{"id":285124,"date":"2025-11-15T17:32:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T17:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285124\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T17:32:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T17:32:16","slug":"the-weekly-say-who-is-going-to-win-the-112th-grey-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285124\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weekly Say: Who is going to win the 112th Grey Cup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WINNIPEG \u2014 It all comes down to this.<\/p>\n<p>Who will win the 112th Grey Cup? Who will be crowned the game\u2019s Most Valuable Player? What about Most Valuable Canadian?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering about those questions leading up to Sunday\u2019s matchup, so are we.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why CFL.ca polled its writers to try answering some of these ahead of the biggest game of the year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2780408 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762780508_415_112th-Grey-Cup-Logo-EN.png\" alt=\"112th GREY CUP\" width=\"185\" height=\"145\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"CT\"\/>112th GREY CUP<br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/11\/3-storylines-that-could-define-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/11\/3-storylines-that-could-define-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" aria-label=\"3 storylines that could define the 112th Grey Cup - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->3 storylines that could define the 112th Grey Cup<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/13\/landrys-3-takeaways-from-riders-thursday-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/13\/landrys-3-takeaways-from-riders-thursday-practice\/\" aria-label=\"Landry\u2019s 6 takeaways from Riders\u2019, Als\u2019 Thursday practices - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Landry\u2019s 6 takeaways from Riders\u2019, Als\u2019 Thursday practices<\/a><br \/>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" aria-label=\"Everything you need to know ahead of the 112th Grey Cup - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Everything you need to know ahead of the 112th Grey Cup<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/12\/riders-als-manifested-112th-grey-cup-appearance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/12\/riders-als-manifested-112th-grey-cup-appearance\/\" aria-label=\"Riders, Als manifested 112th Grey Cup appearance - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->Riders, Als manifested 112th Grey Cup appearance<\/a><br \/>\u00bb\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/11\/kpmg-playoff-probability-who-will-win-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/2025\/11\/11\/kpmg-playoff-probability-who-will-win-the-112th-grey-cup\/\" aria-label=\"KPMG Playoff Probability: Who will win the 112th Grey Cup? - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-original->KPMG Playoff Probability: Who will win the 112th Grey Cup?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WHO WILL WIN THE 112TH GREY CUP?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Costabile: The Saskatchewan Roughriders will win the 112th Grey Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Ferraz: Davis Alexander\u2019s Montreal Alouettes find a way. Again.<\/p>\n<p>Steinberg: Thanks to a healthy home-field advantage, I\u2019m going with Saskatchewan by the absolute slimmest of margins.<\/p>\n<p>Cauz: How good have these playoffs been? We have seen four games decided by a combined total of 18 points! I expect the Grey Cup to continue this trend with the Roughriders edging out the Alouettes by a field goal.<\/p>\n<p>Landry: Tough call. I think it\u2019ll take a while for both offences to unlock these very good defences but in the end, the Saskatchewan Roughriders come away with a 25-22 win.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson: Saskatchewan should, but Montreal has this weird ability to find a way. Head says Saskatchewan, gut says Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>Nye: Saskatchewan. I think with the offensive line ability to keep Harris clean and run the ball, they will wear down Montreal\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n<p>WHO WILL BE THE GAME\u2019S MOST VALUABLE PLAYER\/MOST VALUABLE CANADIAN?<br \/>\n<img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2781434\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2781434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Trevor_Harris_2025_7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2043\" height=\"1152\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2781434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">QB Trevor Harris is looking for his first Grey Cup win as a starter (Thomas Skrlj\/CFL.ca)<\/p>\n<p>Costabile: The game\u2019s MVP will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>, and the MVC will be Samuel Emilius.<\/p>\n<p>Ferraz: Alexander\u2019s incredible run gets its storybook ending with the pivot winning MVP. Most Valuable Canadian will be Marc-Antoine Dequoy. Or should I say, joueur canadien par excellence de la Coupe Grey.<\/p>\n<p>Steinberg: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>. MVC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kian-schaffer-baker\/165755\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kian Schaffer-Baker\">Kian Schaffer-Baker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cauz: Have to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>. Harris is having one of his best seasons, and if it is a tight vote, I always go with the quarterback who leads the league in feel-good story with a victory on Sunday. Logically, if the quarterback is winning MVP, then one of his favourite targets will be busy; look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/samuel-emilus\/166979\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Samuel Emilus\">Samuel Emilus<\/a> to take the top Canadian honour.<\/p>\n<p>Landry: I see a high completion percentage day for Saskatchewan quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>, augmented by a few big shots. Harris wins his first Grey Cup as a starter and punctuates it with the MVP award. Saskatchewan linebacker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/a-j-allen\/165760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"A.J. Allen\">A.J. Allen<\/a> creates a key turnover and racks up a healthy number of stops and is awarded Most Valuable Canadian.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson: Marc-Antoine Dequoy has that big-game feel to his skill set but I doubt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> will let him get anywhere close to the ball often enough to win. If Montreal pulls this thing off and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyson-philpot\/166981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyson Philpot\">Tyson Philpot<\/a> has a meaningful collection of catches I think he takes the nod as MVC while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> stays perfect and wins MVP.<\/p>\n<p>Nye: AJ Ouellette (MVP). The Roughriders will stay committed to the run early and often I believe. Sam Emilus (MVC). Emilus will finally have a moment that pushes him into the conversation as top receiver in the CFL, although he should have been in that conversation already.<\/p>\n<p>WILL DAVIS ALEXANDER OR TREVOR HARRIS THROW FOR MORE YARDS?<br \/>\n<img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2781722\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2781722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Davis_Alexander_2025_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2043\" height=\"1152\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2781722\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">QB Davis Alexander has never lost a game as a starter in the CFL (Thomas Skrlj\/CFL.ca)<\/p>\n<p>Costabile: Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> will win the game, I think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> will throw for more yards.<\/p>\n<p>Ferraz:\u00a0Alexander.<\/p>\n<p>Steinberg: I\u2019ll go with Harris, but I think Alexander is going to deliver another great performance, too.<\/p>\n<p>Cauz: I\u2019m hoping it will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a>, as that should mean his injured hamstring will not be a part of the Grey Cup story. But my vote is for Harris, as it\u2019s so hard to predict how a nagging hamstring will impact a quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>Landry: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> will throw for more, backed by a strong running game and some star turns from his talented receiving corps.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a> should throw for more because he\u2019ll need to in order to combat the Riders running game, a little fourth quarter desperation doesn\u2019t hurt the box score either.<\/p>\n<p>Nye: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/davis-alexander\/165844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Davis Alexander\">Davis Alexander<\/a>. The Alouettes are going to have to throw more due to the Riders run defence.<\/p>\n<p>WHO WILL BE THE TOP RECEIVER IN THE GAME<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Costabile: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/samuel-emilus\/166979\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Samuel Emilus\">Samuel Emilus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ferraz: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/samuel-emilus\/166979\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Samuel Emilus\">Samuel Emilus<\/a>. There are so many talented receivers who are going to suit up for this game, but Emilus will be particularly motivated playing in his first Grey Cup and facing his childhood team.<\/p>\n<p>Steinberg: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/kian-schaffer-baker\/165755\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Kian Schaffer-Baker\">Kian Schaffer-Baker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cauz: Sticking with the Canadian content of Emilus. The Roughriders would have lost to the BC Lions if not for two late clutch receptions by Emilus, who led all receivers in the Western Final with 100 yards on nine receptions.<\/p>\n<p>Landry: Betting on Montreal\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyson-philpot\/166981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyson Philpot\">Tyson Philpot<\/a> to pop on Grey Cup Sunday. Not in the 238-yard way he did against the Roughriders back in September but, still, pop.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson: Montreal\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/tyler-snead\/167310\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Tyler Snead\">Tyler Snead<\/a> is tough, smart and does well settling down in the right area to connect with Alexander, all of which suggests he\u2019s ready for a moment like this.<\/p>\n<p>Nye: Sam Emilus. He\u2019s healthy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a> trusts him as his big play target!<\/p>\n<p>WHICH DEFENCE WILL FORCE MORE TURNOVERS?<br \/>\n<img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2781754\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2781754 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tevaughn_Campbell_GC112_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2043\" height=\"1152\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2781754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DB Tevaughn Campbell had six interceptions for the Riders in 2025 (Thomas Skrlj CFL.ca)<\/p>\n<p>Costabile: The Roughriders will force more turnovers. The pressure up front from the Riders\u2019 defensive line will force Alexander out of the pocket, like the Ticats did in the Eastern Final, and I think Saskatchewan\u2019s defence will feast on forced fumbles or interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Ferraz: Both pivots are good at taking care of the ball, but if Dequoy is going to win MVC (see above), he\u2019ll have to come away with a turnover or two.<\/p>\n<p>Steinberg: In a game I think will have limited turnovers, I\u2019ll lean towards the Riders.<\/p>\n<p>Cauz: Both teams are packed with playmakers, so this choice is not about talent but rather about game situation. I\u2019m going with Corey Mace\u2019s team to create more turnovers, as a Saskatchewan victory should lead to Montreal taking more chances late. Last week, no quarterback played a cleaner game than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfl.ca\/players\/trevor-harris\/156305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-ga-category=\"Clicks - Article\" data-ga-action=\"article-player-link\" data-ga-opt-label=\"Trevor Harris\">Trevor Harris<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Landry: Neither. Two apiece.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson: Saskatchewan\u2019s secondary is special but Montreal linebackers have that knack for knowing when, where and how to create the big play. Give me the Riders +1.<\/p>\n<p>Nye: Saskatchewan. I actually don\u2019t think there will be many turnovers but I feel a late game moment by this Roughriders defence will happen again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WINNIPEG \u2014 It all comes down to this. Who will win the 112th Grey Cup? 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