Matt Baker

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State College Sports Reporter at Tampa Bay Times

College football reporter for the Tampa Bay Times. Indiana native. Northwestern grad. AP Top 25 & Heisman voter. [email protected]

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BC 14 WPG 27 - BC Lions

6 days ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

Vancouver– It was a night of missed opportunities for the 1-2 BC Lions as they fell behind early, couldn’t get out of their own way and ultimately had too many lapses in execution in a 27-14 loss to the 2-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers in front of 20,138 fans at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place. The Lions, as a result, suffer a sweep in the season series with the rival Bombers and have dug themselves an early hole in the airtight Western Division. The good news? It is far too early to write anybody off.
5 Things To Know | BC vs. WPG

1 week ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

The 1-1 BC Lions are feeling a sense of urgency as they welcome in the 1-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a Saturday afternoon rematch at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place (4:00 pm/TSN/CBS Sports Network/730 CKNW/Sher-E Punjab Radio AM 600). Last Thursday’s 34-20 setback against these same Bombers has lingered in more ways than one, and the squad is anxious to bounce back and prove they belong in the upper echelon of Western Division contenders.
The MOJ | Coach Focused On Helping Lions Break That Ceiling

1 week ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

There is an expression in football that little things add up to big things and there were plenty of examples of that during last Thursday’s 34-20 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. As BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce tries to transform his team into a championship contender, the focus is on those little things.
BC 20 WPG 34 - BC Lions

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

Winnipeg, MB- The visiting BC Lions (1-1) ran into an all too familiar buzzsaw on Thursday, falling 34-20 to the hometown Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) to begin week two of the CFL campaign. The Lions started slow, traded punches back and forth in a wild third quarter and then weren’t able to capitalize late in their first road test of 2025.
Jovan Olafioye To Enter Canadian Football Hall Of Fame

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

Jovan Olafioye received his call to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, as the league announced its 2025 induction class on Thursday morning. Olafioye and the Class of 2025 will be officially enshrined at the induction ceremony in Hamilton on Friday, September 19. “It’s a great honour. I think it’s the best type of honour you can get in professional sports,” said Olafioye.
Adopted Retailer June: Harrison James

2 weeks ago | kbbreview.com | Matt Baker

*Sponsored by AlkuThe first question we always ask retailers when we meet in person is: How’s business? In the current climate it’s encouraging to hear the order book is looking healthy. “We always want to be booked three to four months ahead – ideally six months would be fantastic,” says Olivia Weaver. “We find that around school holidays, we get really close to having no work in the diary, and then suddenly a few people come out of the woodwork and we get booked up.
5 Things To Know | Lions at Blue Bombers

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

They took 24 hours to enjoy the spoils of their week one victory. Since then, it’s been all business for a BC Lions team looking to make another statement against another rival. The squad makes its lone regular season visit to Winnipeg for a Thursday night battle with the Blue Bombers (5:30 pm/TSN/CBS Sports Network/730 CKNW/Sher-E-Punjab Radio AM 600). There are never any shortages of talking points when these rivals get together.
Rourke Collects Top Offensive Player, Peters & Betts Also Honoured By PFF

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

Nathan Rourke earned some solid accolades from his week one performance as the Canadian Football League handed out its Honour Roll powered by Pro Football Focus on Monday. Rourke collected the top offensive grade while defensive back Garry Peters and defensive lineman Mathieu Betts graded out at the top of their position groups following the 31-14 victory over Edmonton to kick off the campaign.
Running Back Jordan Terrell Returns To Lions

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

The BC Lions announced on Monday that American running back Jordan Terrell has been signed to the practice roster. Terrell (5’10, 215 lbs)- originally joined the squad in May 2024 before suiting up in three regular season contests with 24 rushing yards on four carries. Terrell also hauled in a 24-yard touchdown reception in a September 14 game against the Toronto Argonauts.
BC 31 EDM 14 - BC Lions

2 weeks ago | bclions.com | Matt Baker

(Vancouver)- On another special Concert Kickoff evening that began with Snoop Dogg, the hometown BC Lions would prove to Drop It Like It’s Hot. After a sluggish start, Nathan Rourke and the offence focused on The Next Episode, one that produced 24 second-half points en route to a 31-14 win over the Edmonton Elks in front of 52, 807 fans at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place. Now for some game takes.

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