Hidden Roster Churn Undermines Defensive Floor

The Bombers fielded four first-year starters and four additional newcomers in the loss to B.C., meaning 33% of the starting lineup was new to the organization. That churn directly maps to a franchise-record 377 rushing yards allowed, as miscommunications in run fits among freshly installed linebackers and halfbacks allowed Zander Horvath to break touchdown runs of 58 and 35 yards in a catastrophic 22-0 fourth quarter.