and return touchdown in the same game. The first-year Stamp completed the feat in just one half of the game.

Tiger-Cats: QB Tre Ford: The pivot is making his third start of the season in place of the injured Bo Levi Mitchell. In two starts this season, Ford has thrown for a pair of touchdowns and interceptions.

7. Quotable

“We’re all we got and we’re all we need. We’re just trying to keep stacking wins one at a time.” – QB Vernon Adams Jr. on the game plan being on the road in Ontario for Weeks 9 and 10.