The Canadian Press
Three different quarterbacks threw a touchdown pass as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers put up 48 points in their Saturday night win over the Edmonton Elks.
The win sealed the West Division title for the Blue Bombers and ensures the Western Final will be played at IG Field.
Zach Collaros threw three of the touchdowns, one to Nic Demski to open the scoring and two to rookie Dalton Schoen.
For Collaros, being able to play the Western Final at home is exciting, but it’s not the goal he has on his mind.
“It feels great that we’re going to be here in front of our fans in such an important game,” Collaros said in a postgame interview with TSN.
“But that’s not the end goal. We’re executing in all three phases and as long as we do that we like our chances.”
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Dakota Prukop completed two passes for 61 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass to Brady Oliveira. (The Canadian Press)
Dakota Prukop completed a pair of passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. He found Brady Oliveira downfield for his 24-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to extend the Blue Bombers lead.
Prukop says the Bombers pride themselves on being ready no matter the situation.
“It comes down to preparation, the whole room,” he told CJOB radio postgame.
“We play great teams each week and Edmonton is a good team. We wanted to come out, start fast and get things going. The offensive line took control early.”
In all his years of playing football, Prukop admits he’s never been on a team quite like the 2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
“I’ve played football for a long time and I haven’t been a part of something like this before,” he said.
“I’ve been on teams that are close but this is another beast.”
Dru Brown was the third quarterback to find the end zone when he connected with Schoen late in the fourth quarter.
The Bombers have two regular season games remaining and will then be off until they host the Western Final on Nov. 13.
