3 reasons why BC could win the 113th Grey Cup |
As the 2026 season approaches, CFL.ca has a new series making the case for every team as a contender to win the 113th Grey Cup, highlighting three reasons why each club has a path to the championship. The series is not intended to make predictions, but to showcase the strengths and potential routes for each team entering the new campaign.
The BC Lions haven’t been back to the Grey Cup since winning it all in 2011, but 2026 presents a real opportunity to change that.
With an elite quarterback, continuity on offence and targeted upgrades on defence, the pieces are in place for a return.
Ahead of their June 13 season opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, CFL.ca brings you three reasons why the BC Lions could win the 113th Grey Cup.
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1. NATHAN ROURKE AT THE PEAK OF HIS POWERS
Everything in BC begins with Nathan........