Elks Edge Redblacks in Season Opener

Edmonton Elks stun Ottawa Redblacks 29-21 in season opener, snapping a six-year drought with a gritty win fueled by Cody Fajardo’s passing and Justin Rankin’s explosive 61-yard TD run. Ottawa, plagued by 100 yards in penalties and struggling under new coach Ryan Dinwiddie, still showed flashes of promise with rookie QB Jake Maier throwing for over 200 yards and a TD — but it wasn’t enough. The Elks celebrate momentum heading into the season, while the Redblacks look to fix their own self-inflicted wounds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/946ef9ffb696ea36