Ticats QB Powell replaces Mitchell, will start vs. Elks in Week 11
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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made a change at quarterback during their Week 10 clash against the Montreal Alouettes.
After throwing an interception in the first quarter, veteran Bo Levi Mitchell was replaced by 25-year-old Taylor Powell.
"Following Bo Levi Mitchell's interception, Scott Milanovich went to Taylor Powell and told him he was going in. Powell is up and throwing. Mitchell is looking at the tablet on the bench," Matthew Scianitti reported.
Powell looked solid for Hamilton, completing 30 of his 38 pass attempts for 319 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Following the loss, head coach Scott Milanovich confirmed that Powell will get the start next week against the Edmonton Elks. Mitchell did not speak on camera after the game.
Mitchell had thrown for 2,497 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions over eight games entering Saturday's game.
The Ticats are now 2-7 on the season after falling 33-23 to the Als in Montreal on Saturday.