Blue Bombers host Stampeders in showdown of CFL's last two unbeaten teams

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea downplayed Friday’s battle of the unbeaten, but the Winnipeg head coach hopes CFL fans will be hyped.

The 5-0 Blue Bombers host the 4-0 Calgary Stampeders at IG Field, with both clubs having the opportunity to come away with the league’s only unblemished record.

You can watch the Bombers take on the Stamps at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on TSN 1/3/4 and stream on TSN.ca or the TSN App. 

"I don't know what kind of ribbon you get for being unbeaten in Week 6," O’Shea told reporters after Thursday’s walk-through. "I don't know that it really matters.

"All three phases were rolling for them in their last game, too, so I think it should be an exciting matchup. I think it’s going to be good for the CFL and good for fans."

Both teams are coming off dominant victories.

The Bombers put up their most points this season in a 43-22 win over the previously unbeaten B.C. Lions in Vancouver last Saturday. The Stampeders did the same when they manhandled the Elks 49-6 in Edmonton last week.

Winnipeg is on an 11-game win streak at IG Field and is 21-1 (including the playoffs) at home since September 2018.

The Stampeders are riding a six-game road win streak, but have lost their last four games in Winnipeg.

Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros followed the lead of his coach and wasn’t making a big deal out of Friday’s clash.

"I treat every game kind of the same," Collaros said. "I've got nervous energy before every single game no matter who the opponent is."

Collaros had an impressive outing against the Lions, keeping drives going with his scrambling and precision passes. He was 23-for-30 passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns.

His performance wasn't lost on Calgary head coach Dave Dickenson.

"I respect the way he plays,"