Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam watches the play against the Toronto Argonauts during first-half CFL action in Edmonton on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
By The Canadian Press

Elks’ Kilam, Alouettes’ Maas, Lions’ Pierce named CFL Coach of the Year finalists

Oct 30, 2026 | 10:25 AM

TORONTO — Edmonton’s Mark Kilam, Montreal’s Jason Maas and B.C.’s Buck Pierce are finalists for the CFL’s Coach of the Year, the league announced Friday.

Kilam guided the Elks to a 13-5 record and first place in the West after finishing last in the division standings last season, his first at the helm.

Maas is a finalist for the third consecutive season, having won the award in 2024. He led Montreal to first place in the East Division with a league-best 14-4 record, including 9-0 at home.

Pierce helped the Lions secure second place in the West, posting a 10-8 record in his second season in charge.

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The Football Reporters of Canada voted to determine the finalists.

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The winner will be announced during the CFL Combine in Calgary, March 11 to 13. Corey Mace of the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the award last year.

The CFL playoffs begin Saturday as the Toronto Argonauts host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the East semifinal, before the Saskatchewan Roughriders visit B.C. in the West semifinal.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026.

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