Hajrullahu kicks Argos past Redblacks 26-23

9/13/2026

Toronto Argonauts edge Redblacks 26-23 on Hajrullahu's final-play field goal Kelly passes for 443 yards as Ottawa drops to 0-12 in a thriller

Lirim Hajrullahu’s 29yard field goal on the final play lifted the Toronto Argonauts to a 2623 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday in Toronto. The kick capped a 12play, 74yard drive that began with 2:25 left. Toronto improved to 76, while Ottawa fell to 012 and extended its losing streak to 18 games. Brett Lauther tied the game at 2323 late in the fourth quarter after Kalil Pimpleton’s 88yard punt return set up Ottawa in scoring position. Chad Kelly threw for 443 yards and two touchdowns for Toronto, including a late scoring pass to Damonte Coxie. Ottawa quarterback McLeod BethelThompson, a former Argos player, came off the bench and threw a touchdown pass to Keelan White, while Bryson Barnes also scored for the Redblacks.