Winnipeg's Banjo Bowl defense was built on PI risk, not clean coverage.

Jordan Younger admitted "maybe a couple" PI calls went Winnipeg's way; Saskatchewan challenged a third-play 41-yard deep shot to Shemar Bridges against Ridge Texada and lost. Winnipeg drew only one PI flag while allowing 6 points, 278 net yards, 16 first downs, and four second-down conversions — Younger called it their best defensive performance of the season. Redha Kramdi's return unlocked check-in/check-out communication, and he intercepted Trevor Harris.