Hamilton beat Toronto 47-29, clinching a playoff spot and eliminating Toronto, which lost its quarterback to injury.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Toronto Argonauts 47-29 on October 4, 2025, securing a playoff berth and eliminating Toronto from contention. Bo Levi Mitchell threw four touchdown passes, and Hamilton’s defense recorded nine sacks and five turnovers. Kenny Lawler and Brendan O’Leary-Orange each had two touchdowns, while Greg Bell added a rushing score. Toronto’s Nick Arbuckle left with an arm injury, and Jarret Doege replaced him, throwing for 323 yards and two touchdowns but four interceptions. The loss, combined with Ottawa’s defeat, guarantees a West Division team will claim the East’s final playoff spot. Hamilton (10-6) holds the tiebreaker over Montreal (8-7) and will host a playoff game.