Alouettes’ Fajardo wins Grey Cup MVP, Philpot named outstanding Canadian

HAMILTON — Cody Fajardo has been named the Grey Cup’s most valuable player after leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 28-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.

The Alouettes quarterback threw 290 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 21-for-26 completions to help Montreal win its first CFL title since 2010.

It was Fajardo’s first title as a starter.

Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot of Delta, B.C., was named the game’s outstanding Canadian.