Henry Burris threw two early touchdowns as the Ottawa Redblacks clung to a 13-10 lead after the first quarter of the 103rd Grey Cup.

Burris put together a seven-play, 73-yard drive opening drive, capped when fullback Patrick Lavoie caught the ball three yards out and scampered in for an early 7-0 lead.

Eskimos' kick returner Kendial Lawrence lost the handle on the ensuing kick off, leaving Ottawa with great field position. Burris put together a four-play, 40-yard drive capped off by a seven-yard touchdown reception by receiver Ernest Jackson to put Ottawa up 13-0.

But the momentum shifted in Edmonton's favour. Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly capped off a five-play, 60-yard drive when found Adarius Bowman 23 yards down field in the end zone to cut the lead to 13-10 with under two minutes left in the quarter.