HAMILTON, Ontario - Former Utah State star Anthony Calvillo became the second-leading passer in CFL history Thursday night, leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 33-10 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the season opener.

Calvillo moved past Danny McManus (53,255 yards) late in the third quarter with a 22-yard completion to Jason Armstead. On the following play, Calvillo hit Kerry Watkins with a 32-yard touchdown pass to make it 23-3.

The recently retired Damon Allen is the leader with 72,381 yards.

Calvillo, in his 15th CFL season and 11th with Montreal, was 25-of-37 for 293 yards. Watkins had six catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns.

Calvillo helped Marc Trestman win in his CFL head coaching debut. Trestman was hired in the off-season to replace Jim Popp, who returned to his full-time duties as the Alouettes’ GM. Under Popp last year, the Als posted an 8-10-0 record, their first losing mark since returning to the CFL in 1996.