Brief
Hamilton Tiger‑Cats end five‑game skid with 34‑16 win over Ottawa Redblacks
Kenny Lawler caught two touchdowns as the Tiger‑Cats halted their slide, while the Redblacks fell to winless.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kenny Lawler hauled in six passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats to a 34‑16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night, Oct. 2, 2026, according to the Canadian Press.
The win snapped Hamilton’s five‑game losing streak (5‑11) and dropped Ottawa to 0‑15 on the season. Quarterback Harrison Frost completed 28 of 35 attempts for 342 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He connected with Lawler on a five‑yard TD late in the third quarter to give the Tiger‑Cats a 20‑16 lead, then again on a 41‑yard pass that marked Lawler’s 400th career reception and extended the lead to 27‑16.
Jake Dolegala added a one‑yard rushing TD late in the game for Hamilton’s third consecutive score. Ottawa’s McLeod Bethel‑Thompson struggled, going 17‑for‑31 for 208 yards with no scores. The Redblacks led 16‑13 at halftime after a 55‑yard run by Daniel Adeboboye set up a 17‑yard field goal. Defensive back Scott Hutter tackled Lawler during the first half.
Key facts
- Hamilton Tiger‑Cats won 34‑16 over Ottawa Redblacks (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Kenny Lawler recorded two touchdowns on six catches for 132 yards (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Hamilton ended a five‑game losing streak; Ottawa fell to 0‑15 (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Ticats snap five-game losing skid with 34-16 win over winless Redblacks”
