In a decisive Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Hamilton CFL Hamilton topped the Compton Curly Fries with a final score of 31-12. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, Hamilton's balanced attack proved too much for the visiting Curly Fries. Baker Mayfield led the offensive charge for Compton, throwing for 177 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Hamilton offense. Kyren Williams was the standout for Hamilton, racking up 98 rushing yards, while the receiving corps was bolstered by solid contributions from both teams. Alec Pierce made an impact for the Curly Fries with 72 receiving yards, but the Hamilton defense kept pressure on throughout the game. On the defensive side, the Compton Curly Fries struggled to contain Hamilton’s explosive plays, and the turning point came when Hamilton scored consecutive touchdowns to pull ahead in the third quarter. While Carrington Valentine made three total tackles and Odafe Oweh recorded a sack, it was the overall defensive effort from Hamilton that stifled any comeback hopes for the Curly Fries. Nehemiah Pritchett’s interception was a bright spot for Compton, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum.