The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced that Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas, Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam, and B.C. Lions head coach Buck Pierce are the finalists for the 2026 CFL Coach of the Year.
Jason Maas | Head Coach | Montreal Alouettes
Jason Maas is a finalist for the third consecutive year after leading the Alouettes to a 14-4 record. Montreal’s offense averaged 32.5 points per game, 420.9 yards per game, 320.6 passing yards per game, 110.8 rushing yards per game, 65 touchdowns, and allowed 19 sacks.
Mark Kilam | Head Coach | Edmonton Elks
Mark Kilam is in his second season as the coach of the Edmonton Elks. In 2026, the Elks won the Western Division for the first time since 2015 with a 13-5 record. Edmonton’s offense averaged 28.9 points per game, 396.3 yards per game, 285.9 passing yards per game, 127.6 rushing yards per game, 51 touchdowns, and allowed 34 sacks.
Buck Pierce | Head Coach | B.C. Lions
In his second season, Buck Pierce led the Lions to a 10-8 record in 2026. B.C.’s offense averaged 28.3 points per game, 416.7 yards per game, 314.9 passing yards per game, 118.7 rushing yards per game, 54 touchdowns, and allowed 37 sacks. On defense, the Lions allowed an average of 26.9 points per game, 355.2 yards per game, 294.3 passing yards per game, and 71.3 rushing yards per game.
