Mark Goudie, CEO of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, said he was disappointed following the Ottawa Redblacks' 16th consecutive defeat [1].
The streak marks a historic low for the franchise and represents the longest losing streak of any CFL team in the modern era [3].
The latest loss occurred on Thursday during a home game against the Montreal Alouettes [3]. Montreal defeated Ottawa with a final score of 46-16 [2]. The result extends a period of significant struggle for the team as it navigates a difficult transition.
Goudie said the organization is disappointed in the current results. He urged the fan base to remain supportive of the team while it continues through a rebuilding phase [1, 3].
The Redblacks have struggled to find consistency on both sides of the ball throughout this stretch. The loss to the Alouettes highlights the gap between the rebuilding Ottawa squad and the top tier of the league — a gap the OSEG leadership is working to close.
While the 16-game slide [1] is a statistical anomaly for the league, Goudie said there is a need for patience. The organization is focusing on long-term structural changes to ensure the team returns to competitiveness in future seasons.
“The Redblacks now hold the longest losing streak of any CFL team in the modern era.”
The Redblacks' historical losing streak puts immense pressure on the OSEG front office to accelerate the rebuilding process. By publicly acknowledging the disappointment and calling for fan loyalty, Goudie is attempting to manage expectations and prevent a total collapse in ticket sales and community engagement during a period of unprecedented on-field failure.
