The Montreal Alouettes are headed back to the Grey Cup after holding off the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33–23 on Saturday, according to Sportsnet Staff.

Montreal secured its second consecutive Grey Cup appearance and third in four years, surviving a Winnipeg comeback before a late defensive play helped put the game out of reach.

The Blue Bombers trailed 20–3 late in the second quarter but cut the deficit to three points late in the fourth. With Winnipeg in field-goal range, Montreal’s Tyrice Beverette stripped quarterback Zach Collaros on a sack. On the ensuing Alouettes possession, Tyler Snead made a diving catch for a 21-yard touchdown to help seal the victory.

Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns. Alexander was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player earlier in the week, Sportsnet reported.

The Alouettes finished the regular season with a league-best 14–4 record. They will face the winner of Saturday’s West final between the Edmonton Elks and B.C. Lions in the Grey Cup on Nov. 15 in Calgary.

Montreal lost last year’s championship game to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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