Trevor Harris fires back at Amar Doman over Tommy Nield’s ‘controversial’ West Final touchdown 💥
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris has responded strongly to BC Lions owner Amar Doman, who sparked debate by posting a pixelated screenshot of Tommy Nield’s game-winning touchdown — complete with one red and one blue circle — claiming it wasn’t a catch.
Harris, however, isn’t buying it.
“I saw the picture — that’s his elbow in the red circle,” Harris said. “But what are they gonna do? Reverse it now? Say, ‘Hey B.C., come on to the Grey Cup’? It was a catch — get over it. We’re moving on. Let’s go play Montreal.”
The 39-year-old veteran led a clutch 76-yard drive in the final minute, completing six of seven passes, including the decisive three-yard strike to Nield, who beat Garry Peters on a slant and held on under tight coverage. The touchdown sealed a 24-21 win for the Riders and sent Mosaic Stadium into chaos.
Harris admitted he didn’t even realize the play was under review until after the announcement.
“When I threw it, I got hit and went down. Then I heard the crowd go nuts and saw Tommy celebrating, so I thought, ‘OK, cool,’” he said. “Then I hear, ‘After review…’ and I’m like, ‘Wait, what? Review?’ But when they said the call was upheld, I was like, ‘Perfect.’”
Receiver Sam Emilus, who was part of the play, said the Riders always believed it was clean.
“We hit that play twice in practice and Tommy scored both times,” Emilus explained. “We knew it was a catch. Amar’s just doing what owners do — backing his team. But the league reviewed it, and it was the right call.”
Emilus also went viral for a different reason — his spontaneous post-TD hug with referee Rob Skaggs.
“To be honest, it just happened,” Emilus laughed. “I was running over to celebrate with Tommy, and we kind of bumped into each other. He looked cold, so I gave him a hug! Didn’t think it would go viral, but hey — we’re just having fun.”
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B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman has taken to Instagram to dispute the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ game-winning touchdown in Saturday’s CFL Western Final. Doman shared screen grabs of Tommy Nield’s three-yard reception in the end zone with just 11 seconds remaining, which appear to show the ball hitting the turf. Despite the evidence, the call on the field stood as a touchdown after several minutes of review by the CFL head office.
The Lions had multiple opportunities to secure the win. Leading 21-17 with 2:35 remaining, their offence went two-and-out, giving Saskatchewan a chance to respond. After Saskatchewan also went two-and-out, B.C. regained possession with 1:40 left, only to go two-and-out again. This set the stage for Saskatchewan’s final drive from their own 34-yard line, ultimately resulting in the decisive score.
B.C. had been dominant during the regular season, leading the league in net offence (430.2 yards per game) and average yards per play (8.04). A single first down in their final two series could have sent them to their first Grey Cup since 2011.
Receiver Keon Hatcher described the heartbreak after the loss:
#BCLions owner Amar Doman (from his IG) has his own opinion of the #Riders game winning TD. Nothing I saw on the broadcast showed anything “clear & obvious” enough to overturn. But the ball clearly touches the ground here. It may have still been in possession though🤷🏽♂️ #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/XenE6b2pvW
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 9, 2025
“I probably won’t get over this until the New Year, until 2026. It hurts so much. I was in awe, I didn’t even know what to say. I couldn’t cry, but I felt everything at once — sadness, frustration, anger. It’s tough.”
The 24-21 defeat sent Saskatchewan through to the 112th Grey Cup, leaving the Lions to reflect on what might have been.
Bo Levi Mitchell outlines what’s next after Hamilton’s East Final disappointment.
Bo Levi Mitchell has left his future in football uncertain after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ 19–16 loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final.
The veteran quarterback, who enjoyed a strong 2025 season, said he intends to take time before deciding whether to return for 2026.
“I have conversations I have to have with family, my coaches, and the guys who make decisions,” Mitchell told reporters. “It’s an amazing group — great players, great staff, and it’s been unreal working under Scott Milanovich.”
Mitchell, who turns 36 in March, has previously hinted at retirement but remains one of the CFL’s elite passers. He threw a career-high 36 touchdowns this season and completed 29 of 36 passes for 269 yards and a score in the East Final.
A free agent this winter, Mitchell praised receiver Kenny Lawler after the loss, calling him “the best guy I’ve ever played with.” Both Mitchell and backup Taylor Powell are out of contract for 2026, leaving Hamilton with big decisions to make heading into the offseason.
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