Quarterbacks Davis Alexander and Cody Fajardo will face each other in the Grey Cup game on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Calgary, TVA Sports reported.
General manager Danny Maciocia previously allowed Fajardo to choose his destination, and Alexander and Fajardo have remained on very good terms ahead of this championship matchup.
Un duel de rêve en finale
The final highlights a major quarterback duel alongside key supporting players. Alexander relies on targets such as Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead, while Fajardo relies on pass receiver Austin Mack, another former member of the Alouettes. This Elks duo played a major role in a 28–16 victory against the BC Lions on Saturday night in the West final.
History connects several figures in this matchup. If Philpot played the hero by catching a pass from Fajardo in the final seconds of the 2023 Grey Cup game, Mack led the Alouettes that day with 103 receiving yards. General manager Danny Maciocia previously worked with the Edmonton organization during an era when head coach Jason Maas played quarterback there, winning two championships together in 2003 and 2005.
Le contexte et les faits marquants
The path to the Grey Cup involved notable controversy earlier in the season. On Saturday, a Winnipeg Blue Bombers player mentioned Davis Alexander’s late father during the heat of the action.
Earlier in the season, a BC Lions member—who was later released—struck Alouettes player Liam Talbot in the testicles, actions described as unacceptable. Both the Blue Bombers and the Lions ultimately missed the Grey Cup, leaving fans with a matchup between two fine teams, even if Elks represent the “villains” to Alouettes supporters.
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