Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo (7) holds his son Luca as he celebrates defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to win the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
HAMILTON – Cody Fajardo has been named the Grey Cup’s most valuable player after leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 28-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
The Alouettes quarterback threw 290 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 21-for-26 completions to help Montreal win its first CFL title since 2010.
It was Fajardo’s first title as a starter.
Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot of Delta, B.C., was named the game’s outstanding Canadian.
He made six receptions for 63 yards and a game-winning touchdown.
Fajardo and Philpot connected on a 19-yard TD with 15 seconds left to put the Alouettes ahead.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 19, 2023.
