Winnipeg Blue Bombers to field 'Pokey' Wilson from Ontario against the Riders in the Banjo Bowl game
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Banjo Bowl, set to take place on September 6 at 4:00 p.m. EDT at Princess Auto Stadium. The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 20 degrees with sunny conditions, promising an ideal setting for the clash between the two CFL powerhouses.
Injury concerns loom for the Blue Bombers as Gabe Wallace, their regular left guard, is listed as a game-time decision due to a hip injury. If Wallace is unable to play, Micah Vanterpool may step in to fill the void.
Tanner Schmekel, another key player, has been placed on the six-game injured list due to a leg injury. This is Schmekel's second stint on the injured list this season, having missed most of last year with a torn ACL. Collin Kornelson will play in Schmekel's place.
On a positive note, Ontaria Wilson, a recent addition to the team, will start at slotback in the upcoming game. Wilson had a successful rookie CFL season in 2024 with the Blue Bombers, catching 71 passes for 1,026 yards and three touchdowns over 18 regular-season games. He finished ninth in receiving yards league-wide and second on the Blue Bombers behind Nic Demski.
Redha Kramdi will start at strong-side linebacker for the Blue Bombers after missing the last game due to an ankle injury. Matthew Peterson has also been promoted back to the active roster.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will present a formidable challenge, having beaten the Blue Bombers in the Labour Day Classic. The coach of the Blue Bombers is not mentioned in the provided search results.
Peyton Logan is on the one-game injured list as a healthy scratch. Wilson, who played three preseason games with the New York Jets before returning to Winnipeg, will start at left guard if Wallace is unable to play.
As the Blue Bombers prepare for the Banjo Bowl, they will be looking to bounce back from their Labour Day Classic loss and secure a victory against their rivals from Saskatchewan.
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