Youngster Jonathon Jennings back as the starter with the B.C. Lions
The B.C. Lions are back to being Jonathon Jennings’ team.
The third-year pro returns under centre Saturday night when the Lions (6-5) visit the league-leading Calgary Stampeders (9-1-1). Jennings resumes starting duties after veteran Travis Lulay suffered a season-ending knee injury in B.C.’s 41-18 win over the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.
Lulay was hurt on the Lions’ second play from scrimmage and Jennings came off the bench to complete 22 of 29 passes for 295 yards and two TDs. Jennings didn’t throw an interception and effectively used his mobility to either escape the rush or extend plays downfield.
Jennings had lost the starting job after throwing seven interceptions and just two touchdown passes over three games since returning from a shoulder injury in mid-July.