Tiger-Cats' Masoli to start season opener vs. Argonauts

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Kent Austin announced Sunday that Jeremiah Masoli will get the start at quarterback in Week 1.

Masoli assumes the starting role with Zack Collaros out with a knee injury. Collaros tore his ACL in September, and Wednesday will mark eight months since he had surgery. The club is dedicated to the nine-month recovery timeline, according to Matthew Scianitti of TSN.

Masoli went 15-of-24 for 179 yards and a touchdown in two preseason games against Ottawa and Toronto.

Hamilton travels to Toronto to face the Argonauts on Thursday.