CFL: Third-string quarterback Davis Alexander rallies Alouettes past Roughriders 20-16 [Video]

Montreal, Sask. –

Davis Alexander made a point to stay ready.

With his team in a big hole, the Alouettes third-string quarterback didn’t blink when his number was called.

Alexander threw two touchdowns in relief Thursday as Montreal rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 20-16.

“You never know when it’s gonna be your time,” he said. “Your mind’s racing a little bit. It’s a moment you’ve been waiting for your whole life, but you just gotta trust your preparation.”

The third-year pivot out of Portland State finished 15-of-18 passing for 178 yards and those two scores — his first in the CFL — to help Montreal improve to a league-best 6-1 on the season.

Saskatchewan starter Shea Patterson was 21-of-33 passing for 222 yards as the Roughriders dropped to 5-2 following a clash of division leaders. Frankie Hickson rushed 16 times for 117 yards and a TD.

With veteran starter Cody Fajardo on the six-game injured …