This Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts will lock horns with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a highly anticipated showdown for the Grey Cup, Canada’s most prestigious football trophy!

The Blue Bombers experienced a rocky start to the season, amassing a 2-4 record. However, they turned their fortunes around, finishing at the top of the West Division, ultimately securing their championship berth by defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a thrilling West final. Their comeback this season has been nothing short of remarkable!

On the other hand, the Argonauts faced their own set of challenges throughout the season, notably struggles with their quarterback situation. They finished second in the East Division before delivering a shocking upset against the league-leading Montreal Alouettes in the division final. Unfortunately, the victory came at a heavy price—starting quarterback Chad Kelly broke his ankle during the game, leaving Toronto to rely on backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle for the Grey Cup.

Here’s what you need to know about the 111th Grey Cup, presented by the numbers:

1: For Arbuckle, this marks his first Grey Cup start. Historically, the last two quarterbacks making their championship debuts—Cody Fajardo with the Montreal Alouettes in 2023 and MacLeod Bethel-Thompson with Toronto in 2022—both claimed victory.

2: The Argonauts and the Bombers faced each other twice during the regular season, with Toronto narrowly winning both tightly contested matchups. They found victory with scores of 16-14 at BMO Stadium on July 24 and 14-11 in Winnipeg on October 11.

4: Betting on comebacks? Fourth-quarter heroics have become a defining element of the Grey Cup, with six of the last eight championships being won by teams that trailed during the final quarter.

5: This marks the Blue Bombers’ fifth consecutive Grey Cup appearance, and quarterback Zach Collaros will make history as the first QB ever to start five straight Grey Cup games!

8: This championship clash marks the eighth time the Argonauts and Bombers have met for the Grey Cup, with Toronto holding an impressive 7-0 record in their previous encounters.

9: Last year, Toronto staged a stunning comeback, trailing by nine points going into the fourth quarter and holding the Bombers scoreless to pull out a miraculous 24-23 victory in Regina.

15: A thrilling 15 Argonauts will take to the field for their first CFL championship game, including standout running back Ka’Deem Carey, who will be looking to make his mark.

17: Vancouver is no stranger to hosting the Grey Cup, with this being the 18th time the city has welcomed the event. The last time it was held here was in 2014.

18: The Bombers boast an experienced lineup with 18 players who have previously participated in a Grey Cup, including offensive lineman Stanley Bryant, making a remarkable seventh appearance.

50,000: Brace yourself for a packed crowd at B.C. Place, as 50,000 spectators are expected to cheer on their teams. With a capacity of about 55,000, the excitement level is set to be off the charts!

As the countdown to the Grey Cup approaches, fans from both sides are gearing up for an unforgettable clash that promises to be filled with drama, intensity, and history. Will the Argonauts rise to the occasion, or will the Blue Bombers continue their dynasty? One thing is for sure: this is a game you won't want to miss!