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Matt Dunigan

Matt Dunigan is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback, coach, executive, and broadcaster.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matt Dunigan is an American former professional Canadian football quarterback, coach, executive, and broadcaster. He played 14 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), won two Grey Cups, and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He later became a long-time CFL analyst for TSN.

Early life and college career

Dunigan was born in Lakewood, Ohio, and played college football at Louisiana Tech University. His college success helped launch his professional career in Canada.

CFL playing career

Dunigan spent 14 seasons in the CFL with six teams, including Edmonton, Toronto, and Winnipeg. He became known as one of the league's top quarterbacks and won two Grey Cups.

Records and honours

He retired with major passing totals and held the CFL record for most passing yards in a single game at 713. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and was named among the CFL's modern-era top players by TSN.

Broadcasting career

After his playing and coaching career, Dunigan joined TSN as a CFL broadcaster. He became a well-known analyst on the network's football coverage.

Key facts

  • Matt Dunigan played 14 CFL seasons with six teams, winning two Grey Cups.
  • He set a CFL single-game passing record of 713 yards.
  • He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
  • After retiring, he became a long-time CFL analyst for TSN.
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Canadian context

Dunigan is significant to Canadian sports as one of the CFL’s notable quarterbacks, a Grey Cup champion, and a long-time Canadian football broadcaster familiar to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Dunigan?
Matt Dunigan is a former CFL quarterback, coach, executive, and broadcaster from the United States.
Which teams did Matt Dunigan play for?
He played for Edmonton, B.C., Toronto, Winnipeg, Birmingham, and Hamilton in the CFL.
How many Grey Cups did Matt Dunigan win?
He won two Grey Cups, in 1987 and 1991.
What is Matt Dunigan known for statistically?
He retired with 43,857 passing yards and 306 touchdown passes, and he once threw for 713 yards in a single game.
Was Matt Dunigan inducted into a Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
What did Matt Dunigan do after playing football?
He worked in broadcasting, becoming a CFL analyst for TSN.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Dunigan
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, CFL career overview, Hall of Fame induction, TSN role
  2. Canadian Football Hall of Fame — https://cfhof.ca/members/matt-dunigan/
    Supports: Hall of Fame induction, college background, career statistics, single-game passing record
  3. CFLapedia — https://www.cflapedia.com/Players/d/dunigan_matt.htm
    Supports: Post-retirement broadcasting and coaching notes
  4. ProSpeakers — https://prospeakers.com/speakers/matt-dunigan/
    Supports: Teams played for, Grey Cup wins, career totals, TSN broadcasting career